South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Complete Match Guide and Live Coverage Details
The cricketing action continues as South Africa and West Indies lock horns in the second T20 International at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, January 29. Following a dominant performance in the series opener, the Proteas will be looking to clinch the three-match series with another victory.
Match Preview and First T20I Recap
South Africa enters this contest with significant momentum after comprehensively defeating West Indies by nine wickets in the first T20I played in Paarl. Batting first, the West Indies team led by Roston Chase posted a competitive total of 173/9 in their allotted 20 overs. However, the South African batting lineup made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 17.5 overs with only one wicket lost.
George Linde was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance that yielded three crucial wickets. South African captain Aiden Markram led from the front with a blistering 86 runs off just 47 deliveries, while opening partner Lhuan-dre Pretorius contributed 44 runs. Ryan Rickelton added a well-constructed 40 runs to complete the comprehensive victory.
Essential Match Information
Match Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 29
- Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Match Start Time: 9:30 PM IST
- Toss Time: 9:00 PM IST
Live Telecast and Streaming Information for Indian Viewers
Cricket enthusiasts in India can follow all the action through multiple broadcasting platforms:
Live Telecast: The match will be available for live telecast on the Star Sports network across India.
Live Streaming: Digital viewers can access the live streaming of the match through the Jiohotstar website and mobile application.
Predicted Playing XIs
South Africa:
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Aiden Markram (Captain)
- Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper)
- Dewald Brevis
- Rubin Hermann
- Jason Smith
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kwena Maphaka
West Indies:
- Brandon King
- Johnson Charles (Wicketkeeper)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase (Captain)
- Romario Shepherd
- Jason Holder
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
Full Squad Details
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (Captain), Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock, Rubin Hermann, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada.
West Indies Squad: Shai Hope (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Johnson Charles (Wicketkeeper), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Shamar Springer.
As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, cricket fans can expect an exciting contest between bat and ball at one of South Africa's premier cricket venues. The West Indies will be determined to level the series, while South Africa aims to continue their winning momentum and secure the series victory.
