ICC World Cup 2019: Match 15, South Africa vs Windies - Windies' Predicted Playing XI

Windies had a start-stop beginning to their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign. They defeated Pakistan in their opening only to go down fighting against Australia. The team from the Caribbean will look to bounce back when they go up against South Africa on June 10 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Windies aim to capitalise on Proteas’ low confidence

Despite losing the last game against the defending champions, Windies had put a great effort. Jason Holder & Co will look to draw confidence from the fighting effort as they gear up to face the Proteas who have lost three straight games to commence their World Cup. The management is likely to stick to their playing XI who have looked promising in the last two games and hope that they will deliver the goods against South Africa.

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Date and Venue: June 10 (Monday), 3:00 PM IST, at Rose Bowl Southampton

Here is the predicted playing XI of Windies for match 15 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against South Africa at the Rose Bowl, Southampton:

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Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle has started the tournament with a match-winning fifty and has looked in fine touch so far in the competition. The veteran cricketer who announced that he will retire after the World Cup will look to make this tournament own playing some big knocks.

Evin Lewis

Evin Lewis missed out on the last game against Australia and will be desperate to come back stronger in the next match against South Africa. Lewis is an aggressive batsman and when on song, can destroy any bowling unit.

Shai Hope (wk)

Shai Hope has come up the ranks in quick time and is one of the talented cricketers around. Hope, who is playing his first World Cup will aim to play some big knocks as Windies eye for a top-four spot.

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Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has so far looked good with the b at in the World Cup. He has got starts in both the matches and will look to make them big and provide stability to the middle order.

Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer is yet to fire in the ongoing marquee tournament. The southpaw is one of the highly rated hitters of the cricket ball and will hope to showcase his talents against South Africa.

Jason Holder (c)

Jason Holder has led the team from the front with contributions with both bat and ball. The Windies skipper will hope to keep up the excellent work going deep into the tournament.

Andre Russell

Andre Russell is the X-Factor in this World Cup side. He has been in blistering form and can single-handed turn the match. Besides, his bowling is looking deadly in England, which will be a massive advantage for the Windies side.

Carlos Brathwaite

Carlos Brathwaite launched himself in international cricket with his spectacular hitting in the 2016 World T20 final. The management will hope Brathwaite to play one of those innings who, so far, has been mild in this World Cup.

Ashley Nurse

Ashley Nurse is yet to make a mark of himself in the World Cup. The off-spinner will have to dominate the middle overs against a quality line-up if Windies hope to return to winning ways. Besides, Nurse can also chip in with the ball, which will add value to the team.

Sheldon Cottrell

More than himself, Sheldon Cottrell’s celebration has been a hit in the World Cup. The left-arm pacer will want to showcase his talent with the ball as the team from the Caribbean is eyeing a comeback win against a depleted Proteas side.

Oshane Thomas