SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024: Match Preview, Head to Heads, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details
The 1st match of the South Africa tour of West Indies for T20I 2024 will see an exciting combat in Trinidad on Friday. The two teams faced each other in the ICC World Test Championship series, where WI lost to South Africa by 0-1. West Indies will hope to bounce back to secure victory over their opponent.
SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024: Match Details and Head-to-Heads
The first match of the SA vs WI T20I 2024 will be held on August 24, Friday. It will be played in the Brian Lara Stadium
Tarouba, Trinidad at 12:30 AM IST. In the last five matches played between the countries between May to June, West Indies won four of them against South Africa.
SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024: Squad news
South Africa
South Africa has displayed its great form by reaching the finals of the T20I World Cup 2024. For the bilateral series, the proteas has added some new faces to its squad to give a tough fight against the host country. Big names such as David Miller, Quinton de Kock, and Kagiso Rabada are missing from the squad, this will highlight the young talents to shine. The team will be led by Aiden Markram, who will strengthen the innings as the top-order batsman. Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, and Patrick Kruger will bolster the batting side. On the bowling front, Lizaad Williams and Baartman will limit the run-taking abilities of the opposition.
West Indies
Rovman Powell will lead the West Indies team against the South African team in the three-match series. He will be assisted by Roston Chase as his deputy. All-rounders Russell and Holder have been rested in the series. Russel has been given rest for recovery while Holder is missing due to his packed schedule of back-to-back tests against England and South Africa. Alick Athanaze and Matthew Forde will be strengthening the squad in the T20 format. Additionally, Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope will reinforce the team by facing aggressive bowling attacks from the rival team.
SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024: Possible Playing Eleven
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman.
West indies
Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope (WK), Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie/Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph.
SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba is bowling-friendly, which particularly benefits the pacers. It has hosted 12 T20 matches, 8 were won by the team who chose to bowl first. The average first innings score is 128 and the average second innings score is 116. The weather forecast for Saturday is 32°C with a 50% chance of precipitation.
SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024: LIVE Telecast and LIVE Streaming Details
Where to Watch SA vs WI 1st T20I 2024 in India?
Fans in India can watch the game on Fancode.
