T20 World Cup 2021: Match 18, South Africa vs West Indies Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

South Africa and West Indies are set to cross swords in Match No.18 of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, October 26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The Caribbean team, led by Kieron Pollard, got off to a disastrous start after England beat them by six wickets with 70 balls left.

West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 55 after which the Brits chased the target down in 8.2 overs. The Proteas also lost their opening game against Australia by five wickets after not being able to defend 118. Earlier this year, South Africa defeated West Indies 3-2 in a bilateral T20I series.

Match Details

Match – South Africa vs West Indies – Match 18

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Time – 02:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai has been a sporting for batting in recent times. While one game turned out to be a low-scoring affair, the other one saw the Pakistan batters dominating. Chasing should remain the way forward for both teams.

Average score: 144 (64 T20Is in Dubai)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 29, Lost – 24, Tied – 1

Probable Playing XIs

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

Bench: Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks

West Indies

Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Ravi Rampaul/Hayden Walsh

Bench: Hayden Walsh/Ravi Rampaul, Oshane Thomas, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 15, South Africa – 9, West Indies – 6, Tied- 0

In T20 World Cups

Matches- 3, South Africa – 2, West Indies – 1, Tied- 0

Probable best batter of the match

Quinton de Kock (South Africa)

Quinton de Kock had a rough outing against the Aussies as he managed a 12-ball seven before Josh Hazlewood castled him. But against the West Indies, the left-hander has decent records. When the Proteas last toured the Caribbean Islands, De Kock racked up 255 runs from five matches at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 141.66.

Probable best bowler of the match

Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa)

Tabraiz Shamsi was excellent against the Aussies as he finished with figures of 4-0-22-1. Earlier this year, he played the five-match series against the West Indies where he showed his class. There he picked up seven wickets from five matches at a stupendous economy rate of four. The West Indies batters need to play him with utmost caution.

Today’s match prediction: South Africa to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.