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

WI vs SA 2nd Test is all set to entertain fans from both nations after a nail-biting first Test that ended in a draw. The 2nd encounter between both sides begins on Thursday, August 15.

The venue of the match is Providence Stadium in Guyana. Kraigg Brathwaite and Temba Bavuma are the captains of the West Indies and South Africa respectively. Below is the prediction for the West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test.

WI vs SA Team Analysis

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite is the skipper of West Indies in the WI vs SA Test series. West Indies has shown might in the middle order but struggled with bowling.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma is the captain of South Africa in the series. They have a strong set of batters and bowlers who can dominate on Caribbean pitches.

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WI vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The WI vs SA match takes place at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The pitch is a good-scoring one but spinners always enjoy a good day at work.

Form and Fitness

There are no cases of injuries in players from both teams. Further reports are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

West Indies- West Indies has the home advantage and a strong set of youngsters who can shock the Proteas.

South Africa- South Africa has a much better record in head-to-head clashes and they are a far better side than West Indies.

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

WI vs SA Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

WI- Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada were the best performers in the first match.

SA- Kraigg Brathwaite, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, and Kemar Roach can come up with a good show in the 2nd Test.

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WI vs SA Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Alick Athanaze or Kacy Karty

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Tony de Zorzi

WI vs SA Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Jayden Seales or Gudakesh Motie

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Keshav Maharaj or Lungi Ngidi

Who will win the Match?

South Africa is likely to win the match as they were more dominating in the 1st Test. The Temba Bavuma & Co. has a more experienced set of batters and bowlers on their side. Also, they have won 4 games out of 5 against West Indies in previous clashes.

Conclusion

The WI vs SA 2nd Test is a crucial game for both sides as the winner of the match will also win the series. The two-match series is tied 0-0 and the team that wins the next game will also steal the series in its favor.