USA vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Match 41

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Jun 19, 2024 01:30 IST

The 41st match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see United States of America (USA) square off against mighty South Africa (SA) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday, June 19. Ahead of the game, here's all you need to know about the USA vs SA Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and pitch report.

The USA were a surprise entry to Super 8 but played exceptionally well in the league stage, losing only one of four matches. Now, they are in the group of death with South Africa, West Indies and England.

South Africa, meanwhile, played exceptionally well in the league stage as they overpowered all the teams in their group, winning all four matches.

The two teams have never played a T20I before, so fans can expect a good game of cricket as the debutants USA are playing well.

USA vs SA Match Details

The 41st match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on June 19 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The game is set to take place at 8 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Match: USA vs SA, 41st Match

Date and Time: June 19, 2024, 8 p.m. IST

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is good for batters. Unlike the other venues, fans can expect a high scoring game with death bowlers playing a crucial role.

The last T20 here between England and Namibia saw 206 runs scored for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. England smashed 122 in 10 overs, while Namibia responded with 84 while chasing.

USA vs SA Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

USA - N/R L W W N/R

SA - W W W W L

USA vs SA Probable Playing XIs

USA XI

No injury update

Monank Patel, Steven Taylor (c), Andries Gous (wk), Aaron Jones, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Nitish Kumar, Ali Khan, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk

SA

No injury updates

Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi

USA vs SA Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Quinton de Kock

De Kock is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He bats in the top order, and this pitch is good for batters, so expect him to score well. He's not in his best form but cannot be ignored on this pitch. Heinrich Klaasen is another good pick, especially while batting first.

Batters

Aaron Jones

David Miller and Aaron Jones are the two best batter picks. Jones is in exceptional form, smashing 141 runs in three games. Reeza Hendricks is another good pick and plays both spin and pace equally well.

All-rounders

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen are the best all-rounder picks. Markram bats in the top order and also bowls, which makes him one of the top picks. Corey Anderson is another good all-rounder and is one of the most experienced players in the USA squad.

Bowlers

Anrich Nortje

The top bowler picks are Ottneil Baartman and Anrich Nortje. Nortje is in exceptional form, taking nine wickets in four matches. Saurabh Netravalkar is another good bowler, taking two wickets each against Pakistan and India.

USA vs SA match captain and vice-captain choices

Anrich Nortje

Nortje is in exceptional form and could trouble the USA top order. He has taken nine wickets in four matches.

Aiden Markram

Markram is one of the best picks from South Africa, making him the top captaincy pick. He smashed 15 runs and took a wicket in the last match against Nepal.

Five must-picks for USA vs SA, 41st Match

Ottneil Baartman

Anrich Nortje

Aiden Markram

Aaron Jones

H Klaasen

United States of America vs South Africa Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it's advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making in-form batters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.