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South Africa are set to host the West Indies for a two-match Test series starting on August 7 at Queen’s Park Ova𒊎l in Port of Spain, Trinidad. This series comes as both teams look to rebound from recent tours that ended in disappointment.
West Indies seeking redemption
The West Indies are coming off a tough three-match Test series in England, where they were whitewashed by the hosts. The Caribbean side will be eager to turn their fortunes around and deliver a stronger performance against the Pr💧oteas.
South Africa’s quest for revival
Similarly, South Africa last faced a challenging tour in New Zealand, where they too w♔ere clean swept in a two-match Test series by the Black Caps. The Proteas will aim to bounce back anꦡd regain their form on home soil.
WI vs SA: Head to Head Record in Tests:
Matches played: 32 | West Indies won: 03 | South Africa won: 22💯 | Draw: 7
Test Stats and Records at Queen’s Park Oval:
- Matches played: 62
- Matches won batting first: 20
- Matches won bowling first: 18
- Average 1st innings scores: 304
- Average 2nd innings scores: 313
- Average 3rd innings scores: 261
- Average 4th innings scores: 166
- Highest total recorded: 681/8 (198.4 Ov) by West Indies vs England
- Lowest total recorded: 46/10 (19.1 Ov) by England vs West Indies
WI vs SA: Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report:
The pitch at Queen’s Park Oval is considered balanced, providing opportunities for both bowlers and batters. Bowlers may have a slight advantage in the early stages, especially during the first two days. How🍎ever, as the game advances and the pitch slow down, it usually becomes more favorable for b🦋atters.
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WI vs SA: Port-of-Spain Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for the WI vs SA match in Port-of-Spain predicts significant 🧸rain throughout all five days, leading to potential regular interruptions. This consis൲tent precipitation is likely to impact the flow of the game and may result in delays or shortened sessions. Despite the rain, temperatures are expected to remain high, averaging around 32 degrees Celsius.
WI vs SA: 1st Test, Playing XI
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alཧick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua da Silva, Gudakesh Motie, Bryan Charles, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph
South Africa: A🌠iden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), Da🍰vid Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
