This Super 8 match is crucial for the West Indies as winning this will mark their surety in the semi-finals. After the loss against England, the Caribbean side have another chance to prove themselves to be the powerhouse that they have been in the sport for many decades. Whereas South Africa have been having a close yet victorious run this season, showcasing their ability to win the championship. Will the West Indies be successful in breaking the consecutive winning record of South Africa?
Ahead of Monday’s West Indies vs South Africa contest in Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at 6am, here are a few things you need to know.
Pitch report
A low run-scoring pitch, where the most runs scored in this tournament was 197, by South Africa themselves. Yet the pitch is friendly to bowlers as well as batters, as it provides optimum bounce to the ball.
Weather forecast
Rain will be seen as a threat to both the teams as according to the weather forecast, chances of the game getting washed out is likely. However, the precipitation probability decreases to 17 per cent by the evening.
Probable XI
West Indies: Rovman Powell (c), Shai Hope/Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd/Roston Chase, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi/Ottneil Baartman, Anrich Nortje
