West Indies tour of South Africa – South Africa vs West Indies cricket match on February 28, 2023. With the best players from both teams set to take the field, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
We provide a comprehensive analysis of the South Africa vs West Indies cricket match [West Indies tour of South Africa], covering everything from the match details, points table, recent form, last 5 match head-to-head stats, and pitch report, including details on pitch behavior.
Our blog also includes a probable playing 11 for each team and a predicted fantasy 11 using our app MDPL – AI Fantasy 11 Lineups, which can help you make the best possible choices for your fantasy cricket team.
West Indies tour of South Africa- South Africa vs West Indies Cricket Match Time
West Indies tour of South Africa – South Africa vs West Indies cricket match on February 28, 2023will start at 1:30 pm IST. Watch the countdown below!
Match Details
This section provides detailed match information on South Africa vs West Indies – West Indies tour of South Africa. Here, you can find all the relevant details such as the series’ name, the match date, the match time, and the match venue, to help you stay informed about this highly anticipated cricket match.
We have compiled all the necessary match details for your convenience, ensuring you won’t miss out on any important information regarding this match.
South Africa vs West Indies – West Indies tour of South Africa Match Details
Series Name | West Indies tour of South Africa |
Match | 1st Test, Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2023 |
Date | February 28, 2023 |
Time | 1:30 pm IST [Indian Standard Time] |
Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa |
Recent Form
In this section, you can find comprehensive information on each team’s recent performances, allowing you to analyze their strengths and weaknesses. This data can be crucial in helping you make informed decisions when it comes to predicting South Africa and West Indies teams’ outcomes and determining the teams that are most likely to succeed in the tournament.
SA Team’s Recent Form
Result | Vs | Venue | Date | Score | Opp. Score | Result |
Loss | AUS | Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney | 04 Jan 2023 | 255 /10 (108) | 475 /4 (131) | AUS drew with SA |
Loss | AUS | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne | 26 Dec 2022 | 189 /10 (68.4) | 575 /8 (145) | AUS beat SA by an innings and 182 runs |
Loss | AUS | The Gabba, Brisbane | 17 Dec 2022 | 152 /10 (48.2) | 218 /10 (50.3) | AUS beat SA by 6 wkts |
Loss | ENG | The Oval, London | 08 Sep 2022 | 118 /10 (36.2) | 158 /10 (36.2) | ENG beat SA by 9 wkts |
Loss | ENG | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 25 Aug 2022 | 151 /10 (53.2) | 415 /9 (106.4) | ENG beat SA by an innings and 85 runs |
West Indies Team’s Recent Form
Result | Vs | Venue | Date | Score | Opp. Score | Result |
Won | ZIM | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | 12 Feb 2023 | 292 /10 (92.3) | 115 /10 (40.5) | WI beat ZIM by an innings and 4 runs |
Loss | ZIM | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | 04 Feb 2023 | 447 /6 (143) | 379 /9 (125) | ZIM drew with WI |
Loss | AUS | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 08 Dec 2022 | 214 /10 (69.3) | 511 /7 (137) | AUS beat WI by 419 runs |
Loss | AUS | Optus Stadium, Perth | 30 Nov 2022 | 283 /10 (98.2) | 598 /4 (152.4) | AUS beat WI by 164 runs |
Won | BAN | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 24 Jun 2022 | 408 /10 (126.3) | 234 /10 (64.2) | WI beat BAN by 10 wkts |
Last 5 Matches Head To Head Stat
This table contains the previous 5 head-to-head statistics between South Africa and West Indies cricket teams, providing valuable insight into their historical performances against each other. By examining these statistics, you can gain a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, and their past performance in head-to-head encounters.
South Africa vs West Indies Last 5 matches against each other- West Indies tour of South Africa
S.No | Winner | Venue | Date | SA Score | WI Score | Result |
1 | SA | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 18 Jun 2021 | 298 /10 (112.4) | 149 /10 (54) | SA beat WI by 158 runs |
2 | SA | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | 10 Jun 2021 | 322 /10 (96.5) | 97 /10 (40.5) | SA beat WI by an innings and 63 runs |
3 | SA | Newlands, Cape Town | 02 Jan 2015 | 421 /10 (122.4) | 329 /10 (99.5) | SA beat WI by 8 wkts |
4 | WI | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 26 Dec 2014 | 417 /8 (122) | 275 /9 (79) | SA drew with WI |
5 | SA | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 17 Dec 2014 | 552 /5 (140.3) | 201 /9 (60.2) | SA beat WI by an innings and 220 runs |
Pitch Report: SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa
In this section, you can access the detailed SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa cricket pitch report, which includes essential information about February 28, 2023 weather conditions, pitch behavior, and other key factors that could influence West Indies tour of South Africa – South Africa vs West Indies outcomes.
This report also provides insights into the overall characteristics of the pitch, including which teams and playing styles are best suited to this ground.
