ICC World Cup 2019: Match 15 - South Africa vs West Indies - Toss Report

Updated - 18 Sep 2019, 02:45 PM

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West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bowl first against South Africa West Indies at Rose Bowl, Southampton in the 15th match of the ongoing ICC World Cup. South Africa have lost all the three matches they have played whereas the West Indies have won one and lost as many.

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Thus, it is going be a do or die affair for the Proteas to keep breathing in the series. They are down and out and they would need to turn the tables. On the other hand, West Indies have impressed with their fast bowling stocks as they have troubled the opposition with short-pitched deliveries.

Jason Holder, India vs Windies 2018
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Both the teams have made two changes.

Jason Holder said at the toss time, “We’ll bowl first. Overcast conditions all around and rain is expected, so this is the right decision. No point on dwelling on past results and South Africa are in a difficult situation as well. Hopefully we can do better. Two forced changes – Andre Russell isn’t fit, so Darren Bravo is in. So is Kemar Roach.

Faf du Plessis said at the toss time, “We would have bowled first as well with this weather around. There is forecast for rain and it could be an overcast game throughout. We played two of the strongest sides early on and the guys are looking not to be negative because that will set them further down. It’s a long tournament. We’ve two changes – Aiden Markram is back and Beuran Hendricks as well.

Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis. Credit: Getty Images

Here is the playing XI of both teams.

South Africa (Playing XI): Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Beuran Hendricks

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West Indies (Playing XI): Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope(w), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder(c), Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Kemar Roach

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