Cricket Prediction | West Indies vs South Africa | 1st T20I | May 24 – Let’s see who will win the 1st T20I. 

WI vs RSA Match Analysis

In this article, we will analysis the Cricket Prediction for the West Indies vs South Africa of the 1st T20I on May 24. Let’s see who will win the 1st T20I. The first Twenty20 match between the West Indies and South Africa will take place at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica on May 23, 2024, starting at 12:30 AM (May 24) IST. West Indies are the co-hosts of the massive ICC event, the T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to begin on June 5th, will be partially prepared for by this series.

Instead of Rovman Powell, top-order batsman Brandon King has been named the West Indies captain. Meanwhile, South Africa’s visiting team will be captained by hitter Rassie van der Dussen, because Aiden Markram is busy leading his IPL team through the playoffs. To recover before the World Cup, many well-known players have been rested from both teams.

WI vs RSA Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

Just before the World Cup, this series is crucial for the team. King intends to capitalize on the home-court advantage and establish a lead early in the series.

Kyle Mayers and Johnson Charles will want to compete at the highest level and challenge the South African bowlers. As this has been one of their shortcomings in previous games, Roston Chase, Alick Athanaze, and Brandon King in the middle order need to form partnerships. They expect runs from Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, and Fabian Allen, and they have depth in the lineup.

This game will be a huge test for the bowling attack, which needs early wickets from Matthew Forde and Jason Holder. In the middle overs, Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein need to control the scoring. Fabian Allen, Romario Shepherd, and Roston Chase give this attack more nuance.

West Indies Squads

West Indies Squads

Brandon King (c), Alick Athanaze, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie

South Africa

The South African captain will aim to grab the lead 1-0 by getting the most out of his team.  

Key players Reeza Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke are expected to perform well at the top, and the team looks forward to it. At No. 3, Quinton de Kock plays a crucial role in guiding the innings alongside Patrick Kruger and Rassie van der Dussen. In the lower middle order, Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo will try to contribute fast runs.

Because of the excellent bowling, the team will be counting on Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi to take early wickets and put the West Indies top order on the defensive. In the middle overs, Tabraiz Shamsi and Gerald Coetzee will try to bowl tight spells.

South Africa Squads

South Africa Squads

Rassie van der Dussen (c), Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Matthew Breetzke, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Tabraiz Shamsi 

WI vs RSA outfield report

Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

As we’ve seen with most results, chasing scores has been harder in the past few years. At the toss, both captains will choose to bowl first with this in mind.

The weather forecast for Jamaica is not promising; it may rain for a while. 

Batsmen have had difficulty hitting the ball because of the pitch, which favours the bowlers. They need to be alert and focus their eyes before hitting the ball.

WI vs RSA Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, RSA won three and WI won one.

West Indies vs South Africa Prediction

Winning the toss

• West Indies

Player of the Match

• West Indies – Johnson Charles

Most runs

• West Indies – Johnson Charles
• South Africa – Reeza Hendricks

Most wickets

• West Indies – Gudakesh Motie
• South Africa – Tabraiz Shamsi

Most sixes

• West Indies – Johnson Charles
• South Africa – Reeza Hendricks

Team Scores Batting First

• West Indies – 180+
• South Africa – 170+

According to cricket analysts, West Indies has a 51% chance of winning.

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