West Indies vs South Africa, 2021 Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 3rd T20I match between WI vs SA?

Preview  

West Indies beat South Africa black and blue in the opening T20I at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. The hosts chased down 161, hitting 15 sixes and with as many as 30 balls to spare.

However, Temba Bavuma’s Proteas looked clinical in the second game on Sunday as they drew the equaliser with a hard-earned 16-run victory. The third match of the five-match series is set to be played on Tuesday, June 29 and the home team will be looking to make a comeback.

The Caribbean side’s power-packed batting faltered last time around but is capable of doing some serious damage. The visitors, on the other hand, will be aiming for back-to-back wins.

Match Details

Match – West Indies vs South Africa – 3rd match

Venue – National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada

Time – 11:30 PM IST, 06:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Fancode

Pitch report

The pitch in Grenada has been an absolute belter with scores above the 170-run mark being a must in the first innings. But the track has also helped out the spinners as shown by George Linde and Fabian Allen.

Scoring runs in the powerplay will be key when the ball stays hard and new. There are chances of rain at around 2 PM and the temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius.

Avg score: 182 (3 T20Is in Grenada)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, N/R – 0

Playing combination for WI vs SA

West Indies

Predicted XI

Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell, Kevin Sinclair

Bench: Lendl Simmons, Hayden Walsh Jr, Akeal Hosein, Oshane Thomas, Obed McCoy, Shimron Hetmyer, Fidel Edwards

South Africa

Predicted XI

Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo/Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje

Bench: Janneman Malan, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Kyle Verreynne, Lungi Ngidi/Andile Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder

WI vs SA Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 12 | West Indies – 5 | South Africa – 7 | N/R – 0

In West Indies

Played – 4 | West Indies – 1 | South Africa – 3 | Draw – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Quinton de Kock– South Africa

Quinton de Kock has looked threatening for South Africa in the first two matches. But with scores of 37 and 26, he would be disappointed for not being able to convert the starts.

The strike rate of 143.18 means that he was able to get the measure of the Caribbean bowlers. It remains to be seen if he can churn out a half-century in the upcoming contest.

Probable best bowler of the match

Obed McCoy– West Indies

Obed McCoy has been a tough nut to crack in the series thus far. In eight overs, he has conceded only 55 runs at an economy rate of 6.87. After going wicketless in the first match, McCoy picked up three wickets in the second T20I.

The left-arm seamer prized out the wickets of David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and George Linde, though his spell eventually went in vain.

Today’s match prediction: The team, batting second to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.