WI vs SA Live Score, South Africa Tour of West Indies, 2021 Live Score, WI vs SA Live Score Updates, WI vs SA laying XI’s

Date:              18th June, 2021

Time:              7:30 PM IST

Venue:            Marsa Sports Club, Malta

Match Preview

Team India are back in action as they eye a historic win at the expense of the Kiwis. The Indians have been on a roll in Test cricket lately with series wins over Australia and England in the last six months. Their bowling attack is arguably the best in the business, with Jasprit Bumrah at the helm. India will look to field both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, adding some much-needed balance and depth to the side. However, the onus will be on captain Virat Kohli, who hasn’t scored an international century in over a year, to set the record straight in the summit clash.

However, it isn’t going to be easy against New Zealand. The Kiwis head into the final on the back of a stunning win over England, despite Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson missing the second Test. The addition of Devon Conway has filled a gap in the batting unit, which already boasts world-beaters Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls. All eyes will be on the pace duo of Trent Boult and Kyle Jamieson, given their recent success in Test cricket.

The last time the two sides met in the Test arena, New Zealand decimated the Indians, courtesy of a fast-bowling masterclass. But with India improving and backing their strengths, an even contest beckons in Southampton.

WI vs SA Squads

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jermaine Blackwood (vc), Nkrumah Bonner, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jahmar Hamilton, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

South Africa

Dean Elgar (c), Temba Bavuma (vc), Quinton de Kock, Sarel Erwee, Beuran Hendricks, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Keegan Peterson , Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams , Prenelan Subrayen, Marco Jansen

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Shai Hope, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Joshua da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Jason Holder, Jayden Seales and Rakheem Cornwall

South Africa

Dean Elgar (c), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Quinton de Kock (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada

Weather Report & Pitch Condition

The pacers are expected to dominate proceedings yet again, with extra swing and bounce available in abundance. The batsmen will have to bide their time in the middle to see out the new ball. Although there shouldn’t be much turn on offer early on, the spinners should come into play in the latter half of the Test. Both teams will ideally look to bat first upon winning the toss, with the pitch likely to get slower as the game progresses.

WI vs SA Lineup

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