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Despite the wash-out in the first ODI, the series turned out to be an action packed one. West Indies had the better of the hosts in the second ODI. But, the home team came back with an annihilation in the third to level the series. &nbsp;West Indies&rsquo;s tour to South Africa will end with three T20Is, starting from 25th. The men in Maroon, haven&rsquo;t played a T20I in South Africa post the 2015 series. The series ended on a happy note as the visitors won the series 2-1.On the other hand, South Africa in their last four T20I bilateral series at home, haven&rsquo;t won a single one. They were white-washed by England in November 2020, and then Pakistan won the four-match series with a 3-1 timeline.Ground detailsPrepare for a run fest. The SuperSport Park, Centurion, hasn&rsquo;t been a ground favorable for the bowlers in recent times. In T20Is since 2019, teams have scored at a run rate of 9.2 at this venue. Among venues that have witnessed five or more matches, the run rate is the fourth highest.The last T20I that was played at this venue was in 2021. But, in the inaugural edition of the SA20 in 2023, the conditions weren&rsquo;t different. In the six matches played at this venue, teams scored at a run rate of 9.5, the only venue in which the run rate was above nine. The average first innings score at this venue was 198. Despite that, teams had chosen to field first in all six matches in SA20.SuperSport Park was a venue that was least conducive for the spinners. Only 17.6 percent of the overs were bowled by spinners as compared to 82.4 by pacers. Evidently, the pacers bagged the larger chunk of wickets (88.6%). Both in terms of wickets and overs percentage, no other venue was dominated by pacers as SuperSport Park.Suggested Team&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://images-cricketcom.imgix.net/1679685405071-articleimg" style="width: 600px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil">While you could go for the above team, you can also choose your team from Cricket.com&rsquo;s Fantasy Research Centre. You can use this tool to build your team with the help of algorithms. Then, based on your preferences, the platform will guide you through creating the ideal fantasy XI.Captaincy suggestionFor small leagues: <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/28035/quinton-de-kock/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quinton de Kock</a> (capt), <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/64219/aiden-markram/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aiden Markram</a> (vice-capt)For grand leagues: <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/4357/rilee-rossouw/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rilee Rossouw</a> (capt), <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/64264/alzarri-joseph/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alzarri Joseph</a> (vice-capt)Stats that matter-SuperSport Park might be a fortress for South Africa in Tests, but their T20I record here, has been horrendous off late. In their last five matches at this venue, they have lost four. In back-to-back matches, one against England (2020), and another against Pakistan (2021), they failed to defend 200+ total. &nbsp;&nbsp;-In T20Is since 2020, South Africa played 13 home matches with a win/loss ratio of 0.300. Among teams that have played 10+ home matches in this time, their win/loss ratio is the worst.-In T20Is since 2022, among the Test playing nations, South African bowlers have the worst economy (8.43) and West Indies have the second worst (8.35). In any case, South African bowlers have the best strike rate (16.6). Costly, but effective may be.Grand league punts-Rilee Rossouw has been in scintillating form. In all T20s since 2021, he has scored over 400 runs at a strike rate of 155+ in each of the years. In the aforementioned time, among players who have scored 1000+ runs, his overall strike rate of 164.8 is the fourth highest. Adding to that, he has hit four centuries. &nbsp;-Alzarri Joseph had a great year with the ball in 2022. In all T20s, the lanky bowler picked up 46 wickets at an economy of 7.7 and a strike rate of 15.3. The year 2022, was his most productive year. He has bowled 15+ overs in a year five times, and his strike rate of 15.3 in 2022, was the best.Top Criclytics predictions<img src="https://images-cricketcom.imgix.net/1679685514533-articleimg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"> Probable XISouth Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell/Marco Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz ShamsiWest Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoyPowered by <a href="https://www.froala.com/wysiwyg-editor?pb=1" title="Froala Editor">Froala Editor</a>

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West Indies tour of South Africa, 2023

