🏏ICC T20I WC 2024: S8 - Match 50: WI vs SA @6AM IST🏏 - Page 2

The pitch in Antigua generally has good pace and bounce, and is more conducive for shot-making than some of the other venues. It should be to the liking of both batting lineups which have plenty of firepower, but the bowling remains a concern, especially for the West Indies. The hammering by England exposed their lack of options, forcing them to go to Obed McCoy in place of Romario Shepherd in the next game. Will they stick with that same combination today?

These two teams played a bilateral series shortly before the tournament where West Indies cruised to a 3-0 sweep against a second-string South African side. Not many players in the current South Africa lineup were part of that series, but Reeza Hendricks was one of the few who did play those three games and finished as the top-scorer for the Proteas. However, he's been woefully out of form and confidence in this World Cup. Apart from him, another area of concern for South Africa would be the fifth bowler. Do they go with Baartman or Shamsi, both of whom were expensive in their previous outings.

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This is an interesting match to watch!

SA vs WI: Head-to-head

South Africa vs West Indies Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: SA vs WI: Both sides are level in terms of head-to-head. They have faced other in 22 games, with West Indies winning 11 and South Africa have also win 11. In T20 World Cups, they have faced each other four times, with South Africa leading 3-1.

What did Shai Hope say?

South Africa vs West Indies Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: SA vs WI: Speaking ahead of the match, WI's Hope said, "Keep rallying. That's our motto. We always talk about rallying around the West Indies. The fans need to do the same. We're out there fighting for each and every one of us. We're playing a home World Cup, something a lot of cricketers may not get the opportunity to do. We understand the importance of this and we know how much the fans really want us to win. So we're fighting, we're doing it for them."

What did Keshav Maharaj say?

South Africa vs West Indies Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: SA vs WI: Speaking ahead of the match, SA's Maharaj said, "If you look at previous World Cups, the small moments we haven't really won. And it's good to see that all the games have been really close and we've found a way. That's building the character within the team. Crossing the line in those small moments are things we've never done before."

South Africa have won the toss and have opted to field

Markram: Going to bowl first. Can't see the wicket get any first. Hoping it gets slightly better this evening.

Powell: Was 50-50 with the toss. Would've bowled as well. We're Caribbean guys playing in our home conditions. We should be able to adapt quickly. It's a team we have played often over the last couple of years. Kyle Mayers comes in for Johnson Charles.

Markram: Going to bowl first. Can't see the wicket get any worse. Hoping it gets slightly better this evening. We're in a good space. Haven't put together a perfect game yet. The wind is really strong. Obviously the pitch has moved across. Generally a good batting wicket, gets slower as it goes on. Shamsi comes in for Baartman.

South Africa have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

West Indies (Playing XI): Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy

South Africa (Playing XI): Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

Pitch and conditions | Shaun Pollock and Samuel Badree: Nice breeze coming across. 67 meters and 61 meters square boundaries. 74 meters down the ground. One of the things you are guaranteed at this venue is consistent bounce. There are runs on offer. This is a very good cricket pitch and that's what you want for a game as crucial as this one.

Teams:

West Indies (Playing XI): Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy

South Africa (Playing XI): Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi