South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: SA vs WI Possible Playing 11 and Fantasy Picks

South Africa and West Indies will continue their white ball battle in the shortest format when they lock horns in the first T20I of the three-match series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday (March 25).

The host claimed a white-wash in the Test series to begin the tour, while the visitors bounced back to win the second ODI before the home side drew the series level in the final ODI.

Now, the two sides, who had a mediocre T20 World Cup last year start afresh with new captains and some new faces in their squads as they look to build for the next edition of the show-piece event in 2024.

South Africa will be led by Aiden Markram, who was named the skipper, replacing Temba Bavuma, while the West Indies will be captained by Rovman Powell, who takes over the reigns from Nicholas Pooran.

The T20I series will also see the return of Proteas pace spearheads Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada, who played no part in the ODI series. All eyes will be on Heinrich Klassen, who smashed a quick-fire hundred in the final ODI.

South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I Telecast and Live Streaming

Date: Saturday, March 25

Start Time: 5:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fancode

TV Channels: Star Sports Select 1 SD, Star Sports Select 1 HD and Star Sports First

Now, let's take a look at the squads, possible playing 11s, dream11 fantasy picks and match prediction for South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I:

South Africa vs West Indies T20I Squads

South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Sisanda Magala, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.

West Indies: Rovman Powell (captain), Kyle Mayers (vice captain), Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Johnston Charles (wicketkeeper), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Yannic Cariah.

South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I Possible Playing 11

South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Rilee Rossouw, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Malaga, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje.

West Indies XI: Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell (captain), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Yannic Cariah, Sheldon Cottrell.

South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I Dream11 Team

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klassen, Quinton de Kock

Batters: David Miller, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell

All Rounders: Jason Holder, Aiden Markram, Kyle Mayers

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein

Captain: Heinrich Klassen; Vice Captain: Alzarri Joseph

South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Prediction

South Africa start favourites based on their record against their opponents and also the advantage of playing at home. But West Indies are capable of challenging any side home or away. They showed exactly that in the ODI and Test series. However, the hosts may be a little stronger with the return of some top T20 talents.