West Indies vs South Africa 1st T20 Predictions & Tips - Proteas backed to take first T20I

The bookmakers have made the West Indies the favourites for this encounter, but with South Africa are at full strength, so it could be a good chance to take advantage of the odds. I'm tipping South Africa to win the 1st T20 on Saturday.

West Indies have won three of their last five T20I against South Africa.

They last met in the T20 format in 2016 where the West Indies won by three wickets.

The West Indies’ favourite format of cricket in the T20 format but their form has been pretty inconsistent. They have won four of their last seven matches.

Their last T20I fixture took place in March this year where they beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in Coolidge. Sri Lanka scored 131 runs batting first.

In response Lendl Simmons top scored with 26 runs as the West Indies won with an over to spare. During the three-match series against Sri Lanka no West Indies batsman passed the 50 run mark.

Kieron Pollard leads a talented but inconsistent West Indies outfit. There is also a return for the legendary Chris Gayle.

South Africa’s T20I form has been atrocious of late with nine defeats in their last 11 matches. Their last series was at home against Pakistan, a series the Proteas lost 3-1.

In the 4th T20 South Africa scored 144 runs as Rassie van der Dussen hit 52 runs. They were all out in the final over.

It turned out to be a nail-biting match as Pakistan scored with winning runs off the penultimate delivery of the match. It must be noted that during this series South Africa didn’t have a few of their first choice players available due to IPL commitments.

Temba Bavuma will captain the side for the first time. Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi all return after missing out in the last series.