SA vs WI, 3rd T20I Preview

After experiencing undoubtedly the greatest T20I match in history, South Africa and West Indies will square off for the third time in a row on Tuesday at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg to decide the outcome of their respective series. After a combined total of 517 was scored in less than 40 overs in the second T20I, the stage is set for an epic contest between these two nations. South Africa scored 259 runs in 20 overs at the Centurian, the highest-ever chase in T20 international history. Breaking their three-game losing streak in the format, the Proteas not only kept the series alive, but did so in style, led by their marquee southpaw Quinton de Kock.

SA vs WI, 3rd T20I Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 3rd T20I

Venue: Wanderers Stadium – Johannesburg

Date & Time: 28th March 2023 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

SA vs WI, 3rd T20I Pitch Report

The pitch helps the batsmen to ooze into their groove with fast bowlers not getting enough bounce and swing out of it. However, spinners can get an unexpected turn in the middle overs.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SA vs WI, 3rd T20I Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Wayne Parnell, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Akeal Hosein, Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles (Wk), Raymon Reifer, Rovman Powell (C), Jason Holder, Sheldon Cottrell, Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Quinton de Kock: Redeeming himself by scoring a solid century in the 2nd T20I, De Kock will be expected to counter-attack the WI bowling lineup in the upcoming game as well.
• Kagiso Rabada: Having conceded the least runs in the entire 2nd T20I, Rabada will be looking to register wickets against his name in the decider.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Johnson Charles: Despite scoring 118 runs at a strike rate of 256, Charles saw his team not winning the contest.
• Rovman Powell- He took all that charge in the middle overs to thrash African bowlers. Rovman Powell played a blistering knock of not out 43 runs from 18 balls at a strike rate of 238.88.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Johnson Charles(VC), Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Aiden Markram, Wayne Parnell, Sheldon Cottrell, Odean Smith

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Rovman Powell(VC), Romario Shepherd, Aiden Markram(C), Kyle Mayers, Wayne Parnell, Odean Smith

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SA vs WI 3rd T20I Probable Winners:

Looking at both squads, the West Indies batting unit looks more dangerous than South Africa’s. There is no doubt in stating that the 3rd T20I does have the ingredients and potential to go down the wire. With both teams having their marquee batsman in fine form, their respective spinners might be the x-factor in deciding the outcome of this game. Citing this, we predict South Africa to beat West Indies to clinch the series 2-1 in Johannesburg. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.