South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I Betting Tips - Brevis to carry SA20 form over into T20 series
The T20I World Cup warmup series features South Africa against West Indies. South Africa's recent T20I form is concerning as they lost 3-1 to India, but they boast in-form players like Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton. The West Indies, having ended a losing streak, showcase formidable batsmen including Sherfane Rutherford. Notably, both teams bring interesting squad lineups, with key players rested by South Africa. Though struggling, South Africa is tipped as the favorite, and Dewald Brevis is expected to shine.
- South Africa has struggled against West Indies in recent T20Is, losing 4 out of 5.
- Key South African players like Brevis and Rickelton show promise with strong SA20 performances.
- West Indies aim to end their losing streak, relying on talents like Rutherford and Charles.
This is a warmup series ahead of the T20I World Cup starting in just over a week. South Africa's form hasn't been good but they do have some in-form batsmen coming into this series.
- Key Stats - Brevis scored 101 Runs in the SA20 final
- West Indies Dominant
- Proteas in Poor T20 Form
- West Indies looking to bring Horrid Run to an End
- South Africa vs West Indies News & Squads
Key Stats - Brevis scored 101 Runs in the SA20 final
- South Africa’s Dewald Brevis (370 runs, ave 41.11) finished 2nd in the SA20 runs list.
- South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton scored 113, 33, 36 & 113* in his SA20 season.
- West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford (334 runs, S/R 165.34) was 4th in the SA20 runs list.
- West Indies’ Shai Hope scored 276 runs (ave 27.60) in the SA20.
West Indies Dominant
West Indies lead 4-1 in their last five T20I games against South Africa.
Proteas in Poor T20 Form
South Africa lost their last T20I to India by 30 runs, losing the five-match series 3-1.
Dewald Brevis hit top form in the closing matches of the SA20, scoring a magnificent 101 off 56 balls in the final. Ryan Rickelton was third on the SA20 runs list, scoring 337 runs at a strike-rate of 156.01. Aiden Markram scored 25, 66 and 108 in his last three innings.
Anrich Nortje finished second on the SA20 wickets list, claiming 18 victims at 15.77 per wicket. Keshav Maharaj finished joint-seventh on the SA20 wickets list with 12 victims at an economy rate of 6.53.
West Indies looking to bring Horrid Run to an End
After losing three T20Is in a row, the West Indies beat Afghanistan by 15 runs, losing the series 2-1.
Shai Hope started the SA20 season in great form before going off the boil in the last five matches, while Sherfane Rutherford hit form in the second half of the series, ending with 334 runs at a strike-rate of 165.34. Brandon King has scored 50 and 47 in his last two T20Is. Johnson Charles has scored 43, 43 and 27 in his last five innings.
Shamar Springer took 4/20 against Afghanistan in the West Indies’ 15-run win. He took 1/58 and 1/16 in his two previous T20Is. Matthew Forde took 1/51, 2/25 and 1/28 in the series against Afghanistan, including cameos of 25 and 27 with the bat.
South Africa vs West Indies News & Squads
Sunrisers Eastern Cape players Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, and Tristan Stubbs, who recently competed in the SA20 final, will be rested by the Proteas management. Consequently, these players will miss Tuesday's first of three T20 matches against the West Indies in Paarl. All three played in Sunday’s SA20 final against the Pretoria Capitals, with the Sunrisers claiming their third title in four years.
South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c) Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Lhun-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Eathan Bosch.
West Indies squad: Sherfane Rutherford (c), Johnson Charles, Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Shamar Springer.
Verdict
I am backing South Africa to win. I am also backing Dewald Brevis to top score for South Africa.
Sherfane Rutherford is a good bet to top score for the West Indies.
Sherfane Rutherford is a good bet to top score for the West Indies.
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