After the conclusion of the West Indies vs South Africa two-match Test series, both teams will play three-match T20I series. Both teams are playing the shortest format after the World T20 Cup in the Caribbean in June this year. They played each other in a virtual knockout during the Super Eight round two months back.
In that game, the eventual finalists won by three wickets. Both teams had a contrasting journey during the World Cup. While the home side bowed out in the Super Eight round, the Proteas managed to play their maiden World Cup final, losing to India. Both are looking to start their preparations for the World T20 Cup in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
West Indies vs South Africa 1st T20I: Head to Head
Both teams have given each other tough times in the shortest format so far. Not much can separate the two-time World T20 Cup winners and the 2024 finalists.
| Matches Played | 23 |
| West Indies Won | 11 |
| South Africa Won | 12 |
| No Result | 0 |
Date, Time, and Venue
August 24th, 12:30 AM
Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Venue stats
Matches – 9
Highest Score – 267/3 by England vs West Indies in 2023.
Lowest Score – 40 all-out by Uganda vs New Zealand in 2024.
Pitch Report
The venue is hosting the ongoing Caribbean T20 League Women’s 2024. Two games have been played in the space of 24 hours and both have been low-scoring. However, the Men’s game at this venue during the Men’s CPL has seen the average score of 160-plus. Both teams would look to bat first in the afternoon game.
Probable Playing XI
West Indies: J. Charles, S. Hope, N. Pooran (wk), A. Athanaze/S. Hetmyer, R. Powell (c), S. Rutherford, R. Shepherd, A. Hosein, G. Motie, O. McCoy, S. Joseph
South Africa: R. Rickelton (wk), R. Hendricks, R V. Dussen, A. Markram (c), D. Ferreira/T. Stubbs, W. Mulder, P. Kruger, K. Maphaka, B. Fortuin, O. Baartman, N. Burger
Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicketkeeper(s): N. Pooran (c), R. Rickelton
Batters: RV. Dussen (vc), S. Hetmyer, R. Hendricks
All-Rounder(s): A. Markram, R. Chase
Bowlers: A. Hosein, B. Fortuin, O. Baartman, G. Motie
Head to Head Contest
Wicketkeeper: J. Charles
Batters: T. Stubbs (c), R. Hendricks, R. Powell, S. Rutherford
All-Rounder(s): R. Shepherd, P. Kruger
Bowlers: G. Motie, S. Joseph (vc), K. Maphaka, N. Burger
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