South Africa is set to face Nepal for the first time on the international stage in the T20 World Cup 2024. The match will take place in Kingstown.
South Africa comes into this game with a perfect record, having won all three of their matches. Nepal, on the other hand, has yet to win a match and has played only one full game due to weather interruptions.
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South Africa has shown excellent form in this tournament. They have already advanced to the Super 8, thanks to their consistent performances.
Nepal has faced difficulties in this World Cup. They lost their opening game against the Netherlands and had another match washed out. They have strong fan support, as seen with a large crowd cheering them in Dallas.
The match in Kingstown is expected to be played on a relatively unknown surface, similar to Eisenhower Park. The pitch showed potential for high scores during the Bangladesh-Netherlands game. With short 58-metre boundaries, big hitters from both teams will likely enjoy the conditions.
The weather forecast suggests it will be humid, sunny, and slightly windy, which will be a challenging yet exciting game.
South Africa will be looking to maintain their winning streak for a fourth consecutive victory. Nepal will look to make a strong comeback with the help of their star spinner Lamichhane.
Let's take a look at expected lineups, head-to-head in T20Is, match's prediction and betting odds for the world cup game between South Africa and Nepal.
South Africa vs Nepal, T20 World Cup 2024: Predicted lineups
Predicted XI for South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Anrich Nortje
Predicted XI for Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohara
South Africa vs Nepal: Head-to-head in T20Is
Both the teams have not faced each other in a T20I yet. This will be their first meeting.More: Scores under 100 at T20 World Cup 2024: How many times have teams been bowled out for less than 100?
South Africa vs Nepal, T20 World Cup 2024: Live Toss
The toss of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match between South Africa and Nepal will take place at 04:30 am IST, June 15.
South Africa vs Nepal, T20 World Cup 2024: Prediction
South Africa is favored to win this match against Nepal. They have shown excellent form and consistency in the tournament, winning all three of their matches. Nepal, still seeking their first victory, faces a tough challenge. South Africa is expected to maintain their winning streak with a likely comfortable win.
South Africa vs Nepal, T20 World Cup 2024: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, South Africa are the favorites to win the T20 World Cup 2024 match against Nepal.
| Team | Betting odds |
| South Africa | 1.05 |
| Nepal | 14.00 |
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