Cricket Prediction | West Indies vs South Africa | 1st Test | August 07, 2024 – Let’s see who will win the Match.

WI vs SA Match Analysis

As they take on South Africa in the first test match of the two-match Test Series, the hosts, the West Indies, will be looking to regain their composure and dignity. Last month, the West Indies team was humiliated in England and faced a great deal of criticism. After a six-month sabbatical, the South African team will compete in this format as they try to get back to their best.  

In the past few years, South Africans have ruled the West Indies. They will want to build on their five-game winning streak against the other team. The visitors are formidable because of their potent pace assault. West Indian players are inexperienced and have not had much success with this format. 

WI vs SA Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

Last month, Kraigg Brathwaite’s squad was humiliated by a 0-3 loss against England. The team needs to move past the series loss because they did not compete in any of the games. In this encounter, the South Africans will be tough on them, and Brathwaite anticipates that his batters will rise to the occasion and put an end to their run of consecutive Test cricket defeats.  

The South African pace attack will put them to the test, so Kraigg Brathwaite needs to take the initiative and get off to a strong start with Mikyle Louis. As he develops as a player, Alick Athanaze will try to score more runs in the middle order with Keacy Carty and Kavem Hodge. Joshua Da Silva and Jason Holder will aim to do well in the bottom middle order.

The bowling attack will have a difficult task because their opponents have skilled batsmen. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales need to start quickly to put the visitors on the defensive. In the middle overs, Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph must exert pressure on the batsman. The squad is anticipating a strong performance from Gudakesh Motie, who had a terrific tour of England.

West Indies Squads

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Kemar Roach, Mikyle Louis, Jayden Seales

South Africa

The goal for Temba Bavuma’s team is to get off to a strong start in the two-game series. After a break of six months, the squad is back in this format and will be looking to bounce back from a 0-2 loss in New Zealand against a team that was fielded off the bench. They have a strong record against the West Indies in this format, and Bavuma would want an early lead.  

Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram need to take on the new ball and get off to a fast start. The squad anticipates Tristan Stubbs to lead the middle order and establish partnerships with David Bedingham and Temba Bavuma. With a strong performance, Kyle Verreynne and Kagiso Rabada will try to solidify their spots on the team.

The South Africans will want early strikes from Kagiso Rabada and Nandre Burger since they have a potent bowling assault. Having Dane Paterson in the midfield will help Lungi Ngidi, who has struggled with his form in recent months. The team expects the lone spinner, Keshav Maharaj, to do well when bowling extended spells.

South Africa Squads

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Dane Paterson 

WI vs SA outfield report

Queen’s Park, Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

At the toss, the weather will have a major impact. In the first session, the wicket will be difficult to bat on because of how much the new ball will move. Based on past patterns, the team that wins the toss would want to bowl first. Overcast skies would be visible over Port of Spain, and there would be frequent rain delays during the game. 

It is going to be difficult to bat, particularly in the final two days. Here, the first-batting team will be pleased with 400 runs on the board, as the average first-inning score is 304 runs.

WI vs SA Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The SA won all five games in their last five matches and WI won none. 

West Indies vs South Africa Prediction

Winning the toss

• South Africa

Player of the Match

• South Africa – Aiden Markram

Most runs

• West Indies – Kraigg Brathwaite
• South Africa – Aiden Markram

Most wickets

• West Indies – Jayden Seales
• South Africa – Kagiso Rabada

Most sixes

• West Indies – Kraigg Brathwaite
• South Africa – Aiden Markram

Team Scores Batting First

• West Indies – 350+
• South Africa – 400+

According to cricket analysts, South Africa has a 65% chance of winning.

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