The opening match of the "West Indies in South Africa, 3 ODI Series, 2023 " will be played between South Africa and West Indies (SA vs WI). The match will be played at the Buffalo Park, East London on 16th March 2023 at 04:30 PM IST.
SA vs WI (South Africa vs West Indies), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI
Date: 16th March 2023
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
Match Officials: Umpires: Adrian Holdstock (SA), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Allahudien Paleker (SA), Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
SA vs WI, Buffalo Park, East London Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Buffalo Park, East London is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 227 runs. The pitch at the Buffalo Park, East London is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Buffalo Park, East London
Temperature will hover around 22.64 °C and humidity is expected to be around 87%. Winds at a speed of 8.61 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 62% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SA vs WI, Head to Head
In the 62 matches played between these 2 teams, West Indies do not have a good record against South Africa. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that South Africa will win this match. South Africa Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for West Indies.
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a Batter and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 281 runs averaging 56.2 per match.
- Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen is a Batter and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rassie van der Dussen is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 5, 38, 111, 0, 134 runs at an average of 57.6 per match.
- Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Nicholas Pooran has scored 310 runs averaging 62 per match.
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Sisanda Somila Bruce Magala
Sisanda Magala is a Bowler and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. Sisanda Magala has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 6, 2, 2, 1, 2 wickets.
- Alzarri Shaheim Joseph
Alzarri Joseph is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Alzarri Joseph has taken 1, 1, 3, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Yannic Cariah
Yannic Cariah is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Yannic Cariah has taken 1, 1, 0, 3, 3 wickets at an average of 1.6.
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Jason Omar Holder
Jason Holder is an All Rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 29 runs at an average of 5.8 per match. Jason Holder also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 2, 3, 2, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 2.2 per match.
- Romario Shepherd
Romario Shepherd is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 2, 4 wickets at an average of 1.6.
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SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sisanda Somila Bruce Magala
Sisanda Magala is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sisanda Magala has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. Sisanda Magala has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 13 wickets.
- Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Reeza Hendricks is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 281 runs at an average of 56.2 per match.
- Alzarri Shaheim Joseph
Alzarri Joseph can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Alzarri Joseph is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 1, 3, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen is a Batter and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Rassie van der Dussen has scored 5, 38, 111, 0, 134 runs averaging 57.6 per match.
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Quinton de Kock has scored 31, 37, 6, 5, 48 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.
SA vs WI Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Wayne Parnell, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Sisanda Magala, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Gerald Coetzee and Tristan Stubbs
West Indies (WI) Squad: Jason Holder, Shannon Gabriel, Akeal Hosein, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Odean Smith, Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd
SA vs WI Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock and Shai Hope
Batters: Keacy Carty, Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks
All-Rounder: Jason Holder
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Sisanda Magala and Yannic Cariah
Captain: Sisanda Magala
Vice-Captain: Reeza Hendricks
SA vs WI (South Africa vs West Indies), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 5 games, West Indies have won 1 games and lost 4. In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 9 of the West Indies Tri-Nation Series, 2016 where Chris Morris scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 105 match fantasy points while Darren Bravo topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Indies with 134 match fantasy points.