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South Africa vs WIWest Indies
Played Thu, 16 Mar 2023 · 4:30 PM IST Buffalo Park, East London

SA vs WI 1st ODI 2023: Preview, Time (IST) & Venue

Updated 22 Oct 2026

DateThursday, 16 March 2023
Start (IST)4:30 PM
VenueBuffalo Park, East London
SeriesWest Indies tour of South Africa

Buffalo Park pitch report

Venue record: In 7 completed ODI matches at Buffalo Park in our records up to 27 Jan 2024, the average first-innings score is 213 and chasing sides have won more often (4–3).

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Probable XI: the last playing XIs

Each side's XI from its most recent ODI match, the usual starting point for the next one. The confirmed playing XIs replace this block after the toss.

South Africa · England vs South Africa, 3rd ODI, 1 FebTemba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wayne Parnell, Sisanda Magala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Recent form

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (ODI)

South Africa 1 – 1 West Indies in completed ODI matches since 2022

Tue, 21 Mar · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 3rd ODI · West Indies tour of South Africa
SA 264/6 (29.3 ov) · WI 260 (48.2 ov)
South Africa won by 4 wkts Scorecard Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Result Sat, 18 Mar · 4:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 2nd ODI · West Indies tour of South Africa
SA 287 (41.4 ov) · WI 335/8 (50 ov)
West Indies won by 48 runs Scorecard Buffalo Park, East London Result

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FAQ

When does South Africa vs West Indies 1st ODI start in India?

Thursday, 16 March 2023, at 4:30 PM IST.

Where is South Africa vs West Indies 1st ODI being played?

Buffalo Park, East London.

Which series is this match part of?

West Indies tour of South Africa, 2023, 21 Feb – 28 Mar 2023.

How does the pitch at Buffalo Park usually play?

In 7 completed ODI matches at Buffalo Park in our records up to 27 Jan 2024, the average first-innings score is 213 and chasing sides have won more often (4–3).

All matches in this series

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21–25 Feb · 1:30 PM IST South African Invitation XI vs West Indies · Test
SA 317 (78.5 ov) · WI 283/9 (89 ov) & 208/8 (49 ov)
Match drawn Willowmoore Park, Benoni Result
28 Feb–4 Mar · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 1st Test
SA 342 & 116 · WI 212 & 159
South Africa won by 87 runs Scorecard SuperSport Park, Centurion Result 8–12 Mar · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 2nd Test
SA 320 & 321 · WI 251 & 106
South Africa won by 284 runs Scorecard The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Result Thu, 16 Mar · 4:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 1st ODI Buffalo Park, East London Played Sat, 18 Mar · 4:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 2nd ODI
SA 287 (41.4 ov) · WI 335/8 (50 ov)
West Indies won by 48 runs Scorecard Buffalo Park, East London Result Tue, 21 Mar · 1:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 3rd ODI
SA 264/6 (29.3 ov) · WI 260 (48.2 ov)
South Africa won by 4 wkts Scorecard Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Result Sat, 25 Mar · 5:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 1st T20I
SA 131/8 (11 ov) · WI 132/7 (10.3 ov)
West Indies won by 3 wkts - 11 Overs game due to rain Scorecard SuperSport Park, Centurion Result Sun, 26 Mar · 5:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 2nd T20I
SA 259/4 (18.5 ov) · WI 258/5 (20 ov)
South Africa won by 6 wkts Scorecard SuperSport Park, Centurion Result Tue, 28 Mar · 9:30 PM IST South Africa vs West Indies · 3rd T20I
SA 213/6 (20 ov) · WI 220/8 (20 ov)
West Indies won by 7 runs Scorecard The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Result