WI vs SA: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Match Details

South Africa will take on West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series between the two sides. This match will commence at 11:30 PM IST on 26th June 2021.

This match will be played at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. This clash can be streamed live on the FanCode app.

Preview

In what will be ideal preparation for the 2021 T20 World Cup, South Africa, and West Indies will play a five-match T20I series. The West Indies will arrive into the series after beating Sri Lanka 2-1 in their previous T20I series that was held in the month of March.

South Africa was beaten by Pakistan in their previous T20I series. In the four-match T20I series that the Proteas played against Pakistan, they lost 1-3.

Probable Playing XIs for WI vs SA

West Indies

Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Hayden Walsh Jr, Oshane Thomas

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje

Captaincy Picks for Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

Quinton De Kock

Quinton De Kock is a man who can seize the initiative in very quick time. The left-handed batsman is the 5th highest run-scorer for South Africa in T20Is and has amassed 1303 runs at an average of 31.02. De Kock will hold the key for the Proteas in their clash against the West Indies.

Kieron Pollard

When he gets going, Kieron Pollard is a beast. Pollard showcased his prowess just a month back against the Chennai Super Kings on 1st May 2021 in the 14th edition of the IPL. He scored a mind-numbing 87* off just 34 deliveries and helped his side chase down a gargantuan target of 219 set by the Chennai outfit. He is also handy with the ball as well.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Quinton De Kock(C), Chris Gayle

3-Player Team

Kieron Pollard(C), Evin Lewis, Kagiso Rabada

4-Player Team

Shimron Hetmyer(C), Sheldon Cottrell, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo

11-Player Team

Quinton De Kock(C), Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, David Miller, Kieron Pollard(VC), Andre Russell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Sheldon Cottrell, Anrich Nortje

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