South Africa was dominant with the ball and managed to push West Indies back, yet they made every effort possible in order to remain within striking distance.
Pooran’s remarkable catch off Maphaka’s first over provided just the kick start they needed, followed by Gudakesh Motie’s 20-run over. That set the stage for an exciting finish in a match reduced to 13 overs per side due to rain interruptions. In this article, we will discuss the main point of West indies cricket team vs south africa national cricket team match scorecard.
1 South Africa vs West Indies
South Africa will face off with West Indies in a two-match Test series starting August 7 at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad. South African captain Temba Bavuma will lead his Proteas in this contest with wicketkeeper batsman Aiden Markram and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada among their experienced names selected in their squad.
West Indies have won five of the last six meetings between these teams and will look to secure their first Test victory since 2001 in South Africa. Unfortunately, they only managed six victories out of nine home tests against South Africa during this shorter form period.
Even without their regular players in action, the Windies top three batters were formidable in chasing down an target of 174-7 from 20 overs at Brian Lara Stadium in Barbados. Nicholas Pooran smashing seven sixes and two fours aided in leading his side to victory with 13 balls remaining.
South Africa’s pace trio of Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada will look to build upon their impressive track record against Windies in T20 Internationals – they remain unbeaten against them over 10 T20Is including back-to-back 3-0 series wins either side of India’s 2018 ICC T20 World Cup victory.
The Windies will be without their top-order trio of Andre Russell, Shai Hope and Rovman Powell when facing South Africa in two Test matches next month, who won their previous meeting 2-0 at home in 2023. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite hopes that by finding new ways to reinvigorate his side’s attack in response to what will likely be an aggressive South African challenge, his side’s chances can improve significantly.
South Africa and West Indies cricket will be streaming live through FanCode app and website in India; no television channels will air the match live.
South Africa have named a 16-player squad to face West Indies in two Test matches starting August 7 at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. Red-ball coach Shukri Conrad included Dafabet Warriors batsman Matthew Breetzke as he attempts to earn his maiden call-up to Test cricket, alongside wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton and South Africa A batsman Sherfane Rutherford who both performed admirably during a tour to Nepal recently; these three will likely step in as replacements for Brandon King and Roston Chase who were both injured on that tour trip and cannot participate due to injury issues.
2 West Indies vs South Africa
South Africa made history today as they shed the choker tag to take a significant step in reaching the semi-finals of this tournament. West Indies were all out for 135-8 in 20 Overs and will need to defeat Sri Lanka in their final match to increase their chances of making it through.
Antigua is hosting the match. Weather conditions are ideal; though wet, the pitch should not take away too much from the action. Both teams will try their hardest and score big; it should make for a thrilling spectacle! This should make an exciting game to watch!
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first due to rain. They enjoyed an outstanding start with bat, scoring 62 runs within five overs to take control of the match.
West Indies managed to restore themselves as the middle order failed to maintain this lead and batted their way back strongly with Roston Chase hitting three fours and one six in one over by Alzarri Joseph while also bowling an impressive over, however losing Heinrich Klaasen during it.
Klaasen looked particularly dangerous in the middle, hitting two fours and a six in his over of 15 balls before being caught at long-off. With no early wickets being taken by Proteas batsmen, victory seemed likely. A quick wicket could have altered its course entirely.
The visitors got off to an impressive start in their second innings as well, scoring 73 runs in their opening six overs and looking like they might pull away until losing a wicket in the 15th over; this proved crucial as it meant they needed 97 runs from seven overs in order to claim victory and complete an innings win.
South Africa struggled in the final stages but eventually managed to reach their target, helped along by captain Nicholas Pooran’s brilliant acrobatic catch behind the stumps. Their victory means that South Africa could finish as top team if they win their final match against Sri Lanka.
South Africa have announced their team for upcoming matches: Temba Bavuma is captaining, followed by Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Dane Paterson and Dane Piedt – Kagiso Rabada (Wiaan Mulder), Lungi Ngidi (Lungi Mulder) as Wiaan Mulder is out injured; Kagiso Rabada (Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder), Kagiso Rabada/WWiaan Mulder/WWiaan Mulder/Ryan Rickelton have won 22 out of 32 Test matches against West Indies over the past decade with South African victories taking 22 out of 32 Test matches against West Indies since 2005 with five-ODI and three T20I meetings occurring since March 2023 when South African won both matches played during March 2023 2-0 against each side with both teams winning each match against each side winning 8 out of 10.
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