NEW DELHI:
South Africa
's world-class
batters
will be eager to showcase their skills against a determined USA side in their first
Super Eight
match of the
T20 World Cup
on Wednesday. The Proteas have remained undefeated in the tournament thus far, with their bowlers shouldering the responsibility in all four matches.
Despite playing three games on the demanding New York pitches and one in Kingstown, South Africa has yet to surpass the 120-run mark in any of their matches.
This batting performance does not reflect the team's potential, which boasts powerful hitters such as Quinton de Kock, Henriech Klassen, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller. However, the top order consisting of De Kock, Reeze Hendricks, and captain Aiden Markram may feel the need to step up their game.
South Africa narrowly escaped defeat against Nepal in their last match, and with formidable opponents like defending champions England and hosts West Indies also in Group 2, the Proteas cannot afford to relax against USA. They will be determined to begin the Super Eight stage with a victory.
Prior to the World Cup, South Africa's primary worry was
Anrich Nortje
's poor form, but the star pacer has turned things around with some outstanding performances in the group stage, currently tied for second place among leading wicket-takers with nine scalps. Nortje and fellow pacer Ottneil Baartman have formed an impressive duo, while Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada will also be looking to unsettle the inexperienced USA batters.
Co-host USA, a diverse team consisting of eight Indians, two Pakistanis, a West Indian, one New Zealander, a South African, and a Dutch player, is in the midst of a remarkable run, having qualified for the Super Eights in their debut appearance. They have displayed an aggressive style of play throughout the tournament.
The USA team will be monitoring the fitness of their skipper, Monank Patel, who missed the match against India and was also set to sit out against Ireland due to a niggle. They will be eager to cause another upset after defeating former champions Pakistan in the league stage. While it may be a challenging task, the spirited group is prepared to face the challenge head-on.
SA vs USA match details:
The T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter between the United States (USA) and South Africa (SA) is set to take place on June 19 at 8:00 PM IST, as part of the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, will host this historic match.
SA vs USA head to head:
This will be the first ever T20I match between the United States and South Africa.
SA vs USA pitch report:
The North Sound Stadium pitch has already hosted four matches in the tournament, and it has proven to be a challenging surface for the batsmen. The new ball bowlers have found swing, while the spinners have also managed to extract turn from the wicket once the ball has lost its shine. Scoring runs on this track will be a daunting task for the batters, and it is likely that the bowlers will have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
SA vs USA ground history:
The Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua has hosted four matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. Teams batting first have won three of these matches, indicating that the pitch might offer some advantage to the team setting a target. This could influence your fantasy team selection, favoring bowlers and middle-order batters.
SA vs USA fantasy insights:
Considering the pitch and player performances, it might be wise to include these bowlers in your fantasy team to maximize your points. Additionally, middle-order batters could also be crucial in accumulating points, as they might have the opportunity to build innings and score well.
SA vs USA key players:
1. Saurabh Netravalkar from the USA has been impressive with four wickets in three matches. His ability to take wickets consistently and keep the runs down makes him a valuable fantasy pick.
2. Anrich Nortje from South Africa has been in excellent form with nine wickets in four matches, suggesting he could capitalize on the conditions in Antigua.
3. Tabraiz Shamsi also from South Africa, has taken four wickets in just one match, indicating his potential to be a game-changer in fantasy contests.
SA vs USA full squad:
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.
USA: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.
SA vs USA Dream11 team:
Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Monank Patel
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Aaron Jones
All-rounders: Corey Anderson, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Ottniel Baartman, Saurabh Netravalkar
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