SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of West Indies tour of South Africa, 2023 For 2nd Test

SA vs WI: West Indies will lock horns against South Africa in the 2nd Test of the West Indies tour of South Africa, 2023 on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

South Africa won the opening Test by 87 runs to take a crucial 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. Aiden Markram was the hero for the hosts, making an incredible return to the Tests with a breathtaking century. Dean Elgar also played his part, scoring a solid 71 as South Africa posted 342 runs in their first innings.

Speedster Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking five wickets, but the visitors could only manage 212 runs in their first innings, with Raymon Reifer top-scoring with a half-century.

Anrich Nortje led the charge for South Africa in the first innings, taking an impressive five wickets, with Kagiso Rabada and debutant Gerald Coetzee chipping in with two wickets each.

Later, West Indies staged a comeback in the second innings, restricting the hosts to a meagre total of 116 runs, with Kemar Roach starring with a five-wicket haul. However, the visitors’ batting failed once again as they were bowled out for just 159 runs, falling short of 87 runs. Rabada was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa, claiming six wickets.

Heading into this Test, South Africa will be keen to continue their winning momentum and clinch the series, while West Indies will be hoping to bounce back and level the scores. All in all, we can expect a nail-biting game of red-ball cricket.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 2nd Test of the West Indies tour of South Africa, 2023.

SA vs WI Match Details

• Match: South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd Test
• Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
• Time: 1:30 PM (IST) | 8:00 AM (GMT) | 10:00 AM (Local)
• Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Pitch Report For SA vs WI, 2nd Test

The surface at Johannesburg is known for its pace and bounce, and the pitch is expected to offer a lot of assistance to the bowlers in this game. Whoever wins the toss will look to bowl first to take advantage of the pitch.

Pitch Stats of The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg For SA vs WI, 2nd Test

• Total matches played: 38
• Matches won batting first: 17
• Matches won bowling first: 11

• Average 1st Inns scores: 310
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 278
• Average 3rd Inns scores: 252
• Average 4th Inns scores: 208

• Highest total recorded: 652/7 (146 Ov) by AUS vs RSA
• Lowest total recorded: 49/10 (29.1 Ov) by PAK vs RSA

Players Availability For SA vs WI, 2nd Test

Anrich Nortje is injured and hence he will miss this game.

Probable Playing XI For SA vs WI, 2nd Test

South Africa Playing XI

Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada.

West Indies Playing XI

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Gudakesh Motie.

Stats of South Africa & West Indies Form in Last 5 Matches

SA vs WI Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 2nd Test

SA vs WI Captaincy Picks For 2nd Test Between South Africa vs West Indies

• Aiden Markram
• Kagiso Rabada
• Alzarri Joseph

SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 2nd Test

South Africa vs West Indies – Fantasy Team 1

• Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Joshua Da Silva
• Batters: Dean Elgar, Jermaine Blackwood, Aiden Markram
• All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Kemar Roach, Kagiso Rabada, Alzarri Joseph, Gerald Coetzee

• Captain: Aiden Markram
• Vice-Captain: Alzarri Joseph

South Africa vs West Indies – Fantasy Team 2

• Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Joshua Da Silva
• Batters: Dean Elgar, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood, Aiden Markram
• All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Kemar Roach, Kagiso Rabada, Alzarri Joseph, Gerald Coetzee

• Captain: Kagiso Rabada
• Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram

SA vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

South Africa is expected to win this match.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.