South Africa vs West Indies 1st ODI Preview
16 Mar 2023
The highly anticipated ODI series with South Africa and West Indies begins!
Following South Africa's impressive Test match wins against West Indies, cricket fans are now eagerly awaiting the three ODIs and three T20s between the two teams. During the Test series, Aiden Markram was South Africa's standout batsman, scoring 276 runs, while Kagiso Rabada was their best bowler with 12 wickets. Jermaine Blackwood was the Windies' top scorer with 126 runs, and Alzarri Joseph was their most proficient bowler with 12 wickets.
Before the ODI series begins, South Africa has suffered injuries to two of their players, allrounder Wiaan Mulder and spinner Keshav Maharaj. They will be replaced by Wayne Parnell and Tabraiz Shamsi. This news has added an extra element of uncertainty to the upcoming matches.
When it comes to betting, while South Africa is the clear favorite according to betting odds, it's worth considering the West Indies for a surprise victory. The odds are in their favor, and the squad has beaten South Africa twice in their previous five ODI matchups. If Alzarri Joseph can take some quick wickets, and Nicholas Pooran can score a century or come close, then the Windies can definitely get a win.
All things considered it’s the home team that we’re taking to win despite the injuries to their line up.
Tip: South Africa Win