West Indies skipper Rovman Powell (43) shined for the Men in Maroon in the rain-reduced 11-over game played at the same venue on Saturday. Though David Miller played a quickfire 48-run knock for the Proteas side, but that was not enough to challenge the Men in Maroon. Sheldon Cottrell and Odean Smith picked two wickets each for the touring party, while Sisanda Magala bagged three scalps for the hosts.
With a loss in the first game, South Africa will now look to level the series by registering a win in the second T20I. On the other hand, the Windies side would eye to seal the three-match leg when they face the home team in the upcoming game.
Pitch report:
The track at Supersport Park favours the fast bowlers, but it also tends to help the spinners as the game progresses. The venue has hosted 15 T20Is so far, with eight matches being won by the team batting first.
Probable XIs:
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram (captain), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell (captain), Odean Smith, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell
Match Prediction:
Case 1
- South Africa wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 45-50
- South Africa total: 165-175
Case 2
- West Indies wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 55-60
- West Indies total: 175-185
Team batting first to win the contest.
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