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11 September 2007 | The first match in T-20 World Cup history was played on this day. West Indies and South Africa were face to face in this match. In the match, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl. Batting first, West Indies scored 205 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs 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 the player of the losing team was chosen as the player of the match. A lot of such work has been seen in 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 T-20 World Cup 2024.
Chris Gayle played an innings of 117 runs on 57 balls in that match. He was chosen player of the match.
Match details…
Super 8: West Indies vs South Africa
Date and Stadium: 24 June, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Time: Toss- 5:30 AM, Match Start- 6 AM
Close competition in T20, South Africa ahead in World Cup
Importance of the match- This match is going to be important for host West Indies. The team has 2 points in 2 matches and the run rate is the best among all the teams of Group-2. If the home team wants to reach the semi-finals, it will have to win the last match. Also, your run rate will have to be better than either South Africa or England. The team’s run rate is currently better than both the teams, so their work can be done even by defeating South Africa. On the other hand, South Africa has topped the points table by winning both its initial 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
- Nicholas Puran: Is the top scorer of the team and second top scorer of the tournament. He has scored 227 runs in 6 matches. This includes 1 half-century.
- Alzarri Joseph: Took 11 wickets in 6 matches of the tournament. He is the top wicket taker of the team. During this period his best is 4 wickets for 19 runs.
South Africa
- Kagiso Rabada: He is the second top wicket taker after South Africa’s Enrique Nortya. He has taken 9 wickets in 6 matches.
- Quinton de Kock: He is the batsman who has scored the most runs for the team. He has scored 187 runs in 6 matches. It includes 2 half-centuries.
Toss and pitch roll- Pacers have always been dominant in Antigua. A total of 20 T-20 International matches have been played here so far. 60% of the matches are won by the team batting first. 40% chasing teams won. In such a situation, teams would like to win the toss and bat first.
Weather report- 48% chance of rain
There is a possibility of 48% 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 there will be sunshine for some time.
Possible playing-11 of both the teams
West Indies: Rovman Powell (captain), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Moti.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Henrik Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansson, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortya, Otniel Baartman.
