SA vs WI, 2nd Test Preview

South Africa will take on West Indies at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. After complaining about a slight groin injury during the First Test in Centurion, South Africa will be without Anrich Nortje – one of their leading bowlers across all formats. Gerald Coetzee and Tony de Zorzi both made their Test debuts in the First Test and will keep their places for this game. Hopes were high for the visitors ahead of the First Test and they fought hard at times. Ultimately, they lost the game after giving up a first innings deficit of 130 runs but there were positives for the team to take into this clash at the Wanderers Stadium.

SA vs WI, 2nd Test Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 2nd Test

Venue: Wanderers Stadium – Johannesburg

Date & Time: 08th March 2023 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

SA vs WI, 2nd Test Pitch Report

This venue is famed for the pace through the air and bounce off the wicket. We expect a par first innings score of 350 in this Test. 

Injury News

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

SA vs WI, 2nd Test Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Keegan Petersen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel

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

Top Picks – South Africa

• Kagiso Rabada – Rabada is an experienced bowler for South Africa and will lead their pace attack. He has picked up 268 wickets in 58 matches.
• Aiden Markram- He went on to hit 115 before making 47 in the second innings and the openers will be crucial to South Africa’s chances again in this match.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Alzarri Joseph – Joseph has been a good addition to the West Indies team due to his regular contributions to the team’s success. He has picked up 72 wickets and has scored 503 runs from 26 matches.
• Kraigg Brathwaite – Brathwaite has been leading the side from the front with his performances. He has amassed 5303 runs from 83 matches and has scalped 29 wickets too.

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

Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite, Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada(C), Alzarri Joseph(VC), Gerald Coetzee

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

Joshua Da Silva, Kyle Mayers, Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram(C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jermaine Blackwood(VC), Kemar Roach, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Alzarri Joseph, Gerald Coetzee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram

Vice-captain – Alzarri Joseph, Jermaine Blackwood

Wicketkeeper – Joshua Da Silva

SA vs WI 2nd Test Probable Winners:

Although South Africa came away from Centurion with an 87-run victory, West Indies had their moments, particularly when they bowled out the hosts for only 116 in the second innings. The absence of Anrich Nortje will make South Africa’s attack weaker but they still have one of the finest bowling units in Test cricket. We are predicting a close contest but expect South Africa to have enough quality across their side to get another win. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.