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West Indies will lock horns South Africa in the 50th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 23. The encounter will take place at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
Both teams are coming into the contest after registering victories in their previous games. While West Indies thrashed the USA by 9 wickets, South Africa edged past England by 7 runs.
WI vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 22 | West Indies won: 11 | South Africa won: 11
T20I Stats and Records at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 36
- Matches won batting first: 17
- Matches won bowling first: 17
- Average first innings scores: 125
- Average second innings scores: 106
- Highest total recorded: 196/5 (20 Ov) by India vs Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 47/10 (13.2 Ov) by England vs Oman
- Highest score chased: 153/3 (13.1 Ov) by Scotland vs Oman
- Lowest score defended: 95/5 (20 Ov) by India Women vs West Indies Women
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WI vs SA: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is shaping up to be a battleground where both batters and bowlers can shine. This well-balanced pitch promises an exciting contest with bat and ball going toe-to-toe. Fans can expect a closely fought match where neither side has a clear upper hand.
While the pitch is even, winning the toss might still be a big deal. The captain who wins might be tempted to bowl first, setting a target and then chasing it under pressure.
WI vs SA: Antigua Weather Forecast
Antigua might see a few passing showers, with a 14% chance of rain interrupting the match. One can expect muggy conditions with humidity reaching a high of 85%. Temperatures will be pleasant, hovering around 27 degrees Celsius with a gentle breeze blowing at 10 kilometres per hour.