West Indies vs South Africa, 2024 T20 World Cup: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

By Vinay Chhabria

Modified Jun 23, 2024 23:34 IST

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West Indies will lock horns with South Africa in tonight's 2024 T20 World Cup match. The game will begin at 8.30pm local time in North Sound (6am IST on June 24 in India).

Although South Africa have been on a six-match winning streak in the 2024 T20 World Cup, they will be knocked out from the tournament if they lose against West Indies tonight. Meanwhile, the home side has a golden chance to top the Group 2 points table by defeating the Proteas.

The winner of this match will join England in the Top 2 of the Group 2 standings. Here's a short preview for this high-stakes clash.

West Indies vs South Africa, 2024 T20 World Cup match details

Match: West Indies vs South Africa, Match 50, 2024 T20 World Cup

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound

Date and Time: June 23, 8.30pm Local Time (June 24, 6am IST)

West Indies vs South Africa probable XIs

West Indies

Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Obed McCoy.

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Aiden Markram (c), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Ottniel Baartman.

West Indies vs South Africa pitch report

The pitch report for the West Indies vs South Africa match will be broadcast live before Rovman Powell and Aiden Markram walk out for the toss. Generally, the wicket at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has equally helped batters and bowlers. Teams batting first have won 12 out of 20 T20Is played here.

West Indies vs South Africa weather forecast

The skies will be mostly cloudy for this high-stakes match in North Sound. There is 23% chance of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius. The wind speed will likely be 16 km/h.