WI vs SA, 1st Test: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Preview, predicted XIs, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast and pitch report

On Thursday, June 10th, the West Indies will face South Africa in the first of a two-match Test series at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.

South Africa’s most recent Test match was a 0-2 defeat in Pakistan earlier this year. Since then, Faf du Plessis has declared his retirement from Test cricket, and Quinton de Kock has stepped down as captain.

In this two-match series, South Africa will be led by Dean Elgar against the West Indies. The visitors have some promising new players on their roster for this tour, which includes two Tests and five Twenty20 Internationals.

Elgar singled highlighted batsman Keegan Petersen as one to keep an eye on during this tour. Petersen is expected to make his Test debut in the first Test, replacing Du Plessis. Both experienced opener Sarel Erwee and the dynamic Kyle Verreynne could make their Test debuts.

Meanwhile, the West Indies were last seen in action in March, when they played a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Despite some promising individual efforts by Kraigg Brathwaite’s team, both games ended in draws. After missing the Sri Lanka series, Shai Hope and Roston Chase will return to the Test squad.

John Campbell is one of the significant absentees from the West Indies squad, with his absence freeing up the opener position alongside skipper Brathwaite. Meanwhile, Jayden Seales, a promising pacer, has been called up to the squad.

A Test match between the West Indies and South Africa, both of which are rebuilding their Test teams, should be an exciting affair. So expect some high-quality Caribbean cricket action in the coming week or so.

Match Details

Date: June 10-14, 2021 (Thursday-Monday).

Time: 10:00 AM (Local), 07:30 PM (IST)/ 02:00 PM (GMT).

Venue: Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia.

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Weather Report

It should remain warm and cloudy in St Lucia throughout the match, with an average temperature of around 31 degrees Celsius. Rain could play spoilsport on Day 5, though.

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Pitch Report

The wicket at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground should assist the seamers, and the grassy surface should offer consistent pace and bounce. The batters should be able to score big if they get their eye in, as the ball is likely to come onto the bat.

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Predicted XIs

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope (WK), Kieran Powell/ Roston Chase, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel.

South Africa: Dean Elgar (C), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Keegan Petersen, Quinton De Kock (WK), George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi.

Match Prediction

Both teams look well balanced on paper, with some upcoming talents on both sides. But home advantage should give the West Indies the edge in this game.

Prediction: West Indies to win.

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TV and live streaming details

TV: SuperSport (South Africa)

Live Streaming: FanCode app (India).

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SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team Today

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Temba Bavuma

Allrounders: Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Alzarri Joseph, Anrich Nortje

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