South Africa will be facing Nepal in the 31st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent, Kingstown, on 15th June 2024 at 5:00 AM IST. This article provides a detailed preview, including Dream11 predictions, probable playing XIs, pitch report, and player stats.
Match Details:
Match Details
31st T20I
SA vs NEP
Venue
Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent, Kingstown
Date
Saturday, 15 June 2024
Time
5:00 AM (IST)
Broadcast
Star Sports
Live Streaming
Disney+ Hotstar
Match Preview
South Africa will be facing Nepal in the 31st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent, Kingstown, on 15th June 2024 at 5:00 AM IST. This article provides a detailed preview, including Dream11 predictions, probable playing XIs, pitch report, and player stats.
Pitch Report
Pitch Behavior: Balanced
Best Suited for: Spin
Average 1st Innings Score: 144
Winning % of Chasing Team: 40%
The team that wins the toss will want to bat and make use of the best batting conditions in the first half of the game. The ball will swing and seam under lights, making it difficult for the chasing team. A score of around 140-155 should be considered safe to defend on this wicket.
Weather Report
Weather Report
Temperature
31°C
Weather Forecast
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
71%
Chances of Rain
10%
The weather in Kingstown is expected to be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. The temperature will be around 31°C with humidity at 71%.
Head-to-Head Record
Teams
Matches Won
South Africa
0
Nepal
0
South Africa and Nepal have not faced each other in T20 Internationals before.
Players Stats in Current Series
Most Runs
Player
Team
Runs
Matches
David Miller
SA
94
3
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
69
3
Tristan Stubbs
SA
46
3
Quinton de Kock
SA
38
3
Rohit Kumar Paudel
NEP
36
3
Best Strike Rate
Player
Team
Strike Rate
Matches
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
142.85
3
David Miller
SA
130.43
3
Tristan Stubbs
SA
120.51
3
Quinton de Kock
SA
115.38
3
Rohit Kumar Paudel
NEP
111.11
3
Most Wickets
Player
Team
Wickets
Matches
Anrich Nortje
SA
8
3
Kagiso Rabada
SA
7
3
Keshav Maharaj
SA
6
3
Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP
5
3
Sompal Kami
NEP
4
3
Best Economy Rate
Player
Team
Economy Rate
Matches
Keshav Maharaj
SA
4.50
3
Anrich Nortje
SA
5.00
3
Kagiso Rabada
SA
5.50
3
Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP
6.00
3
Sompal Kami
NEP
6.50
3
Team Squad Analysis & Avg. Points/Match
South Africa (SA) Team Squad
Player
Role
Avg. Points/Match
Quinton de Kock
Top Order Batter
29.00
Reeza Hendricks
Top Order Batter
9.33
Aiden Markram
Top Order Batter
31.00
Tristan Stubbs
Middle Order Batter
21.67
Heinrich Klaasen
Middle Order Batter
37.33
David Miller
Middle Order Batter
48.33
Marco Jansen
All-Rounder
38.67
Keshav Maharaj
Bowler
53.67
Kagiso Rabada
Bowler
50.67
Anrich Nortje
Bowler
84.00
Ottniel Baartman
Bowler
59.67
South Africa’s team squad includes a mix of experienced players and rising stars, with Anrich Nortje being the standout performer with an average of 84 points per match.
Nepal (NEP) Team Squad
Player
Role
Avg. Points/Match
Kushal Bhurtel
Top Order Batter
10.00
Aasif Sheikh
Wicketkeeper Batter
9.00
Anil Sah
Middle Order Batter
17.00
Rohit Kumar Paudel
Middle Order Batter
48.00
Kushal Malla
All-Rounder
14.00
Dipendra Singh Airee
All-Rounder
52.00
Gulshan Jha
All-Rounder
20.00
Sompal Kami
Bowler
47.00
Karan KC
Bowler
31.00
Abhinash Bohara
Bowler
37.00
Sagar Dhakal
Bowler
8.00
Nepal’s team squad features a balance of batting and bowling prowess, with Dipendra Singh Airee leading the points chart with an average of 52 points per match.
Best Player Picks for Today’s T20 World Cup 2024 31st T20I SA vs NEP
Captain Picks
Player
Team
Role
Last Match Performance
Anrich Nortje
SA
Bowler
2/24 in 4 overs
Aiden Markram
SA
Batter
38 runs off 29 balls
Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP
All-Rounder
36 runs & 2/22 in 4 overs
Anrich Nortje is a strong captaincy pick due to his consistent wicket-taking ability and economical bowling.
Vice-Captain Picks
Player
Team
Role
Last Match Performance
Keshav Maharaj
SA
Bowler
1/20 in 4 overs
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
Wicketkeeper Batter
25 runs off 15 balls
Rohit Kumar Paudel
NEP
Batter
27 runs off 23 balls
Keshav Maharaj is an excellent vice-captain choice due to his ability to contain runs and pick crucial wickets.
Wicket Keeper Picks
Player
Team
Last Match Performance
Quinton de Kock
SA
15 runs off 12 balls
Aasif Sheikh
NEP
12 runs off 10 balls
Quinton de Kock’s explosive batting at the top makes him a must-pick for the wicketkeeper slot.
Player
Team
Last Match Performance
Marco Jansen
SA
20 runs & 1/28 in 4 overs
Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP
36 runs & 2/22 in 4 overs
Gulshan Jha
NEP
15 runs & 1/30 in 4 overs
Marco Jansen’s dual role as a batsman and bowler makes him a valuable all-rounder pick. Batter Picks
Batter Picks
Player
Team
Last Match Performance
David Miller
SA
38 runs off 28 balls
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
25 runs off 15 balls
Rohit Kumar Paudel
NEP
27 runs off 23 balls
Kushal Bhurtel
NEP
15 runs off 18 balls
David Miller’s ability to finish games and score quick runs makes him a top batter pick.
Bowlers Picks
Player
Team
Last Match Performance
Anrich Nortje
SA
2/24 in 4 overs
Keshav Maharaj
SA
1/20 in 4 overs
Kagiso Rabada
SA
1/28 in 4 overs
Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP
2/22 in 4 overs
Sagar Dhakal
NEP
1/30 in 4 overs
Anrich Nortje’s consistent wicket-taking ability makes him a key bowler pick.
Expert Advice
Selecting top-order batsmen is crucial, particularly given the pitch conditions.
Bowlers adept in the late stages play a pivotal role in altering the game’s momentum through key wicket-taking opportunities.
The pitch favors both spinners and pacers, offering favorable conditions conducive to various bowling styles.
Best Player List to Pick for Today’s Dream11
Captain: Anrich Nortje
Vice-Captain: Keshav Maharaj
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Aasif Sheikh
Batters: David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha
