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West Indies vs South Africa, Super 8 T20 WC Live Score: South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to field first against West Indies in Antigua. It's a must-win game for both the teams. A virtual quarter-final. Co-hosts West Indies will need to bring their all-round firepower to tame a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup today. A victory will ensure a semifinal berth for the West Indies, while a loss will end their campaign. After their only loss in six games to England in their opening Super Eight game, the West Indies regrouped to smash co-hosts USA by nine wickets. For the West Indies, a win will see them through to the last four. South Africa, who have won all six of their games so far, are not yet guaranteed a spot in the semifinals. They too need a win to seal their position; otherwise, their campaign too will come to an end. Both teams know the exact scenario before they head into the match. West Indies had failed to rotate strike against England but quickly addressed the issue, producing a dominant show against the USA, led by Shai Hope's belligerent 39-ball 82. While Hope will be expected to produce fireworks in the powerplay, the Windies also possess some big power-hitters such as Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who can provide the charge in the death overs. They also have Kyle Mayers waiting in the wings, and it remains to be seen if the West Indies are tempted to open with him, given his impressive stint in SA20 and his mountain of runs in the pre-World Cup series against South Africa last month. South Africa, on the other hand, haven't looked dominant so far despite an all-win record. It has always been tight wins, even against minnows like the USA and Nepal. The positive thing is that Aiden Markram's team has always found a way to come out trumps. For South Africa, Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks have done the heavy lifting, while Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj have been their standout bowlers. De Kock's big-hitting in the powerplay made the difference in their last match against England, and the West Indies have to find a way to stop him. The West Indies have some quality spinners in Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Chase, and a lot will depend on them to contain the middle order, led by David Miller. The West Indies will also take inspiration from their 3-0 sweep of South Africa ahead of the tournament, although it came against a second-string side. South Africa, on the other hand, have an overwhelming 3-1 record against the West Indies in T20 World Cups. Playing XIs: West Indies XI: Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy South Africa XI: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
WI vs SA Live Score: SIX! West Indies 47/2 after 6 overs
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 39/2 after 5 overs
4 1 0 0 0 6 - Another big one for the Windies. Roston Chase (20*) ended the over with a six to make it a good one for the hosts as they scored 11 runs off Keshav Maharaj's first over. Kyle Mayers (12*) started the over with a four, before Maharaj tidied up with just a single off the next four deliveries before the last-ball maximum from Chase.
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 28/2 after 4 overs
Another tidy one from the Proteas skipper Aiden Markram. Six runs off it, but no boundaries. Two wides and four singles in it.
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 22/2 after 3 overs
2 Wd 0 0 4 1 4 - A big one for the Windies. Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers hit a four each to collect 12 runs off Marco Jansen. The pacer was unlucky not to get another wicket in the over as Nortje dropped a decent chance to dismiss Chase.
DROPPED! Anrich Nortje drops a simple chance at mid-on. Roston Chase, on 11, gets a life early in the game | WI 17/2 in 2.5 overs
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 10/2 after 2 overs
What a start for South Africa. Skipper Aiden Markram took the new ball from the other end and struck with the very first ball. Nicholas Pooran danced down for a big shot but mistimed it. The ball went high up and Marco Jansen took a good catch at long-off. Roston Chase then opened his account with a first-ball four. Markram started with a wicket and five runs in his first over. South Africa are on top early in the contest.
OUT! Aiden Markram strikes first ball, dismisses Nicholas Pooran (1) | WI 5/2 in 1.1 overs
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 5/1 after 1 over
Marco Jansen started his spell with a successful over. The tall pacer dismissed Windies opener Shai Hope for a golden duck. Hope went for a big shot from outside off and hit it straight to Tristan Stubbs at cover-point. Sharp catch as the ball was travelling fast. Jansen was a little wayward in his first over, bowling three wide deliveries, but provided a big and early breakthrough for South Africa.
