WI VS SA 1st Test matchWI vs SA, 1st Test: Match Preview, Head-to-Head Records, and Pitch Report
West Indies vs South Africa: First Test Match
The first Test match between the West Indies and South Africa in the series will be held from August 7 to 11 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
Head-to-Head Records
In the 32 matches played so far, the West Indies have won only 3 matches, while South Africa has clinched 22 victories. Seven matches ended in a draw, and none have concluded without a result.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain is known to favor fast bowlers. They can expect extra bounce, which might make run-scoring challenging for the batsmen. Therefore, the team winning the toss might opt to bat first to capitalize on the pitch conditions later.
- Probable Playing XI
West Indies: - Craig Brathwaite (Captain)
- Makhaya Lewis
- Keacy Carty
- Alick Athanasius
- Kavem Hodge
- Jason Holder
- Joshua Da Silva (Wicketkeeper)
- Gudakesh Motie
- Kemar Roach
- Jayden Seales
- Shamar Joseph
South Africa: - Aiden Markram
- Tony de Zorzi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Temba Bavuma (Captain)
- David Bedingham
- Kyle Verreynne (Wicketkeeper)
- William Mulder
- Keshav Maharaj
- Dane Paterson
- Kagiso Rabada
Lungi Ngidi
Preparations for the Clash
The West Indies recently played a three-match Test series against England, where they faced a 0-3 defeat. On the other hand, the South African team played their last Test series in February against New Zealand. Due to SA20 commitments, many key players were not part of the series, resulting in a 2-0 defeat for South Africa. Prior to the first Test match in Trinidad, the South African team played a warm-up match against the West Indies Championship XI, which ended in a draw.
- Full Squad
West Indies: - Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain)
- Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain)
- Alick Athanaze
- Keacy Carty
- Brian Charles
- Justin Greaves
- Jason Holder
- Kavem Hodge
- Tevin Imlach
- Shamar Joseph
- Makhaya Lewis
- Gudakesh Motie
- Kemar Roach
- Jayden Seales
- Jomel Warrican
South Africa: - Temba Bavuma (Captain)
- David Bedingham
- Matthew Breetzke
- Nandre Burger
- Gerald Coetzee
- Tony de Zorzi
- Keshav Maharaj
- Aiden Markram
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Dane Paterson
- Dane Piedt
- Kagiso Rabada
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ryan Rickelton
- Kyle Verreynne
Both teams have geared up for this highly anticipated match. Cricket enthusiasts are looking forward to a thrilling and competitive series, where both teams will strive to put forth their best performances.
