WI vs SA Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs SA 2nd T20I is all set to entertain cricket fans from both sides. South Africa finished as runners-up in the recent T20I World Cup in West Indies and they need to repeat their heroics to outplay West Indies in the series.

The WI vs SA T20I series is tied 1-0 after the opening game, where West Indies outplayed the visitors by 7 wickets. The Rovman Powell & Co. chased down the 176-run target with ease. Below is the complete prediction for West Indies vs South Africa 2nd T20I 2024.

WI vs SA Team Analysis

West Indies

Rovman Powell leads West Indies in the series. They lost the two-match Test series 1-0 and need to make a comeback in the T20I series.

With one win in kitty, the Caribbean side can capture the series if they win the next game.

South Africa

Aiden Markram is the captain of South Africa in the WI vs SA T20I series. They are among the most dominant sides in the shortest format at the moment and showed wonderful form in the South Africa tour of the West Indies 2024.

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WI vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The West Indies vs South Africa 2nd T20I takes place at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. It is a low-scoring ground where spinners get a lot of advantage.

After the first game, the pitch is expected to slow down more and teams might post less than 170-150 once again.

Form and Fitness

There were no injuries to any players in the previous game and all the players are available for the next match. Hence, they are all fit and fine to play the next game. Further details are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

West Indies- West Indies has the home advantage and some very powerful batters in the shortest format. Hence, they are quite a dominant team at home soil.

South Africa- South Africa has a powerful set of pacers and hard-hitting batters and can dominate any team in any conditions. They also won the Test series and can make a comeback in the next two games.

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WI vs SA Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs SA Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

WI- Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, and Romario Shepherd were the top performers for the side in the last match.

SA- Tristan Stubbs, Patrick Kruger, Ottneil Baartman, and Kwena Maphaka showed good form in the last match.

WI vs SA Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Shai Hope or Nicholas Pooran

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Aiden Markram or Tristan Stubbs

WI vs SA Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Akeal Hosein or Gudakesh Motie

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Bjorn Fortuin or Patrick Kruger

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Who will win the Match?

South Africa is highly likely to make a comeback in the match as they have lost the last game and would not lose the series in the first two games. South Africa is known for its comeback and will leave no stone unturned to grab the victory this time.

Conclusion

The 2nd T20I is a crucial game for both sides. South Africa needs to win at any cost to evade a series defeat. West Indies eye to win the next match to grab a series victory before the final clash.