West Indies' must-win game to keep semifinal hopes alive
Date | June 24, 2024 |
Time | 6:00 AM IST |
Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
Format | T20i |
Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Nicholas Pooran has odds of 3.55 to be West Indies' best batsman.
- Quinton de Kock has odds of 3.45 to be South Africa's best batsman.
- Alzarri Joseph has odds of 3.35 to be West Indies' best bowler
- Kagiso Rabada has odds of 3.25 to be South Africa's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It will be an important contest in Group B Super 8s in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s. Hosts West Indies will face South Africa as they fight to save their chance for a place in the semifinal. West Indies beat the United States in their last game by a big margin, and the team will feel confident about its prospects. They have won the last four games against South Africa, and the odds are high. The South Africans defeated England in a close game and looked good. They haven't lost a game in this tournament and shall be confident about their hopes of reaching the next round. We expect a run feast, with both teams having good hitters in their lineups.
West Indies Preview
After losing the first Super 8 game against England, Rovman Powell's team made a strong comeback with a 9-wicket win against the United States. With this win, the side has improved its position on cricket betting sites. It will be a tough challenge for the side against the South Africans, who haven't lost a game in the tournament, and Powell would want his players to leverage the home conditions and keep their hopes alive for a berth in the semifinal.
Shai Hope, who replaced the injured Brandon King, played a match-winning knock in the last game. He will look to deliver a strong start with Johnson Charles. Nicholas Pooran is in good form and will look to build partnerships with Roston Chase and Rovman Powell. Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Akeal Hosein strengthen the batting lineup with their hitting abilities.
The bowling attack made a strong comeback in the last game after being thrashed by England. Akeal Hosein has enjoyed a good tournament, and he will look to pick wickets with Andre Russell. Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie must check the scoring rates in the middle overs for the side to win. Roston Chase will look to deliver in the supporting role for the side to win.
Expected Starting XI for West Indies
Rovman Powell (c), Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram and his players will feel confident. They have won both their Super 8 games, and a win here will guarantee them a berth in the next round. They defeated England by 7 runs in the last game. Their odds have increased on cricket betting apps, and the team will continue with the momentum and reach the semifinal.
Quinton de Kock has done well in the last two games and will look to deliver a good start with Reeza Hendricks. The middle order has a lot of firepower, and the team expects a good show from Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, and Aiden Markram. The lower middle order has good hitters, and they expect runs from Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen.
The bowling attack performed phenomenally in the last game, defending a mediocre total. Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada will look to strike early and put the hosts under pressure. Keshav Maharaj has an important role in the middle overs and shall look to do well with Ottneil Baartman. Anrich Nortje and Aiden Markram add variety and strengthen this attack.
Expected Starting XI for South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
TOSS: To Bowl First
This wicket is tough to defend scores as it gets better to bat on in the second half of the game. There is some assistance for the bowlers at the start of the game. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over Antigua shall be clear during the game, and we expect a good batting surface. Teams have made big scores at this venue in the tournament, and the ball is coming nicely to the bat. There is little margin of error for the bowlers, and the team batting first would like to have 180 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The South Africans are in good form, but the side has a poor record against West Indies. The bowling attack must deliver the goods as their opponents have a strong batting lineup and shall come hard at them. West Indies comes into this contest with a big win, and the players know these conditions like the back of their hands. We expect a good contest, but West Indies, with power hitters in the lower middle order, shall start favorites.
Our prediction is for West Indies to win