West Indies vs South Africa match in Super-8: The first match in the history of T-20 World Cup was played between them, the host needs to win

11 September 2007 | The first match in the history of T-20 World Cup was played on this day. In this match, West Indies and South Africa were face to face. In the match, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl. Batting first, West Indies scored 205 runs in 20 overs by losing 6 wickets with the help of Chris Gayle’s century. In reply, South Africa achieved the target by losing 2 wickets in 17.4 overs.

Another interesting thing about that match was that a player from the losing team was chosen as the Player of the Match. This has been seen in very few matches. The host of that World Cup was South Africa and this time it is West Indies.

Today again these two teams are to face each other in the 10th Super-8 match of T20 World Cup 2024.

Chris Gayle scored 117 runs in 57 balls in that match. He was selected as the Player of the Match.

Match details…
Super 8: West Indies vs South Africa
Date and Stadium: June 24, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Time: Toss – 5:30 AM, Match start – 6 AM

Close competition in T-20, South Africa ahead in World Cup

Importance of the match- This match is going to be important for the host West Indies. The team has 2 points from 2 matches and the run rate is the best among all the teams in Group-2. If the home team wants to reach the semi-finals, it will have to win the last match. Also, it will have to keep its run rate better than either South Africa or England. The team’s run rate is currently better than both the teams, so defeating South Africa can also be their task. On the other hand, South Africa has topped the points table by winning both its opening Super-8 matches.

Puran is the second top scorer of this T20 World Cup, Enrique Nortya is Africa’s top wicket taker

players to watch
West Indies

south africa

Role of toss and pitch- Pacers have always dominated in Antigua. A total of 20 T20 International matches have been played here so far. 60% of the matches have been won by the team batting first. 40% of the matches have been won by the chasing teams. In such a situation, teams would prefer to bat first after winning the toss here.

Weather Report- 48% chance of rain
There is a 48% chance of rain in Antigua on June 24. The temperature on this day will be 32 to 28 degrees Celsius. There may be rain with thunder at some places in the morning, after which the sun will come out for some time.

Possible playing-11 of both the teams
West Indies: Rovman Powell (captain), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Alzari Joseph and Gudakesh Moti.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrique Nortya, Ottneil Bartman.