New Zealand and Uganda are set to lock horns in the 32nd match of T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday, June 15.
Asian side Nepal (NEP) will continue their ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign by taking on South Africa (SA). Both sides will lock horns at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St. Vincent, in the 31st game of the tournament on Saturday, June 15. Nepal have played two games in the tournament so far, where they registered one win, and the second game was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
The Proteas have already clinched their spot in the Super 8 stage, having won all three of their matches so far. Nepal, on the other hand, need this game to win in order to stay alive in the tournament. Although their path is now too difficult as Bangladesh and Netherlands have more points in the team standings than the Nepalese side.
SA vs NEP, T20 World Cup Match Details
| Match | Nepal Vs South Africa, Match 31 |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St. Vincent |
| Date & Time | Saturday, June 15, 5:00 AM IST |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report and Conditions
The pitch at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown is quite slow and provides some assistance to the spinners. The surface is known for having low-scoring contests, and the clash between Nepal and South Africa could be a low-scoring thriller as well. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a viable option.
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first time Nepal will face South Africa in international cricket. Therefore, their head-to-head scoreline currently stands at 0-0.
Squads
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Ryan Rickelton, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sagar Dhakal, Abinash Bohara, Kamal Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC, Sandeep Lamichhane
Probable Playing XIs
Nepal
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
