USA vs South Africa Scorecard and Highlights: Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada take South Africa to a comfortable 18 run victory over USA

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Post-match comments

Aiden Markram -  Gous played well. Made life tough for us. Couple of tidy overs from us and the margin could have been better. But lessons learnt. Nice start. At the half time, the wicket changed a little. It got slower. They bowled well. We would have loved to finish with a bang. Couple of lessons to take. Big for us that Quinny got his flow. Everyone else just chipped in. Couple of overs we could have tidied upon. A few executions here and there might have let us down. The wind was strong so I feel the bowlers have done a decent job.

Aaron Jones - I don't wanna say disappointed. I thought we could have been more disciplined with the ball. But it goes this way sometimes. I think we need to be more disciplined. We will try and go back to the board. And come back stronger. Happy to be going home. I know the conditions well.

Quinton de Kock - Player of the Match: There have been a few tricky wickets, nice to spend time out there. USA put us under pressure, it was a great game. Just trying to focus on scoring runs, rest of it will take care of itself. We have had a few tricky wickets coming into this game, so it was great to be out there. We still have a few games to win, we are coming up against big teams. It was a good game, but it changes next time. Different venue, different team, so you never know what's out there.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada take South Africa to a comfortable 18 run victory over USA

USA gave South Africa a tough fight, chasing a massive target of 195, but in the end, it proved to be too much against South Africa's quality attack.

South Africa won by 18 runs, starting the Super 8 stage on a winning note! USA need to look back at this game and try to comeback stronger in the next one.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh have put on a brilliant fight for USA, 145/5 in 17 overs

Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh have put on a brilliant partnership under the circumstances and have given some hope for the USA supporters.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Corey Anderson gets dismissed, USA in deep trouble

Corey Anderson gets dismissed and USA have lost their way here, looks a difficult task from here for the co-cost nation. South Africa will look to finish this early here.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Keshav Maharaj strikes and USA lose their 3rd wicket with scoring reading 57 in 7 overs

After a brilliant start, USA have lost their way!! They have lost 3 wicket in quick time and are in deep trouble. South Africa will fancy their chances of getting over the line from here.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Steven Taylor departs after a fiery knock of 24 in the powerplay against South Africa

Kagiso Rabad pick up the first wicket, and dismisses Taylor who was looking dangerous. USA off to a decent start in the powerplay!

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs take South Africa to 194/4 in 20 overs against USA

Excellent finish by South Africa but they will be slightly disappointed not to get to the 200-run mark which at one point was looking quite simple.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs takes South Africa to 156/4 in 16.2 overs

South Africa have lost momentum after the lost of two quick wickets, Klaasen and Stubbs look to take the team close to the 200 run mark.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Harmeet Singh on a hattrick, South Africa lose two in two

David Miller and Q de Kock get on back to back balls. South Africa have lost a little momentum here but they have lots of attacking batters still to come. 

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: South Africa have reached 100 in the 10th over on the back of Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram's brilliance

South Africa are on cruise mode and have lost only 1 wicket and reached 100 in the half way mark!! USA need something dramatic here to pull things back.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: South Africa lose Reeza Hendricks early in the powerplay but the runs have been piled up

South Africa are off to a fantastic start in the powerplay, they have attacked from the get go and have been successful. Hendricks hasbeen dismissed but Q De Kock and co have taken the charge on the USA bowlers.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Comments at toss

Aiden Markram: Doesn't look too bad. We weren't really sure of what to do for the toss. Probably we were leaning towards bowling but don't mind batting first. Extra spinner today for us. Unfortunately Ottneil Baartman misses out purely on conditions, Keshav comes in

Aaron Jones: We going to have a bowl first. It's going to be good wicket so we want the seamers to exploit first. Extra spinner for us today, Kenjige in.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Playing XIs

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.

United States (Playing XI): Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Andries Gous(w), Aaron Jones(c), Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: TOSS

USA have won the toss and opted to bowl first.

The Proteas have entered the building 🌍🏏🇿🇦

🏟 Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
🕚 16:30 CAT
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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 19, 2024

SUPER 8: SOUTH AFRICA | #T20WorldCup2024

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— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 19, 2024

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: South Africa (Team News)

South Africa enters the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 with an unbeaten record, largely thanks to their formidable bowling attack. However, their batting lineup, featuring stars like Quinton de Kock, Reeze Hendricks, and Aiden Markram, has yet to fully showcase its potential on challenging tracks. With key players like Henriech Klassen, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller in the mix, the Proteas will be eager to prove their prowess against the USA.

South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters, including Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, look to flex their muscles against a spirited USA team in the Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024. With a strong bowling performance so far, the Proteas aim to kickstart the Super Eight stage with a victory.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: USA (Team News)

USA has been the surprise package of the T20 World Cup 2024, advancing to the Super Eight stage with an aggressive and fearless approach. The team, an eclectic mix of players from various cricketing backgrounds, has already caused a significant upset by defeating Pakistan.

Led by Monank Patel, USA's strength lies in their collective team spirit and the ability to perform under pressure. With experienced players like Aaron Jones and Corey Anderson, they aim to continue their impressive run.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!! 🇺🇸🔥🙌

For the first time ever, #TeamUSA have qualified for the Super 8 stage of the @ICC @T20WorldCup! 🤩✨

Congratulations, #TeamUSA! 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/tkquQhAVap

— USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 14, 2024

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Pitch Report - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

It will be a good toss to lose because the pitches here are unpredictable. The pitches will provide a lot of help for the bowlers and run-making will be difficult as the tournament has suggested so far. Recent weather conditions have been wet, potentially affecting pitch conditions on match day. The captain who wins the toss will look to bat second.

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Probable Playing 11s

USA Playing 11: Monank Patel (c), Steven Taylor, Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan.

South Africa Playing 11: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman

Thank you @WhiteHouse National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby for your kind words. We’ll be sure to use your encouragement as motivation for our upcoming matches in the West Indies! 💪#WeAreUSACricket 🇺🇸

🎥: C-SPAN pic.twitter.com/BH9U5ooH0c

— USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 18, 2024

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Head-to-Head stats (T20 World Cups)

This will be the first time these two teams will be facing each other

Total matches – 0

South Africa – 0

Bangladesh – 0

Tie - 0

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Squads

USA Squad: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.

South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Ryan Rickelton, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi

USA vs South Africa Live Score Updates: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 41

Hello and welcome to the Cricket Addictor's live blog of the 41st match and the first match of the Super 8s stage, played between South Africa and USA at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.