The cricketing world is gearing up for an exciting three-match Test series between the West Indies and South Africa, set to commence on August 24, 2024. The series will be hosted at the iconic Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
Both teams are coming into this series with a mix of experienced campaigners and promising youngsters. The West Indies, known for their explosive batting and skillful bowling, will be looking to capitalize on home advantage and secure a series victory. South Africa, on the other hand, will aim to showcase its strength and challenge the hosts.
Key Players to Watch
West Indies:
Shai Hope: The elegant left-handed batter has been in consistent form and will be a crucial asset for the West Indies.
Roston Chase: A versatile all-rounder, Chase can contribute significantly with both bat and ball.
Shimron Hetmyer: The powerful left-handed batsman has the ability to change the course of a match with his aggressive stroke play.
South Africa:
Aiden Markram: The South African captain is a reliable batsman and will be expected to lead from the front.
Rassie van der Dussen: A classy batsman with a sound technique, van der Dussen can anchor the innings.
Lungi Ngidi: The pace bowler can extract pace and bounce from the pitch and can be a threat to the West Indies batters.
The Brian Lara Stadium is known for producing good batting wickets, favouring batters who can play with flair and aggression. Both teams will need to adapt to the conditions and play positive cricket to succeed.
The West Indies will likely rely on their spinners to exploit the conditions, while South Africa’s pace attack will be crucial in their quest for wickets. The series promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly-matched teams.
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West Indies vs South Africa, T20I Series Fixtures:
August 24: 1st T20I, Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad- 3 PM Local Time / 12:30 PM IST / 07:00 PM GMT
August 26: 2nd T20I, Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad – 3 AM Local Time / 12:30 PM IST / 07:00 PM GMT
August 28: 3rd T20I, Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad- 3 PM Local Time / 12:30 PM IST / 07:00 PM GMT
Squads:
West Indies: Johnson Charles(w), Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Fabian Allen
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton(w), Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman, Jason Smith, Bjorn Fortuin, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
India and Subcontinent: In most Asian countries, including India, the series will be streamed on the Fancode app and website.
United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sports
South Africa: Super Sport Grandstand and DSTV App
Australia: Discovery+ App
West Indies: RUSH Sports and Flow Sports
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