West Indies' aim for first T20i series win at home against South Africa
| Date | August 26, 2024 |
| Time | 12:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 |
Our Predictions
- Nicholas Pooran has odds of 3.20 to be West Indies' best batsman.
- Aiden Markram has odds of 3.60 to be South Africa's best batsman.
- Matthew Forde has odds of 3.55 to be West Indies' best bowler
- Ottneil Baartman has odds of 3.15 to be South Africa's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
West Indies would aim for their first series win against the South Africans at home as they head into the second game of the 3-match series at Trinidad. The hosts put up a clinical show in the first game, winning it by 7 wickets. The West Indies batsmen destroyed the South African bowling attack, improving their odds in the second game. The side will look to ride this momentum and seal the series. It will be an uphill task for the South Africans, and it will be interesting to see if their bowlers can match up to the challenge and deliver under pressure in a must-win game.
West Indies Preview
Rovman Powell will be proud of his team's performance in the last game. They started favorites on cricket betting sites at the start of the game and lived up to the reputation. The batting lineup looks in excellent form, and Powell would expect a better show from his bowlers as the South Africans will come hard at them to level the series.
Alick Athanaze and Shai Hope put up an 84-run stand in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from them at the top. Nicholas Pooran will feel confident after his scintillating knock of 65 runs off 26 balls and look to add runs in the middle order with Powell and Roston Chase. Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd are good hitters, making it a formidable batting lineup.
Akeal Hosein and Matthew Forde bowled brilliantly in the last game, not allowing batsmen to score easily. The team expects similar spells from them with the new ball. Shamar Joseph and Romario Shepherd must bowl better lines, as they leaked runs. Gudakesh Motie is doing well and will look to trouble the visitors in the supporting role along with Roston Chase.
Expected Starting XI for West Indies
Rovman Powell (c), Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shai Hope, Fabian Allen
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram's team must regain its form and confidence after the bowling attack, which had a horrible day at the office in the last game. They started behind the hosts on cricket betting apps due to weaknesses in their middle order, but the bowling attack let them down in the last game. Markram shall expect a better show from his players in this game.
Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton failed in the last game, and the team expects a better show from them at the top. Aiden Markram must hold the middle order together and add runs with last game's top scorer, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen. Patrick Kruger, Donovan Ferreira, and Bjorn Fortuin will look to add runs in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack must execute its plans properly. They need a good start from Bjorn Fortuin and Nandre Burger with the new ball as West Indies' openers are in good form. Kwena Maphaka and Ottneil Baartman must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The team also expects a good show from Markram and Patrick Kruger in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka
TOSS: To Bowl First
We saw a flat track in the last game, and the teams chasing the score won the last four games at this venue. There is a bit of assistance in the early overs, but the wicket becomes better as the game progresses. The side winning the toss would like to bowl first on this track.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over Trinidad will have a thick cloud cover, and the skies may open during the game. While it isn't a high-scoring venue, there isn't much on the surface for the bowlers. Batsmen The side batting first shall be happy to have 180 runs on the board in this game.
OUR PREDICTION
The South Africans haven't done well against the West Indies in recent months. They have won only once against them in the last six games. The bowling attack looks a bit rusty, and the team needs a better show from the bowling attack to win. West Indies enjoy a good record at home, and their batsmen are in good form. West Indies will start favorites in this game.
Our prediction is for West Indies to win
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