South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I – SA vs WI Cricket Match Preview, Prediction, Head To Head, Where To Watch, Probable 11 And Fantasy 11 Tips

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South Africa are set to take on West Indies in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series on March 25th (Saturday) in Centurion. 

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SA vs WI 1st T20I: Match Preview:

In the recently concluded 3-match ODI series, South Africa and West Indies had to settle for a draw with 1 win each while one match was called off due to rain. In the 3rd ODI, hosts South Africa chased down a target of 261 runs in just 29.3 and are carrying the momentum into this series. Moreover, South Africa have won 4 out of the last 5 T20Is played against West Indies. This will also be the first series for the Proteas with Aiden Markram as the full-time captain of a full-strength squad. 

Even though West Indies thumped South Africa in the 2nd ODI to take a 1-0 lead, they were far behind in the 3rd ODI. To add to it, West Indies have struggled to maintain their consistency and are set to play their first T20I match since their exit from the World Cup. While there are no significant changes in the team, Rovman Powell will be leading the side.

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SA vs WI 1st T20I: Match Details

• Date – Saturday, March 25, 2023
• Time – 05:30 PM IST
• Venue – SuperSport Park, Centurion

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Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? SA vs WI 1st T20I 

South Africa will start as favourites to win this game against West Indies. 

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SA vs WI Head-to-Head:

• Total – 16
• South Africa – 10
• West Indies – 06

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SA vs WI 1st T20I: Where to Watch?

The 3-match series between South Africa and West Indies will be broadcast live on India's Star Sports network. Viewers can also watch the match digitally on the OTT platform Fancode. 

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SA vs WI 1st T20I Team News:

• South Africa – Pacer Anrich Nortje has been declared fit to play in the 1st T20I. 
• West Indies – Obed McCoy is recovering from an injury and is expected to miss the 1st T20I. 

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SA vs WI 1st T20I Probable Playing 11:

• South Africa – Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Quninton de Kock (w), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi
• West Indies – Rovman Powell(c), Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Nicholas Pooran (w), Johnson Charles, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Yannic Cariah, Sheldon Cottrell

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Today Match SA vs WI 1st T20I Fantasy 11:

• Wicket-keepers – Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran
• Batters – Brandon King, Rilee Rossouw
• All-rounders – Aiden Markram (c), Marco Jansen, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder
• Bowlers –  Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Alzarri Joseph

VC options – Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock