World Cup 2019: SA vs WI Dream11 Captain: Why focus on Gayle, du Plessis, de Kock?

Windies’ explosive approach has already paid rich dividends in the ICC World Cup 2019 and now they take on South Africa who has had nothing going in their way so far in this tournament.

But that doesn’t make Proteas an easier challenge for Windies as South Africa is loaded with an arsenal of big players.  Here we take a look at the three key players in this South Africa vs Windies match which are sure to make a big statement on Monday.

#3. Faf du Plessis:

The South Africa skipper may be going through some tough time while leading the team but with the bat, he is a force to recoken with.

He has done well in 2019 and can play spinners as well as pacers with ease.

Batting average against Windies: 40.67

No. of fifties against Windies: 3

Batting average in England: 29.75

No. of fifties in England: 3

Batting average in 2019: 59.11

No. of hundreds in 2019: 1

#2. Quinton de Kock:

South Africa’s most successful batsman in the recent times, Quinton de Kock is a force to reckon with at the top of the order courtesy of his swashbuckling approach.

The left-hander possess some elegant strokes and has the habit of playing big knocks. South Africa’a batting hopes rely on de Kock and a quick start from him can elevate pressure from the middle-order.

Batting average against Windies: 24.60

No. of fifties against Windies: 1

Batting average in England: 66.38

No. of hundreds in England: 2

Batting average in 2019: 51.82

No. of fifties in 2019: 1

#1. Chris Gayle:

The Universal Boss, Chris Gayle is in good touch in recent times and is undoubtedly Windies’ key batsman in this iconic tournament.

Gayle likes pace on the ball and hence he is a danger for South Africa’s pace dominated bowling attack. Watch out for Gayle’s battle against Kagiso Rabada as this is a mouthwatering contest.

Batting average against South Africa: 30.78

No. of hundreds against South Africa : 3

Batting average in England: 51.48

No. of hundreds in England: 4

Batting average in 2019: 82.50

No. of fifties in 2019: 2