SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for 1st ODI South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Team for Today’s Match

South Africa and West Indies will now compete in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series, following the conclusion of the Test series. The Proteas will be high on confidence after their dominant performance in the Test series, winning both matches convincingly. Their batsmen have been in good form, with Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, and Quinton de Kock all scoring runs consistently. Their bowling attack has also been impressive, with Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje leading the way with their pace and swing.

On the other hand, West Indies will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing Test series. They will be boosted by the return of some of their star players. With the likes of Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope in good form with the bat, they will be hoping to put up a strong fight against South Africa. The first ODI is scheduled to take place on March 16 at the Buffalo Park in East London.

SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction for Today Match

South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI

16 Mar, 04:30 PM IST

Where to Watch SA vs WI 1st ODI?

You can watch the first SA vs WI match Live only on Star Sports Network and the Hotstar app.

Buffalo Park Pitch Report

Buffalo Park is known for its lively pitches that offer assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch is generally true and hard, with a good bounce that encourages stroke-play and exciting cricket. In ODIs, the pitch tends to favor the team batting first, as the surface can become slightly slower and lower as the match progresses. The average first innings score at the venue in ODI matches is around 240-250 runs. However, the bowlers can also extract some assistance from the surface if they bowl in the right areas and generate some swing and seam.

Team Form Guide:

SA (recent last): L L W W L
WI (recent last): L L W L L

SA playing 11

1. Temba Bavuma
2. Quinton de Kock
3. Reeza Hendricks
4. Rassie van der Dussen
5. Tony de Zorzi
6. Tristan Stubbs
7. Andile Phehlukwayo
8. Gerald Coetzee
9. Lungi Ngidi
10. Bjorn Fortuin
11. Sisanda Magala

• Its a new look South African team with a host of stars rested for the first two ODIs.
• In the absence of experienced campaigners Markram, Miller, and Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs will come into the side.
• Rabada and Nortje are rested for the entire ODI leg. Marco Jansen and Wayne Parnell also are rested for the first two games.
• Ngidi and Magala will lead the pace attack with Bjorn Fortuin providing his orthodox spin.

Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for the match from South Africa:

Rassie van der Dussen Stats in ODIs

van der Dussen has been in sensational form with the bat and is a good C/VC choice as per our SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction.

Lungi Ngidi Stats in ODis

You can count on Ngidi to pick up wickets and he has a good record at home.

Bowling:

WI playing 11

1. Shai Hope
2. Kyle Mayers
3. Brandon King
4. Nicholas Pooran
5. Sharmarh Brooks
6. Keacy Carty
7. Jason Holder
8. Akeal Hosein
9. Yannic Cariah
10. Alzarri Joseph
11. Shannon Gabriel

• There are some new names in the squad but the core of the playing 11 remains familiar.
• There might be no room for the likes of Roston Chase and Rovman Powell.
• It is a lengthy batting order as the likes of Yannic Cariah and Akeal Hosein can also chip in with the bat.
• Alzarri Joseph and Shannon Gabriel will lead the pace attack.

Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for the match from West Indies:

Shai Hope Stats in ODIs

Shai Hope has been West Indies’ most consistent batter over the years.

Alzarri Joseph Stats in ODIs

Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the fast bowlers in tests. He has a wicket taking knack and could thrive further in the 50-over format.

who will win South Africa vs West Indies Today match

• Total number of ODI matches played between South Africa and West Indies: 62
• South Africa have won 44 matches, while West Indies have won 15 matches. Three matches have ended in no result.
• West Indies have won just five times in away games at South Africa.

Despite resting some key stars, we expect South Africa to win this game as per our today match prediction.

SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction

Wicket- keeper: Shai Hope, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen: Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: Andile Phehlukwayo, Jason Holder
Bowlers:  Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Lungi Ngidi, Sisanda Magala

SA vs WI Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain?

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Rassie van der Dussen, Lungi Ngidi
For Grand League: Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holder