SA vs WI, 3rd T20I | Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams, Player Stats, Probable XIs and Pitch Report
SA vs WI, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips: West Indies tour of South Africa, 3rd T20I (Source: Twitter/@windiescricket)
The series' third and final T20 international will see home side South Africa lock horns with West Indies. The encounter is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg at 9.30 PM IST. However, before the series decider begins, let us look at some of the important stats, the prime player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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A total of 517 runs were scored in the last game between the two sides as records tumbled at Centurion. Batting first, the visitors posted a mammoth total of 258/5 on the board courtesy of a breathtaking inning from Johnson Charles, who turned into a beast. He smashed 118 off just 46 with ten fours and 11 sixes to take his side to a humongous total. In reply, Quinton de Kock did a Charles as he slammed 100 off 44 with nine fours and eight sixes that helped the Proteas register the highest-ever successful run-chase in all T20 cricket. So, come to the decider; both teams will be looking to end this entertaining series on a high with a victory.
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report- The Wanderers, Johannesburg
The Wanderers strip has always been excellent for batting, as we can expect another high-scoring encounter at the venue for the series finale. Regarding results, 17 out of the 31 chasing sides have won the contest.
Numbers at the ground (Overall T20I Cricket)
Total Matches: 31
Matches won batting first: 14
Matches won batting second: 17
Average score batting first: 172
Average score batting second: 147
Average runs per over: 8.59
Average runs per wicket: 25.32
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Head-to-Head
South Africa and West Indies have clashed against each other 18 times in T20 internationals, with the Proteas winning on 11 occasions and the Caribbean side on seven.
Head-to-Head (Overall)
Total Matches: 18
South Africa won: 11
West Indies won: 7
Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches)
South Africa won: 6
West Indies won: 4
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XIs
South Africa Team News
Sisanda Magala, who leaked 67 runs for no wickets in his four-over spell in the last game, might be dropped for the final clash.
South Africa Probable Playing XI
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Wayne Parnell, Sisanda Magala/Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabraiz Shamsi.
West Indies Team News
Left-arm pacer Sheldon Cottrell bowled only one over and went for 29 runs in the second T20I. He might be replaced by other pacers in the squad for the decider.
West Indies Probable Playing XI
Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Raymon Reifer/Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, and Sheldon Cottrell/Obed McCoy.
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Top five picks
- Quinton de Kock (SA): Wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock smashed his maiden T20I century in the last game as he laid the platform for a big run-chase for his side. He hammered 100 off just 44 with nine fours and eight maximums as he looks to repeat his heroics in the decider.
- Reeza Hendricks (SA): de Kock's opening partner Reeza Hendricks also looked in solid touch as he smashed 68 off 28 with 11 fours and two maximums. He shared a 152-run opening stand with de Kock that set the tone for the run-chase. The right-handed batter could come good yet again in the final T20I.
- Aiden Markram (SA): Newly appointed captain Aiden Markram also joined the party, scoring an unbeaten 38 off 21 with four fours and a maximum in the last match. The right-handed batter is vital to the middle order and looks worthy for the series decider.
- Rovman Powell (WI): The West Indies skipper has played two quickfire knocks in the series. He slammed 43* off 18 in the first and 28 off 19 in the second game as the destructive middle-order batter will look to do the same in the final to seal the series for his side.
- Johnson Charles (WI): Batting at no.3, right-handed player Johnson Charles went berserk in the last match. He smacked the fastest T20I century for West Indies in just 39 deliveries as he ended his knock by scoring 118 off 46 with ten fours and 11 sixes. Charles is a worthy choice considering his explosive form.
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Must picks for the match
South Africa
- Quinton de Kock - 100 runs in 2 innings
- Reeza Hendricks - 89 runs in 2 innings
- Aiden Markram - 52 runs in 2 innings
West Indies
- Rovman Powell - 71 runs in 2 innings and 1 wicket in 1 innings
- Johnson Charles - 146 runs in 2 innings
- Brandon King - 24 runs in 2 innings
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Risky Picks
South Africa: Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala
West Indies: Odean Smith, Raymon Reifer
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices
- Quinton de Kock (SA)
- Aiden Markram (SA)
- Rovman Powell (WI)
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Team for Head-to-Head Contests
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SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Team for Head-to-Head Contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Johnson Charles
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Wayne Parnell, Akeal Hosein
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captain: Rovman Powell
SA: 7 Players, WI: 4 Players
SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Team for Winner Takes All Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Brandon King, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Wayne Parnell, Odean Smith
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran
SA: 5 Players, SA: 6 Players
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