SA vs WI 3rd T20I Playing 11: Aiden Markram-led South Africa will square off against Shai Hope-led West Indies in the 3rd T20I match on January 31 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Markram-led side secured a stunning 9-wicket victory chasing the target with ease, and secured a 7-wicket victory in the 2nd T20I, and will be aiming for a clean sweep during Saturday’s clash.
Both South Africa and the West Indies will clash in the T20I series, which will be crucial for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Aiden Markram said, “We are going to bowl first. It looks quite dry, and not sure how it’s gonna play. There might be some showers coming. So it is better to chase.
Toss Update
South Africa have won the toss yet again and elected to Bowl first.
Three changes for #TheProteas as Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje make way for George Linde, Corbin Bosch and Lungi Ngidi.
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I mean, it is a big day, a big occasion. Pink day is a motivation on its own. For a bigger purpose, boys are excited. They are keen to improve before heading towards India. Look, no pre-conceived idea about pitch. Just play fearless cricket. It is a night opportunity to test the boys and assess.
We got three changes. Corbin Bosch, George Linde and Lungi Ngidi come in. Just rotation,” concluded Markram.
Meanwhile, Shai Hope said, “We would have done the same. But from the game that we played in SA, it was the same pitch, a bit difficult to bat first. Bowling first might have given us a better option to see what the surface is doing.
“You said it. It is about fine-tuning. Yes, you want to win every single game. Today, we have to make sure that we have to adapt well, and the few changes we have made, we try to find the best combination.”
“It is something that can’t really be neglected. You have to pay attention to it. I don’t like to stress too much on dot balls. It is about maximising scoring opportunities,” concluded Shai Hope.
SA vs WI 3rd T20I Playing 11
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
West Indies Playing 11: Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein
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