Cricket Prediction | West Indies vs South Africa | 2nd Test | August 15, 2024 – Let’s see who will win the Match?

WI vs SA Match Analysis

Test cricket comes to Providence for the first time since May 2011, which will delight both locals and aficionados of the longer format of the game in Guyana! Throughout the five days of this match, there will be lots of competition for the Sir Vivian Richards Trophy. After this game, the series, which is now at 0-0, will come to an end. In addition, both teams require points from the World Test Championship, where South Africa is now only two spots ahead of the West Indies in seventh place, with the former leading the table at the moment.

Although the First Test was a fun match, the wicket held up well and the batsmen were able to control the last few overs. On a spin-friendly surface, nevertheless, we may anticipate Keshav Maharaj to be very dangerous in this match.

WI vs SA Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

The West Indies have struggled to score runs regularly, as demonstrated in the first series game when they were only able to muster 233 in response to South Africa’s 357. Nevertheless, despite losing skipper Kraigg Brathwaite for a three-ball duck in the second innings while trying to save some batting time, the team displayed excellent skill, scoring 201/5 from 56.2 overs to avert a South African triumph.

Mikyle Although Louis virtually always gets off to a good start at the head of the order, he struggles in his twenties and thirties when he is frequently written off. Alick Athanaze, who shone in the First Test’s second innings, will be crucial in this match.

Jayden Seales picked up where he left off with the ball during the England tour last month, and we anticipate that he will be the primary threat in terms of pace, with Jomel Warrican doing the heavy lifting with the turning ball.

West Indies Squads

West Indies

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

South Africa

Although South Africa dominated the First Test at Port of Spain last week, their bowlers were ultimately unable to achieve victory due to little assistance from the pitch. We don’t anticipate any roster changes for the visitors, and Temba Bavuma, the skipper, will once more be pressing for significant first-inning runs on this Providence surface.

After taking nine wickets in the First Test, West Indian batters will be cautious of spinner Keshav Maharaj, who will undoubtedly play a significant role in this game. Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada, two pace bowlers, will both be utilized as strike bowlers and bowl brief, fast spells.

All four of the top four players—Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs—come into this match having scored runs in Port of Spain, so there won’t be any lack of confidence at the top of the order.

South Africa Squads

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi 

WI vs SA outfield report

Providence Stadium, Guyana

The side batting first has won both of the previous Test matches at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, therefore first innings will be important because the wicket is predicted to deteriorate starting on day three. Both captains are likely to want to bat first, in our opinion.

The prognosis indicates that Guyana will have five dry days with a high of over 30 degrees during the test! From the beginning to the end, there will be a lot of humidity, with very little cloud cover on day two. Throughout, the spin should be a problem, and the bounce should become erratic starting on day four.

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

The SA won four 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 – Temba Bavuma

Most runs

• West Indies – Keacy Carty
• South Africa – Temba Bavuma

Most wickets

• West Indies – Jomel Warrican
• South Africa – Keshav Maharaj

Most sixes

• West Indies – Keacy Carty
• South Africa – Temba Bavuma

Team Scores Batting First

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

According to cricket analysts, South Africa has a 67% chance of winning.

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