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SA vs ZIM 1st ODI Dream11 Team Prediction: Preview| Zimbabwe faces a stern test

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SA vs ZIM 1st ODI Dream11 Team Prediction and probable XI: Preview

Hello and Welcome to our preview for South Africa vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI match. We are covering SA vs ZIM 1st ODI Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the first ODI match. The match is to be played at Diamond Oval, Kimberley.

This is a contrasting clash, no doubts about it. The Zimbabwean team is struggling with its internal affairs and it is very unstable. Their failure to seal their spot in the World Cup 2019 indicates the decline of a competitive team. South Africa even without its key players is strong enough for this team yet Cricket has thrown up interesting results time and again.

Zimbabwe recently appointed India’s Lalchand Rajput as their coach and he is confident about the team’s prospect. Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor have returned to the side and that will help them give a tough fight to their neighbors. Masakadza brothers will add strength in the challenge.

Faf Du Plessis, David Miller, Q De Kock and Hashim Amla have all been rested by South Africa. This provides an opportunity for youngsters to step up and stake a claim in the playing XI. Dean Elgar, W Mulder, Reeza Hendricks and Henrich Klaasen will be eager to impress. JP Duminy will be leading the team. Their pace battery is strong as ever with L Ngidi, K Rabada and Dale Steyn.

When and Where:

SA vs ZIM, 1st ODI, Zimbabwe tour of South Africa, 2018.
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
30th September, Saturday, 01:30 PM IST

Venue details:

Average first innings score: 229
Average second innings score: 186
The Kimberley ground is expected to be a fast one and will suit South Africa’s pace department.

Squads:

SA:
Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Jean-Paul Duminy (c), Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Khaya Zondo, Willem Mulder, Christiaan Jonker, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn.

ZIM:
Hamilton Masakadza (c), Ryan Murray (wk), Solomon Mire, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Elton Chigumbura, Peter Moor, Sean Williams, Wellington Masakadza, Kyle Jarvis, Donald Tiripano, Tendai Chatara, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava.

Team News:

South Africa:

Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram will open the innings for South Africa.
Hendricks, Duminy and Klaasen occupy the middle order.
South Africa will be hoping to unleash their fury with the pace attack comprising of Rabada, Ngidi and Steyn.

Zimbabwe:

Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine will enter in the playing XI straightaway.
Sikandar Raza is not present with the team which will be a big blow.
One of Peter Moor and Ryan Murray will handle the wicket-keeping duty.

Probable Playing XI:

SA:
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, JP Duminy (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Christiaan Jonker, Wiaan Mulder/Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, L Ngidi.

ZIM:
Hamilton Masakadza (c), Solomon Mire, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Peter Moor/R Murray (wk), Elton Chigumbura, Wellington Masakadza, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara, Donald Tiripano/R Ngarava.