The West Indies and South Africa will square off in the decisive second Test, starting August 15 at Providence Stadium in Guyana.
The first Test in Trinidad ended in a draw, the only stalemate in Test cricket this year. The match was largely affected by rain and a slow pitch that yielded little for bowlers. The winner of the upcoming game will seal the series.
South Africa’s tour of West Indies, 2nd Test:
Start date and time: Aug 15, 7:30 pm (IST)/ 2:00 pm (GMT)/ 10:00 am (local)
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Providence Stadium Pitch Report
The Providence Stadium in Guyana is set to host its first Test match since 2011. Known for offering a challenging surface for batters, the venue has a history of favouring bowlers. While pace bowlers are expected to find assistance with extra seam and bounce, spinners are also likely to play a crucial role. Both teams will need to adapt quickly to the conditions to come out on top.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Kyle Verreynne
Batters: Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Alick Athanaze
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Jason Holder, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Jomel Warrican
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Aiden Markram (c), Keshav Maharaj (vc)
Choice 2: Tony de Zorzi (c), Jomel Warrican (vc)
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WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton
WI vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 15, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Tevin Imlach, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Migael Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Dane Piedt
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