Let us take you through the West Indies vs South Africa best odds that will help you pick the right team for the Super 8 clash at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
No host has ever won the T20 World Cup and Rovman Powell’s West Indies are currently looking to change the trend. Winning 4 matches in a row, the co-hosts have shown that they have the firepower to win the championship. South Africa are to win an ICC trophy and they will want to open their account as well.
Where to watch West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 clash live
In Pakistan, fans can catch the final game of their side in the tournament on PTV Sports and Ten Sports.
Star Sports brigns the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to India and extended coverage to Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives. The matches will also be live-streamed on Disney + Hotstar in several Indian regional languages for all kinds of fans to follow.
- With increased interest in cricket, USA will watch the tournament live on Willow TV and Willow Xtra while the Cricbuzz app provides live streaming in several countries, including the USA and Canada.
- Fox Sports has secured the broadcasting rights in Australia, with live streaming available on Kayo Sports.
- The coverage extends to other ESPN covers the tournament in the Caribbean Islands, who are co-hosts for the event.
- UK will watch sporting action live from the tournament on Sky Sports who will broadcast the T20 World Cup.
- UAE and MENA regions are covered by CricLife and StarzON.
Possible XI: West Indies vs South Africa
Let us now take you through the possible playing XIs for the teams to help you analyse the West Indies vs South Africa best odds.
West Indies have depended mostly on Nicholas Pooran in the batting department. Rovman Powell, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford have contributed with useful performances as well. In bowling, Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph have stepped up with wickets at regular intervals.
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies vs South Africa: Head-to-Head
West Indies and South Africa have faced each other 22 times in T20Is since their first meeting back in 2007. There is nothing to separate them as both teams have won 11 matches apiece. In T20 World Cups, however, South Africa have a 3-1 lead over their opponents.
The Proteas have done well in the bowling department, but now it is the turn of their batters to step up. Quinton de Kock has had his ups and downs. The likes of Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen are yet to be at their very best.
In their previous meeting West Indies beat the Proteas by 8 wickets at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Johnson Charles won the Player of the Match award after he scored 69 runs off 26 balls and helped the hosts chase down the target of 164 with 37 balls left.
West Indies favourites to win
West Indies will go into the game as favourites with odds of 1.205 on 22Bet.
West Indies will have the upper hand in the next match, but not by a big margin. Recently, they beat South Africa 3-0 in a bilateral series and they will have the psychological advantage.
If you believe South Africa have any chance of beating West Indies, go to Parimatch and 22Bet where the odds are 4.920.
Venue analysis Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
The average score at the venue in Antigua is around the 170-run mark from 5 matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Overall, the average score is around the 150-mark.
Characteristics of the venue
- Batters will have their chances to play the big shots
- Teams bowling well in the powerplay may end up winning the game
- The outfield is expected to be fast and fielders need to be on their toes
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Nicholas Pooran is expected to be the standout batter for West Indies with odds of 3.00. The southpaw is currently the top run-scorer for his team in the ongoing tournament with a top score of 98.
Alzarri Joseph can be the top bowler for the West Indies with odds of 3.00 on 22Bet. The speedster has taken a 4-wicket haul and will be high on confidence.
Quinton de Kock can be the top batter for South Africa with odds of 3.00. The southpaw started the tournament slowly, but the knock of 74 will keep the veteran in good stead.
Anrich Nortje may turn out to be the pick of the bowlers for South Africa with odds of 3.00. Ever since he won the Player of the Match award against Sri Lanka, Nortje has been on top of his game.
If you are ready to take some more risks, you can opt for Tabraiz Shamsi as the best Player of the Match with odds of 20. Shamsi picked up a 4-wicket haul against Nepal and is expected to pose a threat to the Caribbean batters.
West Indies fixtures at the T20 World Cup 2024
- vs Papua New Guinea – Sun, 02 June 2024, Guyana, 10:30 AM local time – WON
- vs Uganda – Sat, 08 June 2024, Guyana, 08:30 PM local time – WON
- vs New Zealand – Wed, 12 June 2024, Trinidad, 08:30 PM local time – WON
- vs Afghanistan – Mon, 17 June 2024, St Lucia, 08:30 PM local time – WON
- vs England – Wed, 19 June 2024, St Lucia, 08:30 PM local time – LOST
- vs United States – Fri, 21 June 2024, Barbados, 08:30 PM local time
- vs South Africa – Sun, 23 June 2024, Antigua, 08:30 PM local time
South Africa fixtures at the T20 World Cup 2024
- vs Sri Lanka – Mon, 3 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time – WON
- vs Netherlands – Sat, 8 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time – WON
- vs Bangladesh – Mon, 10 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time – WON
- vs Nepal – Fri, 14 June 2024, St Vincent, 07:30 PM local time – WON
- vs USA – Wed, 19 June 2024, St Vincent, 07:30 PM local time – WON
- vs England – Fri, 21 June 2024, St Lucia, 10:30 AM local time
- vs West Indies – Sun, 23 June 2024, Antigua, 08:30 PM local time
- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi
- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi
