WI vs SA: Some big names are scheduled to take place on Sunday in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The second game of the day will take place in Group 2 between the hosts, West Indies and South Africa. This is a must-win game for both sides, and the result of this game will decide which two teams from his group make it to the semi-final.
This match will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound. South Africa have been undefeated so far. South Africa have won two games, but they still need this win to make it to the semis. Because if they lose, then all come down to the NRR, and South Africa don’t have a better NRR, so they can be eliminated. On the other hand, West Indies need this win, and if they win, they have a better NRR than South Africa, and they will qualify.
Here are the overall WI vs SA T20 head-to-head records ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup match 50 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.
West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup Head to Head Records
South Africa and West Indies have faced each other in four matches in the history of T20 World Cups. The first ever game between these two teams was played in 2007, which was the inaugural game of the inaugural T20 World Cup, when Chris Gayle hit a century but West Indies lost. South Africa have beaten West Indies three times out of four T20 World Cup games.
Matches | SA Won | WI Won | Tie | NR |
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4 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
West Indies vs South Africa T20 Head to Head Records
There is nothing much to separate between these two sides in the T20 internationals. There have been a total of 22 games between South Africa and West Indies, and both sides have won 11 matches each. West Indies have won five out of the last six matches.
Matches | SA Won | WI Won | Tie | NR |
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22 | 11 | 11 | – | – |
T20 World Cup 2024: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 WC Stats and Records
This venue has been hosting international matches regularly. It was built in 2006 and has a seating capacity of 10,000 at once. This is the first time that T20 World Cup matches are being played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. A total of 8 games were given to host this T20 World Cup at this venue. Six have been done, and two are remaining.
The venue is even for the teams batting first or second. In this tournament, three times teams have won batting first and three times bowling second. So the toss doesn’t make much of an impact here, unlike at other venues. It has a first-inning average score of 123, and this venue has yet to record a 200 total in T20Is. Two games are scheduled to take place at this venue, including the one between West Indies and South Africa.
You can check out all the T20 records of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium ahead of WI vs SA in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
Total T20I Matches | 6 | ||
First Match | 09/06/2024 | ||
Last Match | 20/06/2024 | ||
Batting 1st Won | 3 | ||
Batting 2nd Won | 3 | ||
Matches Tied | 0 | ||
Matches N/R | 0 | ||
Highest Team Inn | 194/4 (20 Ov) by RSA vs USA | ||
Lowest Team Inn | 47/10 (13.2 Ov) by OMAN vs ENG | ||
Average Score | 123 |
T20WC 2024: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Ahead of WI vs SA
This venue assists spinners and pacers alike. There will be early movement when the ball is new. It offers good pace and seam as well. When the ball gets old, the slower ones will come in handy. The wind will also play a part, as hitting into the wind will be a big challenge. Overall, 35 matches have been played here, and 16 have been won batting first and 17 batting second.
West Indies vs England X-Factor
West Indies X-Factor
Nicholas Pooran has been in tremendous form with the bat. He is the leading scorer in the on-going tournament. He has scored 227 runs at an average of 45.40 and a strike rate of 148.36. Pooran is very destructive, and if he gets set, he will take West Indies to a big total. With the ball, Alzarri Joseph plays an important role. The pacer has taken 11 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 7.41. He is the wicket-taker bowler and can put the South African batter under pressure.
South Africa X-Factor
Quinton de Kock has hit two consecutive half-centuries in the Super 8 stage. As a result, he has now won back-to-back Man of the Match awards. The southpaw is taking more risks in the powerplay to give his team good starts, and that will be the key in the WI vs SA clash. Anrich Nortje has been the leading wicket-taker for South Africa with 11 wickets at an economy rate of 5.91. He is bowling well and using the conditions to good effect. With his pace, he can be hard to handle.