WI vs SA Match Prediction– 2nd T20I, Who Will Win Today's T20I Match? South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024

The WI vs SA 2nd T20I will be played on Sunday, May 26 from 12.30 am IST which is 2 pm local time. West Indies won the first T20I by 28 runs.  The last two games are must-win for South Africa if they are to win the series. 

WI vs SA Team Analysis

West Indies 

Despite the senior players not being a part of the side, the other players stepped up in the first game. West Indies are without the likes of Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Nicholas Pooran in this series. Their bowlers stepped up to the plate in the first T20I and will look to replicate their form in the second T20I. 

South Africa 

South Africa too is missing their regular players. Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marco Jansen are busy playing in the IPL. Rassie Van der Dussen leads the side but could not step up with the bat. Reeza Hendricks was the only batter who looked in touch in the last game. 

South Africa have also rested the likes of David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Arnrich Nortje, and Keshav Maharaj to keep them fresh for the World Cup. 

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WI vs SA Key Factors 

Pitch Conditions 

Jamaica has hosted seven T20Is. The first T20I saw West Indies score 175 batting first which was more than enough for the visitors. The Windies bowlers extracted the conditions well from the wickets and reaped the rewards of the low and slow conditions. A score of around 160-170 is expected to be a competitive total. 

Form and Fitness 

Key players from both teams are missing from the respective squads from this series. A few of them are still busy playing in the IPL and will be playing in the IPL 2024 final on Sunday. South Africa are missing the likes of Aiden Markram, David Miller, and the two pacers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. West Indies are missing Andre Russell, Roman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Nicholas Pooran. 

Tactical Acumen

Both the captains are fairly inexperienced. Hence what kind of tactical methods they apply will be an interesting observation. For now, Brandon King has won the first T20I and made the right moves as captain. 

WI vs SA Score Prediction

Recent Venue Records (Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica)

STATS - T20

Total matches                                  7

Matches won batting first               4

Matches won bowling first             3

Average 1st Inns scores                160

Average 2nd Inns scores               141

Highest total recorded                  215/5 (20 Ov) by NZ vs WI

Lowest total recorded                  147/10 (19.5 Ov) by RSA vs WI

Highest score chased                   194/1 (18.3 Ov) by WI vs IND

Lowest score defended                96/9 (20 Ov) by WI vs IRE

Who Will Score Most Runs For West Indies: Kyle Mayers / Brandon King

Who Will Take Most Wickets For West Indies: Gudakesh Motie / Shamar Joseph

Who Will Score Most Runs For South Africa: Reeza / Hendricks / Quinton de Kock

Who Will Take Most Wickets For South Africa: Lungi Ngidi / Ottniel Baartman

WI vs SA Match Prediction– 2nd T20I, Who Will Win Today's T20I Match? South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024

West Indies having won the first T20I have the edge but South Africa are perfectly capable of leveling the series. West Indies are likely to win the game.

Conclusion 

There is a series to be won for both teams hence the last two games are expected to be closely contested ones.

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