Weather Report
The weather forecast report for West Indies tour of South Africa – South Africa vs West Indies cricket match on February 28, 2023 is
- Weather: Clear sky
- Temperature: 24.19°
Pitch Behaviour
The pitch behaviour Based on last 2 Years data
- Overall: Bowling
- Best Suited: Pacers
Pitch Stats
The pitch statistics Based on last 2 Years data
- Average total score: 257
- Average 1st innings score: 305
- Toss winners choose to Bat First
- Team batting first winning percentage: 60%
Top Players
Top performed players at SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africapitch Based on last 2 Years data are showcased below.
Batters’ Data:
Batter | Team Name | Matches Played | Runs/Match | Strike Rate |
T Bavuma | SA | 1 | 87.0 | 47.54 |
D Elgar | SA | 1 | 78.0 | 49.36 |
M Jansen | SA | 1 | 32.0 | 57.14 |
Bowlers’ Data:
Bowler | Team Name | Matches Played | Runs/Match | Strike Rate |
K Rabada | SA | 1 | 7.0 | 2.65 |
M Jansen | SA | 1 | 5.0 | 3.87 |
Team Updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest team updates of your favourite cricket teams. Know who will be playing, who will be leading the team, and who are the key players to watch out for. Get insights on the team’s strategy, batting and bowling line-up, and wicket-keeping options. Keep track of any changes in the playing XI and make informed decisions for your fantasy cricket team. Stay ahead of the game with our comprehensive team updates.
South Africa’s Team Updates
South Africa has a new test captain named Temba Bavuma. They will be missing their regular opener, Seal Erwee, so Dean Elgar and Keegan Peterson will most likely open the batting. Temba Bavuma will bat at number 3, and Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi will handle the middle-order batting. Heinrich Klaasen will do the wicket-keeping, while Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram will take care of the spin bowling. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje will lead the pace attack.
West Indies’s Team Updates
West Indies won 1 match and drew the other in their last series against Zimbabwe. Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Brathwaite will most likely open the inning, with Raymon Reifer at number 3. Jermaine Blackwood and Kyle Mayers will handle the middle-order batting. Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the team as captain, while Joshua Da Silva will be the wicketkeeper. Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie will handle the spin bowling, with Motie being the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match. Alzarri Joseph and Shannon Gabriel will lead the pace attack.
Probable Playing 11
Discover the potential players who are expected to participate in the highly anticipated South Africa vs West Indies – West Indies tour of South Africa cricket match, along with their comprehensive information, in this section.
Date: February 28, 2023
Starts: 1:30 pm IST
Team South Africa’s probable players
S No | Name | Role | Will Play? |
1 | A Markram | BAT | Yes |
2 | D Elgar | BAT | Yes |
3 | K Petersen | BAT | Yes |
4 | T Bavuma | BAT | Yes |
5 | T de Zorzi | BAT | Yes |
6 | M Jansen | AR | Yes |
7 | S Muthusamy | AR | – |
8 | W Mulder | AR | – |
9 | H Klaasen | WK | Yes |
10 | R Rickelton | WK | – |
11 | A Nortje | BOWL | Yes |
12 | G Coetzee | BOWL | – |
13 | K Rabada | BOWL | Yes |
14 | K Maharaj | BOWL | Yes |
15 | S Harmer | BOWL | Yes |
Team West Indies’s probable players
S No | Name | Role | Will Play? |
1 | J Blackwood | BAT | Yes |
2 | K Brathwaite | BAT | Yes |
3 | T Chanderpaul | BAT | Yes |
4 | A Athanaze | AR | – |
5 | J Holder | AR | Yes |
6 | K Mayers | AR | Yes |
7 | R Reifer | AR | Yes |
8 | R Chase | AR | Yes |
9 | D Thomas | WK | – |
10 | J Da Silva | WK | Yes |
11 | A Jordan | BOWL | – |
12 | A Joseph | BOWL | Yes |
13 | G Motie | BOWL | Yes |
14 | K Roach | BOWL | – |
15 | S Gabriel | BOWL | Yes |
Predicted Fantasy 11
In this section, you can discover the predicted players who are expected to perform well in South Africa vs West Indies cricket match, along with their lineups generated by the advanced MDPL AI fantasy team generator mobile app.
South Africa vs West Indies Predicted Fantasy Players – West Indies tour of South Africa
S No | Name | Role |
1 | K Mayers | AR |
2 | K Brathwaite | BAT |
3 | T Chanderpaul | BAT |
4 | G Motie | BOWL |
5 | T Bavuma | BAT |
6 | D Elgar | BAT |
7 | S Harmer | BOWL |
8 | H Klaasen | WK |
9 | A Joseph | BOWL |
10 | R Chase | AR |
11 | K Maharaj | BOWL |
Wrapping up!
In conclusion, the South Africa vs West Indies cricket match [West Indies tour of South Africa] on February 28, 2023, is expected to be an exhilarating encounter between two great teams. We have provided a detailed analysis of the West Indies tour of South Africa – South Africa vs West Indies cricket match, covering everything from the match details to pitch behavior, which will help you stay updated and make informed decisions.
We have also included a probable playing 11 for each team and a predicted fantasy 11 using our app MDPL – AI Fantasy 11 Lineups, which can assist you in creating the best possible fantasy cricket teams. We hope this information will be useful in enhancing your cricket experience and we wish both teams the best of luck for the upcoming matches.
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.