SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Preview, Prediction, Live Score, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
South Africa won the game by 6-wickets [AP Photos]
After a run-feast in Centurion, the caravan shifts towards Johannesburg as South Africa and West Indies collide in the series decider on Tuesday.
We witnessed tons of runs, two monumental centuries and some poor bowling in the second T20I, and both the teams will be gunning to improve that aspect in the third game.
Team Preview
South Africa
South Africa etched their name in history books when they chased down a mammoth 259 in the second T20I match. It was the highest successful run-chase in T20I history and the team will be oozing with confidence after that performance.
Quinton de Kock slammed his maiden T20I century, and was the chief destroyer up-front for the Proteas. It was due to his innings that the home side managed to clinch a 6-wicket win.
However, there is still a bit of chinks in their armour. The bowling looked toothless and Johnson Charles took full advantage of it. Sisanda Magala went for 67 runs in four overs and the bowling needs a bit of improving if South Africa are to clinch the T20I series.
West Indies
How disappointing was it for the Windies? They scored 258 and yet lost the game convincingly. The batters stood up and performed exceedingly well, led by the centurion Johnson Charles. He blasted a 39-ball ton and it doesn't happen everyday that you score a T20I ton and yet the team loses the game.
But such was the day for the visitors, that the bowlers led them down completely. Not even a single bowler had their economy below 10 and that was a dismal performance by their lofty standards.
Another run-feast awaits the fans. Who will come out on top?
Match Details
Date and Time: March 28, 9:30 PM IST
Venue: The Wanderers, Johannesburg
Live Streaming: Star Sports and FanCode
Pitch Report
Going by the tradition in this series, expect a high-scoring game on Tuesday. The average first innings score on this track is 168. Interestingly, the chasing team has won 54 percent of the matches at Wanderers, so expect the toss winning team to bowl first. A flat track is on the cards.
Probable XI
SA: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Wayne Parnell, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
WI: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Jason Holder, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Keepers: Quinton de Kock, Johnson Charles
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Alzarri Joseph
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice captain: Kyle Mayers
Prediction
With the series on the line, expect the Proteas team to bring their best foot forward. The bounce and pace of Wanderers will suit their style of play. So they should clinch the series 2-1.
 "Anurag Dasgupta")
