World T20 League 2024

WI vs SA, 50th Match, Super Eight

Preview

It's time for the 50th match of the World T20 League 2024 where South Africa(SA) will meet the co-hosts West Indies(WI) on Monday(24th June 2024). This Super 8 match is scheduled to take place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda.

The Proteas are having the best time in this competition, South Africa (SA) is on the roll winning six out of 6 matches. On the other hand, Men in Maroon, WI, won their last match comfortably by thrashing the United States(USA) in their last fixture keeping their hopes alive for the semis. However, this match holds immense importance for the West Indies(WI) to seal the last four spots. Even if England(ENG) beats the USA in tonight's fixture, WI holds their fate in their own hands. A win against SA guarantees their progression, thanks to their superior net run rate compared to the Proteas.

After losing their first Super 8 clash to Jos Buttler-led ENG, things had become a little dicey for co-hosts WI. West Indies needed to win their next match against the USA with a big margin and that’s exactly what they did. Men in Maroon crushed their fellow co-hosts in Bridgetown in their second Super 8 fixture. Windies' bowlers shone with a fantastic performance by restricting the North American side to 128, and clinch a win with 9 wickets and 55 balls to spare. Windies' dominant win puts them in a strong position to reach the semi-finals.

A fiery knock of 65 from left-handed batter Quinton de Kock stood out as SA edged past England by seven runs in a low-scoring contest at Kensington Oval, Barbados. The Proteas' bowlers were disciplined, especially during the powerplay and death overs, to secure a hard-fought win while defending 164 runs. Aiden Markram-led SA has now won 2 games in a row in the Super 8 and has one foot in the semis.

SA and WI have faced each other in 22 matches in T20I. Out of these 22 matches, SA has won 11 whereas WI has come out victorious on 11 occasions. When it comes to the World T20 League, South Africa takes a lead of 3-1 against West Indies.

Match Details

Match: World T20 League 2024, WI vs SA, 50th Match

Date: Monday, June 24, 2024

Time: 06:00 AM IST

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda

Pitch and Weather Report

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda has usually favoured the team batting first and the batting first side will be looking to post around 175-185 runs to stay in the game. By seeing how the outcomes have panned out here, it would not be a surprise if the skipper winning the toss opted to have a bat and get first use of the track. Spinners will have a crucial role to play as the pitch has some bounce and turn to offer. Batters, though, should have a nice time here.

During the match, the temperature in Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda is predicted to be around 28-31 degrees Celsius, with the humidity level crossing over 77%. There is going to be light wind on the ground at the speed of 19 km/h. There is no rain predicted for the match day.

WI vs SA Squads

WI: Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph

SA: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee

WI vs SA Probable Playing XIs

WI: Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy

SA: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi/Ottneil Baartman

Match Prediction

The co-hosts WI have home advantage and momentum, but the SA side should be considered. We back South Africa to win this match and seal their spot for the semis.

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