T20 World Cup 2024 USA vs SA: Super Eights Match 1 Dream11 Top Captain, Vice-Captain Picks And Player Stats

USA and South Africa will play in the first match of the Super Eights in T20 World Cup 2024 [AP Photos]

The T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s kick off with surprise entrants United States (USA) taking on South Africa (SA). The 41st T20 International of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, West Indies on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at 8:00 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the essential player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

USA vs SA: Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)

USA vs SA - Toss Factor

The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is known for providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Fans can expect a balanced contest between bat and ball on this surface. The team that wins the toss might opt to bowl first and then chase down the target.

Scenario: If United States win the toss

• The team batting second will have a slight advantage on this wicket. So, if the USA get to bowl first, keep Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Corey Anderson, and Jasdeep Singh as key bowlers.
• Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Steven Taylor, and Nitish R Kumar will be the best choices while chasing a target from the batting line-up of United States.

Scenario: If South Africa win the toss

• If South Africa wins the toss, they too would like to field first at this venue. Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Ottniel Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Kagiso Rabada  will be handling the bowling department.
• David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Reeza Hendricks and Tristan Stubbs will be crucial for their batting while chasing.

---

ALSO READ

De Kock vs Netravalkar...; 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For In SA vs USA T20 World Cup Match

---

USA vs SA Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If United States Field First

Saurabh Netravalkar (USA): Saurabh Netravalkar performing well with ball for last two matches, in two games, he has picked-up four wickets with an economy rate of 5.20. He is a reliable choice for this category.

David Miller (SA): David Miller is so far the highest run scorer for South Africa; in four innings, he has scored 101 runs, with one half-century to his name. If South Africa bats first, then Miller will be the key batsman in this match. He is a prime C/VC option for this game.

Scenario: If South Africa Field First

Anrich Nortje (SA): Anrich Nortje picked up nine wickets in their four games with an economy rate of 4.38 so far of T20 World Cup 2024. If South Africa bowl first then he will try to put United States early pressure by picking-up wickets in powerplay and he will be a good pick for the C/VC option for this game.

Aaron Jones (USA): Aaron Jones has been brilliant so far in this tournament, with 141 runs in three matches and a strike rate of 160.23, he will be a great pick for the C/VC option for this game.

USA vs SA High Risk, High Rewards

Andries Gous (USA): Andries Gous has struck out 102 runs in three matches with a strike rate of 132.47 but he was failed to score big in his last match and scored only 2 runs. His aggressive batting, batting position and current form make him a perfect fit for this category.

Tristan Stubbs (SA): Tristan Stubbs is an aggressive batsman who likes to score very quickly. In the last match, he has scored 27 runs on 18 balls, but he still needs to find his rhythm, which makes him a risky but worthy choice.

---

ALSO READ

T20 World Cup 2024 USA vs SA: Super Eights Match 1 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

---

USA vs SA Stay Aways

Jasdeep Singh (USA): Jasdeep Singh failed to make any impact so far for his team in this tournament. In three games, he picked only one wicket and scored two runs. He could be well avoided for this fixture.

Aiden Markram (SA): Skipper and all-rounder, Aiden Markram also struggling with his form, with 31 runs and only one wicket in four matches.