South Africa U19 vs West Indies U19, ICCU19WC, Today Match Prediction 19 January 2024

RSAU19 vs WIU19 Match Prediction & Analysis

Host South Africa will be keen to start their campaign on a positive note when they face West Indies in the second match of the ICC U-19 World Cup played at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

The preparation for host South Africa has been far from ideal as both their warm-up matches were abandoned due to poor weather. Captain David Teeger was sacked by Cricket South Africa for his pro-Israeli comments made last year.

On the other hand, West Indies U-19 will be keen to deliver the goods with bat and ball in this opening contest. Skipper Stephen Pascal will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball against South Africa U-19.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

RSAU19

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa U19 Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Steve Stolk, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Juan James, Ntando Zuma and Richard Seletswane to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous warm-up match, David Teeger showcased decent form with the bat for South Africa U-19 and scored 38 runs off 81 balls with the help of three fours. Besides Teeger, opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 23 runs off 38 balls.

Dewan Marais chipped in with 19 runs off 17 balls with the help of three fours, whereas Steve Stolk scored 18 runs off 11 balls with the help of two boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Juan James, Kwena Maphaka, Riley Norton, Sipho Potsane and Lhuan-dre Pretorius to deliver the timely breakthroughs.

In the warm-up match played against Pakistan, Kwena Maphaka was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa U-19 and claimed 3 for 18 in his five overs.
Besides Maphaka, Riley Norton also bowled well for the side and picked up two wickets.

South Africa U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Steve Stolk, David Teeger, Richard Seletswane, Ntando Zuma (wk), Juan James (c), Kwena Maphaka, Riley Norton, Sipho Potsane, Dewan Marais, Romashan Pillay

South Africa U19 Actual Playing XI:

David Teeger, Steve Stolk, Richard Seletswane, Juan James, Oliver whitehead, Dewan Marais, Romashan Pillay, Riley Norton, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Martin Khumalo, Kwena Maphaka

West Indies U19 Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Adrian Weir, Stephan Pascal (c & wk), Joshua Dorne, Jordan Johnson, Steve Wedderburn and Jewel Andrew to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Joshua Dorne showcased decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 45 runs off 66 balls with the help of three boundaries.Besides Dorne, Jewel Andrew scored 36 runs off 24 balls with the help of three sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tarrique Edward, Deshawn James, Nathan Sealy, and Nathan Edwards.

In the previous match, Nathan Sealy was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies U-19 and claimed 4 for 21 in his nine overs.

West Indies U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Adrian Weir, Stephan Pascal (c & wk), Joshua Dorne, Jordan Johnson, Steve Wedderburn, Jewel Andrew, Nathan Edwards, Tarrique Edward, Reon Edwards, Deshawn James, Isai Thorne.

West Indies U19 Actual Playing XI:

Joshua Dorne, Nathan Edward, Jordan Johnson, Isai Thorne, Nathan Sealy, Tarrique Edward, Deshawne James, Jewel Andrew, Stephan Pascal, Steve Wedderburn, Adrian Weir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Friday’s game is going to bright and sunny with no sign of rain. The typical wicket at Potchefstroom generally favor the batsmen. The spinners might get some help from the surface.

RSAU19 vs WIU19 Pitch Report

Senwes Park in Potchefstroom is going to host the 2nd match of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 between South Africa U-19 and West Indies U-19.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The first innings score at Senwes Park is around 234 runs.