SA vs WI, 2nd ODI Preview

After the first game of the series was washed out without a ball bowled on Thursday, South Africa and West Indies will try again at the same venue on Saturday. A win for either team will mean they can not lose the series with one more match to play. South Africa have some exciting white ball players to pick from but it could be a tough assignment taking on a strong West Indies team in this ODI. West Indies are under a new captain and have players who are naturally attacking. If their bowlers can find the right areas then they could be very competitive in this match.

SA vs WI, 2nd ODI Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 2nd ODI

Venue: Buffalo Park – East London

Date & Time: 18th March 2023 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

SA vs WI, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

After the wet weather on Thursday and the humidity levels, we expect plenty of moisture in the pitch. Any score over 300 will be a good effort from the batters.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SA vs WI, 2nd ODI Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (c), Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Quinton de Kock – The left-handed keeper-batter has enjoyed a break over the last five weeks since the end of the SA20. He will be refreshed and ready to take the attack to West Indies in this match.
• Lungi Ngidi – The right-arm pace bowler took 4-62 in his last ODI appearance against England in Kimberley at the start of February and will lead the pace bowling attack in this game.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – New captain has a brilliant ODI record. Since making his debut in this format in 2016, he has hit over 4300 runs from 99 innings.
• Akeal Hosein – The left-arm spinner has had a busy start to the year with appearances in the BBL, ILT20 and the PSL already. He will get turn from this pitch.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Shai Hope, Rassie van der Dussen(C), Rovman Powell, Temba Bavuma, Jason Holder(VC), Wayne Parnell, Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Lungi Ngidi, Tabrez Shamsi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Nicholas Pooran, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Mayers(VC), Reeza Hendricks, Jason Holder, Wayne Parnell, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Lungi Ngidi, Tabrez Shamsi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SA vs WI 2nd ODI Probable Winners:

After the disappointment for players and supporters alike on Thursday, the forecast is far more encouraging for this game and we expect to see an entertaining contest. Hendricks is a powerful clean hitter at the top of the order for South Africa. Both teams are naturally aggressive with the bat but the conditions are likely to favour the bowlers. We expect South Africa’s pace attack to have the edge. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.