OUT! Marco Jansen strikes in the first over, dismisses Shai Hope for a duck | WI 2/1 in 0.3 overs
WI vs SA Live Score: Here we go...
Kyle Mayers and Shai Hope are out in the middle to start the West Indies innings. Marco Jansen with the ball for South Africa. It's a virtual quarter-final for both the teams, with winners taking all. England have already booked their spot in the semis from the group. So, one spot and two teams are still in contention today.
WI vs SA Live Score: Time for the national anthems!
Both the teams are lined up for the national anthems. First up, South Africa's national anthems, followed by the co-hosts West Indies' anthem.
WI vs SA Live Score: Pitch Report
"Nice breeze coming across. 67 meters and 61 meters square boundaries. 74 meters down the ground. One of the things you are guaranteed at this venue is consistent bounce. There are runs on offer. This is a very good cricket pitch and that's what you want for a game as crucial as this one." - Shaun Pollock and Samuel Badree
WI vs SA Live Score: Playing XIs
West Indies XI: Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy
South Africa XI: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Was 50-50 with the toss. Would've bowled as well. We're Caribbean guys playing in our home conditions. We should be able to adapt quickly. It's a team we have played often over the last couple of years. Kyle Mayers comes in for Johnson Charles.
West Indies captain Rovman Powell
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Going to bowl first. Can't see the wicket get any first. Hoping it gets slightly better this evening. We're in a good space. Haven't put together a perfect game yet. The wind is really strong. Obviously the pitch has moved across. Generally a good batting wicket, gets slower as it goes on. Shamsi comes in for Baartman.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram
WI vs SA Live Score: Toss Time! South Africa opt to bowl
South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to field first against West Indies in Antigua. It's a must-win game for both the teams. A virtual quarter-final.
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies' spin power
The West Indies have some quality spinners in Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Chase, and a lot will depend on them to contain the middle order, led by David Miller. The West Indies will also take inspiration from their 3-0 sweep of South Africa ahead of the tournament, although it came against a second-string side. South Africa, on the other hand, have an overwhelming 3-1 record against the West Indies in T20 World Cups.
WI vs SA Live Score: South Africa are in a tough situation despite an all-win record so far
South Africa, on the other hand, haven't looked dominant so far despite an all-win record. It has always been tight wins, even against minnows like the USA and Nepal. The positive thing is that Aiden Markram's team has always found a way to come out trumps. For South Africa, Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks have done the heavy lifting, while Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj have been their standout bowlers. De Kock's big-hitting in the powerplay made the difference in their last match against England, and the West Indies have to find a way to stop him.
WI vs SA Live Score: Big hitters of West Indies
West Indies had failed to rotate strike against England but quickly addressed the issue, producing a dominant show against the USA, led by Shai Hope's belligerent 39-ball 82. While Hope will be expected to produce fireworks in the powerplay, the Windies also possess some big power-hitters such as Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who can provide the charge in the death overs. They also have Kyle Mayers waiting in the wings, and it remains to be seen if the West Indies are tempted to open with him, given his impressive stint in SA20 and his mountain of runs in the pre-World Cup series against South Africa last month.
WI vs SA Live Score: England first to reach semis
Both teams know the exact scenario before they head into the match as England booked their spot in the semis after 10-wicket thrashing of the USA last night.
WI vs SA Live Score: Must-win game for both West Indies and South Africa
Co-hosts West Indies will need to bring their all-round firepower to tame a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup today. A victory will ensure a semifinal berth for the West Indies, while a loss will end their campaign.After their only loss in six games to England in their opening Super Eight game, the West Indies regrouped to smash co-hosts USA by nine wickets. For the West Indies, a win will see them through to the last four.South Africa, who have won all six of their games so far, are not yet guaranteed a spot in the semifinals. They too need a win to seal their position; otherwise, their campaign too will come to an end.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2 match between so-hosts West Indies and South Africa at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua.
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