WI vs RSA Match Prediction & Betting Tips - May 23, 2024
West Indies and South Africa will contest the first T20I of their three-match series. Both teams are in preparation for the T20 World Cup next month. Both sides are missing star players currently involved in the Indian Premier League. This should be an intriguing encounter.
There will be plenty to bet on before and during this match. Our experts are here to inform your decisions. You can trust our insight when considering the competitive markets and interesting markets the best cricket betting sites have to offer.
West Indies vs South Africa head-to-head record
The Proteas have three wins to the Windies' two in their last five T20I meetings. Three of their last four results have been won by the team batting second.
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Use and enjoy these expert cricket betting tips for the first T20I between West Indies and South Africa in Kingston on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
WI vs RSA Team Previews
West Indies
West Indies currently occupy sixth position in the International Cricket Council's rankings for men's T20I teams. They are two positions lower than fourth-placed South Africa. This is sure to be an entertaining fixture between two highly competitive international teams.
The Windies won't have Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Alzarri Joseph and Sherfane Rutherford. They are at the IPL. Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran have been rested for this match and series. Brandon King will captain the team. He must not let the additional responsibility limit his primary role with the bat.
Shamar Joseph, who enjoyed a successful debut in Test cricket earlier this year, is in the Windies' squad. His genuine pace could trouble the opposition batters. Spinner Gudakesh Motie and seamer Kyle Mayers are also threats for the Proteas.
West Indies Playing 11
Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Fabian Allen, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy.
South Africa
South Africa's ambition to win a maiden T20 World Cup remains in play as they first undertake this series in the Caribbean. Like the West Indies, the Proteas don't have first-choice players for this series. Batsmen Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, for example, are currently with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee were late additions to the squad. Nortje and Coetzee will bring firepower to the pace attack and de Kock impetus at the top of the order. All eyes are on Nqaba Peter - the uncapped leg-spinner that has shown plenty of promise.
The Proteas will likely look to experiment with several combinations and personnel tactics. But they can't afford to do this too much - they want to win the match and the series after all. This will be a significant test for limited-overs coach Rob Walter and company.
South Africa Playing 11
Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi.
WI vs RSA Toss Prediction
Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, will host this match.The last three T20Is at this ground have brought two decisions to bat first and one to bowl at the toss.
It's probable the team to win the toss this time will want to field first. Teams generally prefer to chase - not set - targets in T20I cricket nowadays.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The Sabina Park pitch should be relatively fresh and full of runs. The last three T20Is at this venue have produced first-innings totals of 145, 185 and 2015.
A first-innings score of approximately 180-plus could be considered competitive here. Both teams should consider playing two specialist spinners in conditions expected to take turn.
Plenty of rain is predicted in Kingston, Jamaica, this week. It's possible this match will be affected by wet weather. This couuld suit the team batting second and potentially chasing an adjusted target.
WI vs RSA Betting Tips
South Africa are more depleted by IPL absentees than West Indies, who have homeground advantage. It's probable the Windies will take an early series lead over the Proteas.
Bet on 1.80 favourites West Indies to beat 2.20 underdogs South Africa.
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Bet on the home side to win the toss. There is a 50 percent chance of this happening. If West Indies win the toss, they will likely choose to bowl first.
King has scored more than 1,000 runs in T20I cricket. The promotion to the captaincy should empower his primary role with the bat. Anticipate a big performance from King.
Motie was in good form for West Indies A against Nepal recently. The left-arm spinner should enjoy conditions in Kingston that might yield extra bounce. Back him for a telling spell.
Van der Dussen has been among the leading scorers in T20 cricket this year, but has been left out of South Africa's T20 World Cup squad. He has a point to prove in Kingston this week.
Peter is somewhat of a wildcard selection. South Africa know he is a future talent. Peter was among the leading wicket-takers during the recent T20 Challenge in South Africa. He won the title with the Lions.
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