Preview: West Indies and South Africa square off in the 50th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. South Africa is on a roll, having won six straight tournament matches. After losing to England in their Super 8 debut, the West Indies defeated the USA to recover. The Windies are desperate to win this game in order to maintain their prospects of making it to the semi-finals. The West Indies control their own destiny, even if England triumphs over the USA. Because they outrun the South Africans in net run rate, a victory over them ensures their advancement.
T20 World Cup 2024, 50th Match, WI vs RSA
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Date & Time: Monday, June 24, 6:00 AM
Pitch Report: At North Sound, the first innings score is often 132. Though South Africa’s 194-4 against the USA was the highest score at the site in this championship, the wicket has generally behaved rather well. With the heavy hitters on both teams, a low-scoring game seems unlikely. To stay in the game, the team batting first will need to score a total of roughly 170-180 runs.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
West Indies (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
South Africa (RSA): 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
