The hosts, West Indies, are set to face off against South Africa in the afternoon match of the Super-8 stages of the T20 World Cup 2024. This match holds significant importance for the two-time champions as they must secure a victory to apply pressure on the England team. A win would require the defending champions to defeat USA by a substantial margin.
West Indies began their campaign with a loss to England but quickly bounced back with a convincing win over USA, achieving victory in just 11 overs. This victory not only improved their run-rate but also propelled them to second place in the standings. A win against South Africa would provide a significant boost to the Caribbean side's quest for a spot in the Semi-Finals.
On the other hand, South Africa currently sits comfortably at the top of the table. Led by Aiden Markram, the team has displayed exceptional cricketing prowess and remains undefeated in the tournament thus far. A win in their upcoming match would mark their seventh consecutive victory and effectively eliminate West Indies from the competition.
Live Streaming Details
The highly anticipated WI vs SA match is set to take place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. The game is slated to kick off at 6 AM IST.
Fans can catch all the action of the T20 World Cup 2024 showdown between WI and SA live on the Star Sports Network. Additionally, viewers have the option to stream the match live on Disney+ Hotstar app.
Pitch report
Out of the seven matches played in the tournament thus far, teams batting first have emerged victorious in four of them. The pitch has proven to be conducive to batting, while also offering opportunities for spinners to make an impact. Therefore, it is highly probable that the team winning the toss will choose to bat first.
Weather report
According to AccuWeather, there is a significant chance of a thunderstorm in Antigua, which could potentially impact both teams and their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals. The temperature is expected to range between 31–33 degrees Celsius, with a forecast of cloudy and humid conditions.
Predicted playing XIs
West Indies: Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell (capt), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (capt), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
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