Teams West Indies (WI) and South Africa (SA) continue their ongoing T20I series by facing off in the third T20I. Both sides will lock horns at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Wednesday, August 28. It is worth noting that the West Indies have already won the T20I series, winning the first two matches, and they will hope to register their third straight win as well.
On the other hand, South Africa, which has not won a single game, will hope for a consolation win. The team will aim to focus on what went wrong and make improvements in the third game.
WI vs SA Date and Venue
The West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20I takes place on August 27 (Tuesday). The venue of the match is Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
The match begins at 12:30 AM IST in India on the next day i.e. August 28.
WI vs SA Match Preview- 3rd T20I, South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024
WI vs SA Probable Playing XIs
West Indies:
Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy.
South Africa:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Kwena Maphaka.
WI vs SA Key Battles
Tristan Stubbs vs Matthew Forde
Tristan Stubbs has been a superb performer for the side in the WI vs SA T20I series. Matthew Forde needs to outplay him with his bowling.
Nicholas Pooran vs Lizaad Williams
Nicholas Pooran has done a marvelous job with the bat and Lizaad Williams can crush him in the next game with his pace attack.
Reeza Hendricks vs Akeal Hosein
Reeza Hendricks is a powerful opener for South Africa and Akeal Hosein has impressed with his bowling show. Hence, the fight will be amazing to watch out for.