West Indies is all set to play the second T20 match of the three-match T20 series against South Africa in Sabina Park Jamaica.
In the first match of the series, West Indies defeated South Africa by 28 runs yesterday.
Playing first, West Indies scored 175 runs for the loss of eight wickets in allotted 20 overs. From the West Indies side, Brandon King scored 79 runs, apart from Kyle Mayers scored 34 runs and Rostan Chase scored 32 runs.
From South Africa, Ottniel Baartman and Andile Phehlukwayo took three wickets each.
Chasing West Indies target of 176, South Africa bowled for 147 runs in 19.5 overs.
From South Africa Rezza Hendricks scored 81 runs, Matthew Breetzke 19 and Rasse Van Der Dusan scored 17 runs.
Gudakesh Motie and Metew Forde took three wickets each while Obed McCoy took two wickets for West Indies.
In the absence of Rovman Powell, Brandon King will lead the West Indies. Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Joseph are part of the West Indies side against the Proteas.
On the other hand, South Africa will miss their key players Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, and Marco Jansen due to the Indian Premier League.
Kagiso Rabada will miss the series due to injury but he will be in the team before the T20 World Cup.
Here are the probable playing XI of both teams
South Africa (SA):
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Rassie van der Dussen (captain), Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King (captain), Johnson Charles (wicketkeeper), Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Roston Chase
Head to Head:
West Indies and South Africa have faced each other on 20 occasions in short format. South Africa has won 11 out of 19 games while West Indies won 9 matches against Proteas.
Key Players:
From the West Indies side, Shamar Joseph and Brandon King could play a vital role in the West Indies.
On the other hand, Rassie van der Dussencan and Rezza Hendricks can impress with the bat while Ottniel Baartman and Andile Phehlukwayo can impress with their bowling skills.
Live Streaming:
This series will be live in India on the Fancode app and website. Here are details for other regions:
West Indies: Rush Sports, ESPN
South Africa: SuperSport (Channel 212)
UK: TNT Sports 1
Match Details:
The second T20 match of the three-match T20 series will be played on Saturday at midnight (PKT) in Sabia Park, Jamaica.
Probable Scenarios:
Scenario 1:
WI won the toss and decided to bat first:
Power play: 50-55 runs
1st inning total: 180-185
WI won the match
Scenario 2:
We won the toss and decided to bowl first
Power Play: 50-55 runs
1st inning total: 175-185
SA won the match
