SA vs WI 1st T20I Match Prediction- Who Will Win the 1st T20I Between South Africa and West Indies?

Sanjay Sanapoori | March 24, 2023 | 5:11 pm

West Indies showed some spark in the ODI series until Henrich Klaasan ripped them apart in the third ODI. The T20 format too has been a concern for them, with West Indies failing to qualify for the main draft of the World Cup last year as well. South Africa too have not done too well in T20s with consistency being a concern. They have a new captain now in Aiden Markram as South Africa ring in the changes.

SA vs WI Match Details

Date: March 25th, 2023

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Centurion

SA vs WI Weather Report

The weather remains a concern with rain still on the forecast.

SA vs WI Pitch Report

A flat track full of runs is expected.

SA vs WI Head to Head

Played- 16 | South Africa – 10 | West Indies- 6 | No Result- 2 | Tie- 1

SA vs WI Predicted Playing XI

South Africa Playing XI

Quinton De Kock, Rilee Roussow, Aiden Markram, Henrich Klaasan, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Wayne Parnell

West Indies Playing XI

Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Akeal Hossein, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Raymon Reifer

SA vs WI Key Players

Nicholas Pooran

Pooran’s form has been a concern and now he comes in as a player after stepping down from captaincy. He is a part of a West Indies line-up which is full of firepower as they bat super deep, allowing Pooran to play the way he is known to play, with a lot more freedom around him.

Sisanda Magala

After some fitness struggles Sisanda Magala has made himself heard. He now looks a lot tougher to leave out as he consistently picks up wickets, and looks very promising, which has also allowed him to earn a central contract.

SA vs WI Match Tips

West Indies have the depth but South Africa look a lot more skilled. They have a new captain as well and it will be interesting to see what he has to offer.