RSA vs NEP Match Preview
There has been a lot of talk about South Africa's batting performances in the tournament so far. They have been confronted by difficult condifions in New York time and time again. But they've since lef the United States of America for the Caribbean, where batting might be a bit more straightforward.
The Proteas have a formidable middle order, which you can look to when making your Dream11 team selection. Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller are all well worth selecting. Miller has a knack for getting his team out of trouble, in particular. He is the only Proteas player to record a half-ton this tournament.
Rohit Paudel put in a promising 35 against the Netherlands recently and is in a good position to build on that knock. He will be highly challenged by South Africa's pace attack, but has the cool, calm and collection to succeed again. The Nepal captain is top prospect among our Dream11 tips for this match.
Marco Jansen is one of the best all-rounders at the tournament. His late-innings hitting and left-arm variation make him a dynamic player for the South African team. Jansen is bound to generate extra bounce with his height. This, coupled with pace, could really put him among the wickets against Nepal.
For another good seamer, pick Karan KC. He will probably take the new ball, generating swing and seam early before returning for a closing spell later. The Nepal star has played T20I cricket for almost 10 years. This will be one of the biggest matches of his international career so far.
Weather Report
Little to no rain is forecast in Kingstown on matchday. We should get a full fixture in. Humidity will be a factor, though. The team to win the toss will likely choose to bat first.
Pitch Report
This match will be played at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. The venue has not hosted T20I cricket in more than 10 years. A first-innings score of 150-plus should be considered competitive here.
Notable stats
Nortje in form
Nortje has returned from a long-term injury and is South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He ha snared eight wickets in three matches, including a four-for against Sri Lanka.
Team News
Proteas coach Rob Walter has stated he won't necessarily make changes to the XI. He wants a settled batting order going forward. It will be interesting to see if Nepal retain Sompal Kami.
RSA vs NEP Probable 11
RSA Playing 11
- Quinton de Kock (Wk)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Ottneil Baartman
NEP Playing 11
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh (Wk)
- Anil Sah
- Rohit Paudel (C)
- Kushal Malla
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Sompal Kami
- Gulsan Jha
- Karan KC
- Sagar Dhakal
- Abinash Bohara
Dream11 Prediction
South Africa have already qualified for the next stage of the tournament. The pressure is off them for now, which will likely lead to a big victory over Oman, whose batting and bowling is inferior to what the Proteas have to showcase.
Top Picks
David Miller: The South African middle-order batter is a veritable rock when it comes to getting things right after those before him have failed.
Rohit Paudel: Get the Nepal captain into your Dream11 team selection and look forward to a big performance from a man motivated to lead from the front.
Anrich Nortje: You can't really look past one of the fastest and most in-form bowlers at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Conditions could play right into his hands again.
RSA vs NEP Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen (VC)
Batters: David Miller
All-rounders: Aiden Markram (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
