The 31st match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see South Africa (SA) square off against Nepal (NEP) at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Saturday, June 15. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the SA vs NEP Dream11 Prediction, predicted playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
South Africa have already qualified for the Super Eight, having won all of their first three matches. Nepal, on the other hand, lost their first match to the Netherlands by six wickets. Their second match against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain.
These two teams have never played against each other. South Africa are an experienced side while Nepal an aggressive young side. So, this could be a good battle to watch.
SA vs NEP Match Details
The 31st match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on June 15 at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown. The game is set to start at 5am IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SA vs NEP, 31st Match
Date and Time: June 15, 2024, 5am IST
Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown
Pitch Report
The pitch at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown is good for batters. Fans can expect a high-scoring match with death bowlers playing a crucial role. The last T20I match here was played between the Netherlands and Bangladesh, where a total of 293 runs were scored for a loss of 13 wickets.
SA vs NEP Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
SA - W W W L L
NEP - L N/R L L L
SA vs NEP Probable Playing XI
SA Playing XI
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Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman.
NEP Playing XI
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Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Abinash Bohara, Sandeep Lamichhane.
SA vs NEP Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He will open the innings for his team and can play according to the situation. He isn't in his best form, but can turn things around on his day. Heinrich Klaasen is another good wicket-keeper pick, especially while batting first.
Batters
David Miller
Rohit Kumar Paudel and David Miller are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. David Miller has already smashed 94 runs in the last three matches. Tristan Stubbs is another good pick for today's match especially while batting first.
All-rounders
Marco Jansen
Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. They are crucial picks from South Africa for today's match. Marco Jansen will bat in the lower middle order and complete his quota of four overs. Dipendra Singh Airee is another good all-rounder who will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of four overs.
Bowlers
Anrich Nortje
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. Anrich Nortje has already taken eight wickets in the last three matches. Ottneil Baartman is another good bowler for today's match. He has taken five wickets in just three matches.
SA vs NEP match captain and vice-captain choices
Anrich Nortje
Anrich Nortje is one of the most crucial and experienced players from South Africa. He is in superb form and taking wickets in every match. He has already taken eight wickets in the last three matches and will once again play an important role.
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is one of the best players for South Africa He is not in his best form, but this pitch is expected to suit him so you can make him captain in grand league teams. He can easily smash less experienced Nepal bowlers for quick runs.
5 Must-Picks for SA vs NEP, 31st Match
Anrich Nortje
Ottneil Baartman
Quinton de Kock
Marco Jansen
Kagiso Rabada
South Africa vs Nepal Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it is advisable to make a batting-heavy team. 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.
South Africa vs Nepal Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: Q de Kock, H Klaasen
Batters: D Miller, R Kumar Paudel
All-rounders: M Jansen, A Markram, D Singh Airee
Bowlers: K Rabada, K Maharaj, O Baartman, A Nortje
South Africa vs Nepal Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: Q de Kock
Batters: R Hendricks, R Kumar Paudel
All-rounders: M Jansen, A Markram, D Singh Airee, K Karan
Bowlers: K Rabada, K Maharaj, O Baartman, A Nortje
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