The opening match of the "Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2024 " will be played between West Indies and South Africa (WI vs SA). The match will be played at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on 7th August 2024 at 07:30 PM IST.
WI vs SA (West Indies vs South Africa), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: West Indies vs South Africa, 1st Test
Date: 7th August 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
WI vs SA, Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 291 runs. The pitch at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad is a balanced 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 Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Temperature is expected to be around 27.9 °C with 79% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.04 m/s are expected. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
WI vs SA, Head to Head
In the 32 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for West Indies.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bedingham | 3 | 205 | 41 | 0 | - | 74, 21, 17, 65, 28 | - |
| Kyle Verreynne | 4 | 268 | 53.6 | 0 | - | 65, 14, 40, 135, 14 | - |
| Mikyle Louis | 3 | 148 | 29.6 | 0 | - | 26, 57, 21, 17, 27 | - |
- David Guy Bedingham
David Bedingham is a Batter and has an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 205 runs at an average of 41 per match.
- Kyle Verreynne
Kyle Verreynne is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Kyle Verreynne is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 268 runs at an average of 53.6 per match.
- Mikyle Louis
Mikyle Louis is a Batter and has an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Mikyle Louis has scored 26, 57, 21, 17, 27 runs at an average of 29.6 per match.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 7 | 16.9 | 0, 5, 0, 2, 0 | 3, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Dane Piedt | 2 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 29.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 28 | 3, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shamar Joseph | 2 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 38.7 | 16, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 2 matches Kagiso Rabada has taken 7 wickets at an average of 16.9. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Dane Leeroy Piedt
Dane Piedt is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Dane Piedt bowls off break and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 29.8.
- Shamar Joseph
Shamar Joseph is a Bowler and has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches Shamar Joseph has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 38.7.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 0 | - | 59, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kavem Hodge | 2 | 188 | 47 | 2 | 22 | 13, 55, 0, 120, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Jason Omar Holder
Jason Holder is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 2 matches Jason Holder has scored 71 runs at an average of 35.5 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches Jason Holder played here and has taken 10 wickets.
- Kavem Ajoel Rakem Hodge
Kavem Hodge is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Kavem Hodge has scored 188 runs averaging 47 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 22 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches Kavem Hodge played here and has taken 1 wickets.
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WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bedingham | 3 | 205 | 41 | 0 | - | 74, 21, 17, 65, 28 | - |
| Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 7 | 16.9 | 0, 5, 0, 2, 0 | 3, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Dane Piedt | 2 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 29.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 28 | 3, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Kyle Verreynne | 4 | 268 | 53.6 | 0 | - | 65, 14, 40, 135, 14 | - |
| Mikyle Louis | 3 | 148 | 29.6 | 0 | - | 26, 57, 21, 17, 27 | - |
- David Guy Bedingham
David Bedingham is a Batter and has an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 74, 21, 17, 65, 28 runs averaging 41 per match.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Kagiso Rabada has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 16.9. Kagiso Rabada has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Dane Leeroy Piedt
Dane Piedt is a Bowler and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off break and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 3, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 29.8.
- Kyle Verreynne
Kyle Verreynne is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Kyle Verreynne has an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 268 runs at an average of 53.6 per match.
- Mikyle Louis
Mikyle Louis is a Batter and has an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Mikyle Louis is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 26, 57, 21, 17, 27 runs averaging 29.6 per match.
WI vs SA Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Temba Bavuma, Dane Piedt, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, David Bedingham, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Breetzke, Migael Pretorius, Nandre Burger and Tristan Stubbs
West Indies (WI) Squad: Kemar Roach, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jason Holder, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Jomel Warrican, Bryan Charles, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Tevin Imlach, Alick Athanaze, Mikyle Louis, Joshua Da Silva, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph
WI vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kyle Verreynne and Joshua Da Silva
Batters: David Bedingham, Aiden Markram, Mikyle Louis and Kraigg Brathwaite
All-Rounders: Jason Holder and Justin Greaves
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Shamar Joseph and Kemar Roach
Captain: Joshua Da Silva
Vice-Captain: Kemar Roach
WI vs SA (West Indies vs South Africa), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, West Indies have won 1 games and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2023 where Jason Holder scored the highest fantasy points for West Indies with 216 match fantasy points while Temba Bavuma topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 261 match fantasy points.