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West Indies: W L W W W
South Africa: W W W W W
Head to Head
Overall: Matches 22 | WI 11 | SA 11
Last 5 matches: WI 4 | SA 1
T20 World Cups: WI1 | SA 3
Venue Details
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Note: All stats from T20 World Cup 2024
Average first innings score: 132
Bat first / Bat second split: Teams batting first have won twice, while the team chasing have gone on to win on five occasions
Average winning score batting first: 171
Pace vs spin split: Average 23.2 vs 24.4, Economy 8.3 vs 8.2, Percentage of wickets 62% vs 38%
Weather conditions
The weather in Antigua is expected to be about 28°C, with a 22% chance of precipitation. However, as things stand, no showers are expected during the match
Players to watch out for
Nicholas Pooran: The West Indies batter has been in excellent form in the T20 World Cup, having amassed 227 runs at 45.40 to go with a strike rate of 148.36. He has scores of 27*, 36 and 98 in his last three innings and goes into this crucial match against South Africa in good form. He has been brutal against pace and spin, with a strike rate of 150 and 146.15, respectively. While he has been circumspect in the middle overs (SR 118.06), he has taken on the bowlers in the powerplay (SR 159.65) and at the death (212.5), further indicating how good he has been in the tournament.
Quinton de Kock: While de Kock's form was a matter of concern for heading into the Super 8s, his 74 against the USA and 65 against England have certainly eased concerns. He has scored 187 runs at a strike rate of 147.24, and the Proteas would hope that his rich form continues. Among players with at least 75 runs in the powerplay, de Kock's strike rate of 167.57 is the highest after Phil Salt (168.97).
Alzarri Joseph: With the likes of Akeal Hosein, Pooran and, to a certain extent, Roston Chase hogging, Alzarri Joseph's contribution should not be brushed under the carpet. The pacer is West Indies' leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.41 to his name. Moreover, he has been a consistent performer for West Indies in the tournament, having picked up at least two wickets in four of his six innings so far.
Key Battles
Quinton de Kock vs Akeal Hosein
Akeal Hosein has been in top form in the T20 World Cup, while de Kock is slowly bouncing back to his best. However, in the battle between the two, it is the South African batter who has had the upper hand. De Kock has faced 26 balls from Hoesin in T20Is, smashing him for 55 runs at a strike rate of 211.5. The left-arm spinner has managed to dismiss de Kock just twice. Who will have the upper hand when they come together in the crucial fixture?
Cricket.com’s suggested Fantasy XI
Probable XI
West Indies: 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: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
Streaming and Telecast details
The match will begin at 6 AM IST (June 24) and be streamed and telecast on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports, respectively.
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