South Africa vs. West Indies key battles to watch out – South Africa and West Indies will face off in Super 12 clash on Tuesday. Both the teams had a disappointing start to the tournament after respective losses to Australia and England. As both teams are looking to bounce back, the match is expected to be an intense clash but there will be a few individual battles too. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Obed McCoy, Anrich Nortje, Shimron Hetmyer are seasoned T20 players and will look to put up a strong fight. Follow SA vs WI Live in T20 World Cup on InsideSport.in.
South Africa and West Indies have played 15 matches against each other in T20 International, with the former leading 9-6. In T20 World Cup, they met only three times and South Africa won against West Indies on two occasions. Their first face-off was in 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa, where the host defeated West Indies by 8 wickets. The last outing between both the teams was in July this year when South Africa clinched the T20I series 3-2.
South Africa vs West Indies, T20 World Cup: From De Kock vs McCoy to Nortje vs Hetmyer, 5 key battles to watch out for in SA vs WI Live
While those two sides may not be the same side anymore, there are enough firepower on both sides to be match winners. Furthermore, the vast IPL experience on both sides will be added advantage even though both had tough outings in the first match.
South Africa vs West Indies, T20 World Cup: From De Kock vs McCoy to Nortje vs Hetmyer, 5 key battles to watch out for in SA vs WI Live
Quinton de Kock vs Obed McCoy: Quinton de Kock is the highest run-scorer for South
Africa against West Indies (302) at an average of 50.33 from 6 innings. But, 28-year-old has often struggled to keep up the game against fast bowlers. Whereas, Obed McCoy has
emerged as one of West Indies’ key T20I bowlers with 19 wickets from 13 matches so far.
Obed McCoy hasn’t yet dismissed Quinton de Kock in an international match. However, he
may look for an opportunity to get his first wicket against South African batsman in Tuesday’s match. Interestingly, Obed McCoy has a good bowling record against South Africa
in T20I, picking up 9 wickets from 5 matches.
Kagiso Rabada vs Evin Lewis: Kagiso Rabada has established himself as one of South
Africa’s top fast bowlers over the years. In T20I cricket, 26-year-old has picked up 41 wickets from 36 matches so far. While, Evin Lewis is one of the key batsmen for West Indies in the shortest format of the game, aggregating 1,318 runs from 45 matches. Lewis is an excellent batsman against fast bowlers, while Rabada can deliver good yorkers to dismiss any batsman.
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South Africa vs West Indies, T20 World Cup: From De Kock vs McCoy to Nortje vs Hetmyer, 5 key battles to watch out for in SA vs WI Live
Tabraiz Shamsi vs Nicholas Pooran: Tabraiz Shamsi is the top T20I bowler in the world currently. The 31-year-old is the third-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in the shortest format of the game by scalping 50 wickets from 43 matches so far. Whereas, Nicholas Pooran is currently one of the top T20I batsmen for the West Indies. In T20I, he has aggregated 634 runs from 41 matches so far. The 26-year-old has the ability to perform better against spinners. South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi will be up for a challenge when he faces Pooran in Tuesday’s match.
Anrich Nortje vs Shimron Hetmyer: Anrich Nortje is one of the top fast bowlers in the world currently. The 27-year-old has the ability to pick wickets in the middle overs. In T20I cricket, he has taken 11 wickets from 12 matches so far. While Shimron Hetmyer is a flamboyant batsman for West Indies. The 24-year-old has aggregated 539 runs from 37 T20I matches so far. Hetmyer is often considered a favourite to play against spinners but struggle to perform better against fast bowlers. Anrich Nortje may take advantage of Hetmyer’s weakness when facing Guyanese batsmen. However, Shimron Hetmyer may spring a surprise against the South African fast bowling attack.
South Africa vs West Indies, T20 World Cup: From De Kock vs McCoy to Nortje vs Hetmyer, 5 key battles to watch out for in SA vs WI Live
Keshav Maharaj vs Andre Russell: Keshav Maharaj is the newest T20I bowler for SouthAfrica among the current squad. The 31-year-old has picked 4 wickets from 4 matches. While Andre Russell is West Indies’ power hitter in the shortest format of the game. He is considered as one of the formidable all-rounders for the team. Russell has the ability to perform better against spinners and seamers when he is in form. When Keshav Maharaj faces Andre Russell in Tuesday’s match, he can surprise us with his wicket.
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