WI vs SA Match Preview:

The first match of the three-match T20 series between West Indies and South Africa will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium on August 24. The last T20 match between the two teams was played during the Super-8 round of T20 World Cup 2024, in which the African team registered a thrilling win by 3 wickets (DLS rule).

Before the T20, a two-match Test series was played between West Indies and South Africa, in which South Africa won 2-0.

WI vs SA Match Details (Match Information):

Head to Head Records

Pitch Report:

The pitch of Brian Lara Cricket Stadium will be seen supporting bowlers more than batsmen. Spinners will dominate in the middle overs. The average score of the first innings on this pitch is 128 runs.

Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies:

Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeel Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Obed McCoy

South Africa:

Ryan Riccolton (wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Bartman, Quen Mphaka

Probable Best Batter of the Match (Probable Best Batsman)-

Nicholas Pooran can be seen batting brilliantly in the first T20 match. Pooran has so far scored 2076 runs in 95 T20 matches at an average of 26.62 and a strike rate of 135.86, which includes 12 half-centuries.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match-

South African bowler Bjorn Fortuin can be seen bowling brilliantly in the first T20 match. He has so far taken 18 wickets in 20 T20 matches at an average of 25.28 and an economy of 7.71.

WI vs SA Today’s Match Prediction: South Africa will win today’s match

Scenario 1

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl

Powerplay score- 35-45

First innings score- 135-155

South Africa registered a win

Scenario 2

West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl

Powerplay score- 45-55

First innings score- 150-170

South Africa registered a win