The first Test between the Proteas and West Indies resulted in a draw, with inclement climate in the end stopping South Africa from pushing on for a possible victory.
The second and closing Test starts in Guyana on Thursday, with play starting at 16:00 (SA time), and the guests can be favourites to get throughout the road this time round.
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Meanwhile, white-ball head coach Rob Walter has named the 15-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) collection towards the West Indies, which will get underway later this month in Trinidad and Tobago.
Dolphins all-rounder Jason Smith and DP World Lions quick bowler Kwena Maphaka have acquired their maiden call-ups to the nationwide aspect.
The hard-hitting middle-order batter Smith, who scored 51 within the 2023/24 CSA T20 Challenge closing towards the Lions, amassed 291 runs at a mean of 41.57 and a strike charge of 134.10 within the competitors. His medium tempo additionally provides an additional possibility within the bowling assault.
The 18-year-old Maphaka, in the meantime, was a part of the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup 2024 squad and performed a pivotal function within the junior Proteas’ semi-final end together with his Player of the Tournament haul of 21 wickets at a mean of 9.71. He additionally made his home T20 debut for the Lions and Mumbai Indians within the Indian Premier League earlier this 12 months.
Lions spinner Nqaba Peter, who made his T20I debut towards the West Indies in May, has been dominated out of the collection as he’s within the closing part of his restoration from a shoulder damage.
Commenting on the squad, Walter stated: “Several gamers weren’t thought-about for this collection attributable to both damage, being in a conditioning block that’s associated to workload administration, or their participation in ongoing T20 leagues.
“This tour permits us to proceed creating our participant pool while sustaining the core of skilled gamers. It may also expose our rising expertise to high quality worldwide opposition, much like the final time we performed towards the West Indies in May.
“We’re excited to have Jason [Smith] and Kwena [Maphaka] be a part of the squad for this collection. Jason’s latest performances have been spectacular, and his means to contribute with each bat and ball provides helpful depth to our line-up.
“Kwena has been identified as a player with significant potential, and this tour presents a great opportunity to include him in the Proteas environment and gain valuable international experience.”
South Africa T20I squad towards West Indies
Aiden Markram (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Ottneil Baartman (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Nandre Burger (World Sports Betting Western Province), Donovan Ferreira (Momentum Multiply Titans), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Patrick Kruger (Dafabet Warriors), Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Jason Smith (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions) and Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans).
T20I Series (all instances native)
Friday, 23 August at 15:00 (21:00 SAST)
West Indies vs South Africa – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
Sunday, 25 August at 15:00 (21:00 SAST)
West Indies vs South Africa – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
Tuesday, 27 August at 15:00 (21:00 SAST)
West Indies vs South Africa – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
