New Delhi. In the Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup, the West Indies team played a do or die match against South Africa. England has already made it to the semi-finals from Group 2. After losing the toss against South Africa, the Windies team, which came out to bat, has suffered two early setbacks. Victory is important for the team as it has lost the first Super 8 match. The team had kept its semi-final hopes alive by defeating America.
West Indies, who came to bat first against South Africa, got a setback in the very first over. Marco Jansen dismissed the hero of the last match, Shai Hope. Explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran was caught by Marco Jansen off Aiden Markram’s ball on the first ball of the second over.
West Indies Playing XI
Kyle Myers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (captain), Sharfan Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzari Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Obed McCoy
South Africa’s playing XI
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrique Norkhia, Tabraiz Shamsi
The West Indies team has come with the hope of a big win against South Africa. If it loses here, it will be out of the tournament. On the other hand, South Africa just wants a win. By winning the first two matches, the team has almost confirmed its ticket to the semi-finals. In the first match, South Africa defeated America while in the second match it won over England.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 24, 2024, 06:31 IST