Let’s take a look at the top parlay picks for the second Test between West Indies and South Africa, scheduled to take place at Providence Stadium, Guyana from August 15.
South Africa’s tour of the West Indies began with a draw in the first Test at Port of Spain. The tour includes two Tests, part of the World Test Championship (WTC), followed by a three-match T20I series. The West Indies, currently at the bottom of the WTC standings with a points percentage of 20.83, having won just one out of eight matches and lost five while drawing two. South Africa are sixth on the table with 26.67 points percentage, winning one out of five Tests and losing three.
The Proteas dominated the first Test at the Queen’s Park Oval but frequent rain interruptions on all five days meant that only 295 overs of play was possible out of 540. Tony de Zorzi made 78 runs at the top of the order while captain Temba Bavuma top-scored with 86. Kyle Verreynne (39) and Wiaan Mulder (41*) made contributions down the order to help South Africa get 357 in the first innings. Jomel Warrican was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts with 4 for 69 with Jayden Seales taking 3 for 67.
In response, Kraigg Brathwaite, Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty and Jason Holder had starts but none of them could convert those into big knocks as they were bundled out for 233. Keshav Maharaj was the star for the visitors with 4 for 76 in 40 overs while Kagiso Rabada bagged 3 for 56. With just over three sessions remaining in the match, South African openers added a 78-run stand before Tristan Stubbs smashed 68 off 50 to set a target of 298.
West Indies needed to play out just over two sessions to draw the Test and Alick Athanaze stepped up with an outstanding knock of 92. Maharaj was excellent in the second innings as well, picking a four-for but the Proteas didn’t have enough time.
South Africa to win
South Africa to beat West Indies at odds of 1.676 (22Bet)
The head-to-head record in Test cricket between these two teams heavily favors South Africa. Out of the 33 Test matches they’ve contested, South Africa has emerged victorious in 22, while the West Indies have only secured three wins, with the remaining eight matches ending in a draw.
South Africa’s batting lineup is strong, featuring players like Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, and David Bedingham. Their bowling attack is equally formidable, boasting the talents of Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, and Keshav Maharaj.
On the other hand, the West Indies’ batting lineup appears somewhat fragile, with significant reliance on key players such as Kraigg Brathwaite, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, and Joshua Da Silva. They do have a decent bowling unit, including Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, and Gudakesh Motie.
Looking at the strengths of the two teams, you can bet on South Africa to win the match at odds of 1.676 on 22Bet.
Temba Bavuma top South Africa batter
Temba Bavuma to be the top South Africa batter at odds of 5.50 (22Bet)
The South African captain is arguably their best batter in the longer format and provides great solidity in the middle order. Temba Bavuma has been in pretty good form in recent times, scoring 486 runs in the last seven Test matches at an average of 48.6 with one century and two half centuries.
In his overall career, Bavuma has amassed 3098 runs from 58 Test matches at an average of 36, including two hundreds and 21 fifties. You can back him to be the top batter for South Africa at odds of 5.50 on 22Bet.
Keshav Maharaj to be the top South Africa bowler
Keshav Maharaj to be the top South Africa bowler at odds of 3.00 (22Bet)
The left-arm orthodox spinner Keshav Maharaj is coming off a ‘player of the match’ performance in the first Test, where he snared 4 for 76 and 4 for 88 in two innings. He has been pretty good in the last few years, picking 37 wickets in Test cricket since 2022 at an average of 26.86.
Maharaj has played 51 Test matches for South Africa, picking 166 wickets at 31.43 apiece. He has nine five-wicket hauls to his credit in the longer format. Bet on him to be the top bowler for South Africa at odds of 3.00 on 22Bet.
Highest opening partnership South Africa
South Africa to score the most runs before the first wicket at odds of 1.90 (BetWinner)
South Africa have an opening pair of Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi, who stitched together partnerships of 43 and 78 runs in two innings in the first Test at Port of Spain. Both the batters have looked in good touch, with Tony de Zorzi scoring 78 and 45 runs in two innings, and Markram making 38 in the second innings.
West Indies openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis added 53 runs in the first innings but were dismissed in single digits in the second. You can take a punt on South Africa to have the highest opening partnership at odds of 1.90 on BetWinner.
Jason Holder TO 56.5 performance points
Jason Holder to score over 56.5 performance points at odds of 1.85 (22Bet)
Jason Holder has been in pretty good form with the bat, making consistent contributions, although his bowling hasn’t been effective. The all-rounder has picked four wickets in the last four Test matches but has had good starts with the bat.
Holder has registered one fifty and four scores of over 25. Considering his batting form and ability with the ball, you can bet on him to score over 56.5 performance points in the match at odds of 1.85 on 22Bet.
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- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi