West Indies will be all set to lock horns against South Africa in this crucial test encounter. Welcome to SA vs WI Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
South Africa were able to add an important win in the opening game of the series with a solid show of control over their performance that should keep them motivated for this contest.
West Indies on the other hand have managed to avoid defeat in their recent set of games but fell short in the last match which could lead to a more confident understanding of this outfield.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
South Africa should win this match by a close margin.
Match Odds
SA- 1.28 DRAW- 11.50 WI- 7.40
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch conditions can help pace bowlers. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a hazy sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
South Africa
H.Klaasen (wk), A.Markram, D.Elgar, T.Bavuma, T.de Zorzi, K.Petersen, M.Jansen, S.Muthusamy, A.Nortje, K.Rabada, G.Coetzee
West Indies
J.Da Silva (wk), K.Brathwaite, T.Chanderpaul, J.Blackwood, R.Reifer, K.Mayers, J.Holder, R.Chase, A.Joseph, K.Roach, S.Gabriel
Match Details
South Africa vs West Indies – Test
Match: South Africa vs West Indies – (2nd Test)
Date and Time: 8th March – 01:30 PM IST
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Telecast: Fan Code
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Wicket-Keeper
Heinrich Klaasen (7.0 Cr) was able to provide his contributions in the middle order with decent runs in both the innings that helped him reach 25 runs in the first test but covered all of his contributions as the wicket keeper.
Joshua Da Silva (8.0 Cr) was lacking with his batting efforts in the first innings but was quick to restore his form in the second innings helping him reach a total of 21 runs along with his fantastic work from behind the stumps.
Batsman
Dean Elgar (9.0 Cr) was able to achieve the total of 72 runs in the first test with a fantastic performance in the top order that needs to find a consistent form to stay in contention for the upcoming matches.
Aiden Markram (8.0 Cr) is looking in the best form of his life as he was able to keep his team on track with a mammoth 162 runs in the last match which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Jermaine Blackwood (7.0 Cr) holds fantastic composure and skill in the top order which helped him score 116 runs in the first test that can keep him motivated to push for a better start in this fixture.
All-rounders
Marco Jansen (8.0 Cr) has scored 29 runs along with 3 wickets in his last test match which can allow him to showcase a decent form moving forward in the recent games.
Bowlers
Anrich Nortje (9.0 Cr) was able to bring out a strong form to bounce back that earned him 6 wickets in the first match with greater potential to continue with an improved form.
Kagiso Rabada (9.0 Cr) was looking unstoppable at a point in time in the second innings as he ended up fetching 2 wickets in the first innings followed by another 6 which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Gerald Coetzee (5.5 Cr) has proven to be a strong bowler in all formats of the game which helped him maintain a confident form that earned him 37 runs along with 3 wickets.
Alzarri Joseph (8.0 Cr) was also able to add up 7 wickets in the first match with a brilliant show of skills and talent that keep him focused on giving his all in this match.
Kemar Roach (8.0 Cr) holds brilliant potential with his wicket-taking skills that helped him with 6 wickets with the potential for more that can keep him pumped for this fixture.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
A.Markram will be our captain because of his current batting form that can continue in this match.
K.Rabada will be our vice-captain because of his consistent bowling performances.
DREAM 11 LINEUP
Klaasen, Da Silva, Elgar, Markram (C), Blackwood, Jansen, Rabada (VC), Nortje, Coetzee, Roach, Joseph
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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