In the Caribbean, casual yet informative conversations are common, like when South Africa’s T20 World Cup squad learned from their bus driver at 3am about how sea conditions affect pitch behavior. Coach Rob Walter emphasized the importance of adapting to conditions, a strategy that has seen South Africa secure wins against Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh despite Nassau County’s challenging pitch and outfield. A victory over Nepal, who now have their star player Sandeep Lamichhane back after visa issues, will ensure South Africa enters the Super Eights with a perfect record, although anything less may signal unpreparedness for the tournament’s tougher stages.
SA vs NEP: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent Pitch Report
Only two men’s T20Is had been played at this ground before the tournament, and the pitches were relaid before Thursday’s game between Bangladesh and the Netherlands, leaving the likely conditions largely unknown. However, the new floodlights are excellent, and rain is unlikely to disrupt the cricket.
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SA vs NEP: Squads
South Africa Squad: 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 Squad: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), 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