Probable XI –
West Indies –
Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards
South Africa –
Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram/Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, George Linde/Bjorn Fortuin, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Quinton de kock(VC)
2. Chris Gayle(C)
3. Lendl Simmons
4. Rassie Van der Dussen
5. Aiden Markram
6. Kieron Pollard
7. Andre Russell
8. Andile Phehlukwayo
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Dwayne Bravo
– Gayle looks safest captain choice considering his attacking batting style and good numbers at both venue and H2H matches.
– Quinton de kock might be a good VC choice as he has been in top form with the bat during the recent IPL session.
– Simmons has done well in the last two H2H matches by smashing 126 runs at an average of 63 which makes him a must pick.
– Taking punt on Markram considering his three 50+ knocks in last five T20 matches.
– Pollard and Russell might be crucial picks considering their middle order batting and a couple of overs with the bowl.
– Phehlukwayo can contribute with both bat and ball which makes him another punt.
– Dwayne Bravo might be a good pick especially while bowling first.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Quinton de kock
2. Chris Gayle
3. David Miller
4. Aiden Markram
5. Kieron Pollard(C)
6. Andre Russell(VC)
7. Jason Holder
8. Andile Phehlukwayo
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Dwayne Bravo
11. Anrich Nortje
– Pollard and Russell might be other two good C/VC choices as they’re expected to bat at 3-4 down and bowl a couple of overs each.
– Miller might prove to be a decent punt if top order of SA depart early as he has averaged 26 against the opponent in last four H2H matches.
– Going heavy on all-rounders of WI as they’re expected to bat at middle order and share at least 7-8 overs too.
– Rabada and Nortje are must have picks considering their current lethal form.
– Can take Temba Bavuma at the place of Aiden Markram.
Grand League Combination –
1. Nicholas Pooran
2. David Miller
3. Rassie van der Dussen
4. Aiden Markram(VC)
5. Jason Holder
6. Kieron Pollard
7. Fabian Allen(C)
8. George Linde
9. Tabraiz Shamsi
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Dwayne Bravo
– Going with mix combination of pacers and spinners as both have got equal assistance at this pitch.
– Expecting a complete domination from SA over Windies.
– Fabian Allen looks open captain choice in GL if top order of WI depart early as he will bat at down the order and bowl a couple of overs too.
– Expecting a top knock from Markram considering his lethal performances in last five T20 matches.
– Linde might be a good GL pick as he’s expected to bat at 4-5 down and bowl part time.