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<a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/64219/aiden-markram/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aiden Markram</a> has been named the new South Africa T20 International (T20I) skipper, taking over from <a href="https://www.cricket.com/news/temba-bavuma-named-south-africa-test-captain-relinquishes-t20i-leadership-1676640916334" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Temba Bavuma, who stepped down recently</a>. Bavuma has also been dropped from the T20I squad against the West Indies, starting March 25. Furthermore, <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/3637/jp-duminy/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JP Duminy</a> has been named as the team&#39;s white-ball batting coach.Markram has loads of experience as captain, leading South Africa to an Under-19 World Cup title in 2014 and most recently leading Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title.In the One-Day International (ODI) set-up, <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/63641/anrich-nortje/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anrich Nortje</a> and <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/63611/kagiso-rabada/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kagiso Rabada</a> have been rested, while fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, batters Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs have earned their maiden ODI call-ups in the format. <a href="https://www.cricket.com/news/injured-anrich-nortje-released-from-south-africa-test-squad-1678094448357" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nortje was also released from the ongoing Test series</a> against West Indies after he complained of groin discomfort.After a prolific domestic season, <a href="https://www.cricket.com/players/64941/ryan-rickelton/career-stats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan Rickelton</a>, too returns to the ODI set-up. The batter smashed 452 runs at 64.57 in the One-Day Cup campaign, which included two hundreds and as many fifties. Several key players have been rested for the first two ODIs, led by Bavuma, but are expected to return for the final game.&ldquo;I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team. Leadership is extremely familiar to him having successfully led on so many levels. He is a player that inspires confidence and he has all the qualities to succeed in the role. We have no doubt will help take South Africa to the next level,&quot; Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said.&ldquo;At the same time, we would like to thank Temba for filling the position so aptly over the past two years. He has done a commendable job during this period and now has a new role to fulfil within the national set-up.&rdquo;Head coach Rob Walter added, &ldquo;This is a squad that is high on confidence after beating one of the best white-ball teams in the world, England, in their most recent series.&quot;We have introduced a few new faces to the 50-over squad. I am personally excited to see how the likes of Tony de Zorzi gets on in the ODI team, the same with Gerald Coetzee, following debuts for both of them during the ongoing Test series. Both are players that have the potential to play a huge role in the future of the national team along with Tristan Stubbs, who has already made such a significant mark in the T20I arena.&quot;I am also excited to have Aiden take the reigns as T20I captain as he is very familiar to the setup and works well with those around him. He is a player that leads from the front and we have no doubt he will take this team to the next level in the years ahead.&quot;South Africa and West Indies will face off in the second Test at The Wanderers, from Wednesday (March 8). The three-match ODI series will follow the Test from March 16, followed by the T20Is.South Africa T20I squad vs West Indies: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock , Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.South Africa ODI squad vs West Indies (1st and 2nd ODI): Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der DussenPowered by <a href="https://www.froala.com/wysiwyg-editor?pb=1" title="Froala Editor">Froala Editor</a>

Former skipper Temba Bavuma has been left out of the series against West Indies, while JP Duminy takes over as white-ball batting coach

Temba Bavuma

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Aiden Markram appointed South Africa T20I captain

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men&rsquo;s Selection Panel today announced the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against South Africa. The West Indies will play three ODIs on 16, 18 and 21 March, followed by three T20Is on 25, 26 and 28 March.In the ODIs, Shai Hope will have his first series as captain with allrounder Rovman Powell appointed as the new vice-captain. In the T20Is, captain Rovman Powell will be supported by a new vice-captain in batting allrounder Kyle Mayers.Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has earned a recall to the ODI squad on the back of his performances during the CG United Super50 Cup last November. He was the joint leading-wicket taker spearheading the Trinidad &amp; Tobago Red Force bowling attack, taking 15 wickets in seven matches at an average of 14.2. He last played ODIs for the West Indies at the ICC Cricket World Cup in July 2019.&nbsp;Left-arm pacer Obed McCoy has been named in the T20I squad subject to medical clearance. &nbsp;Fast bowler Jayden Seales remains unavailable for selection following a knee injury and subsequent surgery, while another fast bowler Anderson Phillip has returned to training but is not yet match-fit.Lead Selector the Most Hon. Dr Desmond Haynes said: &ldquo;We have had some injuries to our fast-bowling pool so therefore we see Gabriel as an ideal fit heading into South Africa, and the surfaces we expect to play on. It is felt that we need someone to get those early wickets and he is the kind of bowler that can do that. Judging from his performances in the Super50 Cup, he is potentially a wicket-taking option up front.&rdquo;Haynes added: &ldquo;For the T20Is, we have an experienced squad. What we are looking for is to form a cohesive unit and look at the players who we believe can form the nucleus as we build towards doing very well and challenging when we host the ICC Men&rsquo;s T20 World Cup in June 2024.&rdquo;West Indies&#39; squad for ODIs: Shai Hope (captain), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith.West Indies&#39; squad for T20Is: Rovman Powell (captain), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith.Powered by <a href="https://www.froala.com/wysiwyg-editor?pb=1" title="Froala Editor">Froala Editor</a>

Left-arm pacer Obed McCoy has been named in the T20I squad subject to medical clearance

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