The Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 will see the defending champions, West Indies taking on South Africa on Tuesday, October 26 at the Dubai International Stadium.
West Indies faced an embarrassing defeat against England in their opening match of the tournament. They were bowled out for a paltry 56 batting first at the same venue. England chased down the score in 9 overs, with 6 wickets in hand. Despite the loss, the Kieron Pollard-led team will be pleased with Akeal Hosein‘s performance.
The Test boys are training in Antigua. Assistant Coach @qmanbad tries his best to keep up with @KemarAJR & Jahmar Hamilton. 🏃🏾💨😥#MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/hUt013Ovlv
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) October 25, 2021
Similarly, South Africa too lost their opening match of the tournament against Australia in Abu Dhabi. Batting first, they managed only 118 runs, on the back of Aiden Markram’s 40. Their bowlers did put up a decent show, taking the game to the final over, which eventually they lost.
Both South Africa and West Indies will be keen to put the defeat behind themselves and make a fresh start in the upcoming game. With both sides fighting to get off the mark in the tournament, we are in for a cracker of a match.
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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 25, 2021
Match Details
South Africa vs West Indies, Match 18, Super 12 Group 1
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: October 26 at 3:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium is likely to favor the seamers. The batters need to give themselves some time at the crease, before shifting the gears. The team that wins the toss will look to chase. 170-180 should be a good score.
South Africa vs West Indies – Predicted Playing XI
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton De Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies: Kieron Pollard (C), Lendl Simmons, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Roston Chase, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Ravi Rampaul
South Africa vs West Indies – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Quinton De Kock, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis (VC), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, Kagiso Rabada (C), Akeal Hossein, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
Fantasy Team 2: Quinton De Kock (VC), Nicholas Pooran, Evin Lewis, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Andre Russell (C), Dwayne Bravo, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ravi Rampaul, Obed McCoy
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