The second game of the T20I series between West Indies and South Africa will be played at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. The West Indies won the first game convincingly to get an early lead in the three-match series.
After being asked to bat first, South Africa got off to a shaky start. Half of their side was back in the hut in the eighth over. However, Tristan Stubbs (76) and Patrick Kruger (44) stitched together a brilliant partnership which helped them post 174 on the board at the end of their 20 overs.
The West Indies picked up seven wickets in total. Matthew Forde bowled an outstanding spell and registered figures of 3/27 in his four overs. Shamar Joseph also grabbed two scalps.
In response, Alick Athanaze (40) and Shai Hope (51) gave the hosts a blazing start. Nicholas Pooran went berserk at number three and scored 65* off just 26 balls to help West Indies chase down the total in 17.5 overs. Pooran’s knock comprised two boundaries and seven maximums.
Ottneil Baartman picked up two wickets for the Proteas but they failed to defend the target.
The Windies have taken an early lead with a seven-wicket win and will be high in confidence. They will be looking to wrap up the series on Sunday itself with a game to go.
South Africa’s batters struggled to get going in the first T20I and will be hoping to put in a much-improved performance in the second T20I to keep the series alive. A cracking contest awaits us in Tarouba.
West Indies vs South Africa Probable XIs
West Indies
Team News
No injury concerns. All the players are fully fit.
Probable XI
Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph.
South Africa
Team News
All the players in the squad are available for selection.
Probable XI
Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman Kwena Maphaka.
West Indies vs South Africa Match Prediction
West Indies were ruthless in the first T20I. They have taken an early lead in the series and will be eyeing an unassailable lead in the second T20I. South Africa will have to fire in unison on Sunday to force the series to a decider.
West Indies have the winning momentum and expect them to carry it forward.
Prediction: West Indies to win this contest
Powell , the passenger , needs to go so we can have a better batsman in that position.