The three-match T20 series between South Africa and West Indies will kick off on the 25th of March at SuperSport Park. The ODI series of these two teams ended up in a 1-1 draw and the test series going into South Africa’s way. The 2-time world champions West Indies would like to make the most in their preferred format. SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report for SA vs WI 1st T20I 2023.
South Africa has a better record against the Windies in the T20 format. In the 16 games they have played against each other Proteas have won 10 while the West Indies hold onto winning 6 T20s out of them.
The last time these two teams faced each other was back in the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. South Africa won that game with 8 wickets as Aiden Markram played a superb knock of 51 runs.
SA vs WI T20 series 2023 schedule
1st T20I South Africa vs West Indies on 25th March at 5:30 PM (IST)
2nd T20I South Africa vs West Indies on 26th March at 5:30 PM (IST)
3rd T20I South Africa vs West Indies on 28th March at 9:30 PM (IST)
SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report
The stadium in Centurion will host the first 2 T20 matches of the T20 series. The SuperSport park is a high-scoring venue where the batters enjoy playing. The average score of this venue is 177 runs which shows that it is a great wicket to bat on.
In the recently held SA20, the pacers also enjoyed bowling on this surface.
The toss winners should opt to bat first at this venue as the wicket out here becomes better for the bowlers as the game progresses.
Centurion Weather Forecast
There will be cloud cover at the Centurion for the whole course of the day. Rain won’t be affected the game as there are only 10% chance of precipitation. The temperature will be 21°C and the wind will blow at the pace of 11kmph.
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T20 Records at the Centurion Cricket Ground
- Total matches: 14
- Matches won batting first: 8
- Matches won bowling first: 5
- Average 1st Inns scores: 172
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 151
- Highest total recorded: 241/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ENG
- Lowest total recorded: 100/10 (12.2 Ov) by RSA vs PAK
- Highest score chased: 226/5 (19.1 Ov) by ENG vs RSA
- Lowest score defended: 126/5 (10 Ov) by RSA vs SL
The first T20 will be played on 25th March. Aiden Markram will lead the South African side whereas Rovman Powell lead the West Indies lineup.