South Africa tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs SA, 3rd T20I

Preview 

After a disappointing show in the Test series against the Proteas, West Indies mustered to turn things around in the T20I leg and have gained an unassailable 2-0 lead. In the series opener, it was the hosts' top order who dominated the game as WI chased down 174 runs with two overs to spare. WI posted a competitive 176 runs on the board batting first in the last game. The visitors started the run chase on the front foot but lost wickets at regular intervals and eventually fell short by 30 runs. 

With nothing to lose the men in green will be keen to conclude the T20I series with a win. Rovman Powell and co on the other hand will be eager to register a clean sweep against an inexperienced SA side. Ahead of the final clash, let us look at how the two teams fare out on Wednesday. 

Match Details

Match: WI vs SA, 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Time: 12:30 AM (Aug 28)?

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Pitch and Weather Report

The Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Tarouba will host the final contest of this tour. After several dull, insipid games where the ball dominated the bat completely, we witnessed signs of life in the previous clash. The run aggregate crossed 320 at this venue in the last meeting, and that’s good news for batters. However, bowlers can still find a way to use the slowness of the track to their advantage and tame the batters given they are disciplined with their line and lengths.

Morning showers are predicted in the weather forecast. We can get some rain interruptions during this contest. 

WI vs SA Squads     

WI: Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Fabian Allen, Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy

SA: Ryan Rickelton(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Jason Smith, Nandre Burger

WI vs SA Probable Playing XIs

WI: Matthew Forde, Alick Athanaze, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford

SA: Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams

Match Prediction

We are backing the hosts to win this duel and register a 3-0 clean sweep. They have a good balance in the squad with a good mix of batters, bowlers and all-rounders. 

Suggested Playing XI Real11 Fantasy Cricket



Team 1



Team 2