T20 World Cup 2021, South Africa vs West Indies Live Score: The match is being held in Dubai.T20 World Cup 2021, South Africa vs West Indies Live Score Online Updates: South Africa and defending champions West Indies lock horns in the first Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday. While South Africa were handed a five-wicket defeat by Australia, West Indies sank to a six-wicket loss against England previously. Put in to bat, both sides struggled to put runs on the board. West Indies were skittled for just 55 runs while the Proteas were a touch better, managing 118 in 20 overs.
South Africa (Playing XI): Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (w), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies (Playing XI): Lendl Simmons, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (w), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh, Ravi Rampaul
Lewis (35*) continues to shine for West Indies as he takes on Markram. He punishes him with two consecutive sixes and then a four. In the next over, the batter finds the gap and lofts it over for yet another boundary. WI: 43/0 (6 overs)
On the topic of De Kock's unavailability after Cricket South Africa's directive...
SRIRAM VEERA: In your book, former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini talks about why he didn’t get into the team bus but would run to the ground from the hotel.
MICHAEL HOLDING: Yeah, he didn’t feel comfortable with the team. And he related a story that he would go for breakfast [first] and sit at a table. Other team members would come in and sit at another table. None of them would come and join him. Because of course, he was the first Black African to play for South Africa. But he was all alone at his table. You know, it is not shocking to me. When you have a country with that sort of history [of apartheid], it takes a long time for people to accept that we are all human beings. The apartheid regime doesn’t just get washed away and everything goes back to normal. It will take time for people to understand, people to accept and for people to come together. | READ MORE |
After scoring just two runs in the last two overs, Lewis (12*) finds his rhythm against Rabada. He takes some time but he finally scores the first four of the innings and follows it up with a maximum, punishing a full-toss. WI: 18/0 (4 overs)
Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis open the innings for West Indies. Aiden Markram opens the proceedings with the ball. A good start by South Africa as Markram keeps it tight against the openers. Just four runs from the over. WI: 4/0 (1 over)
South African players taking the knee, along with West Indies players, as CSA issues a directive to the team in this regard. As per a report, Quinton de Kock made himself unavailable citing personal reasons, moments after the directive.
South Africa (Playing XI): Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (w), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies (Playing XI): Lendl Simmons, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (w), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh, Ravi Rampaul
South Africa have won the toss and have opted to field. "I think just having a look at the wicket, it has been challenging for us to know what a good score is, so we want to have a look. We know what a power-packed side they are, looking at our performances we know where we can cool them down," said Temba Bavuma after winning the toss.
Quinton de Kock: The linchpin of South Africa’s line-up, de Kock’s impact with the bat will likely shape his team's assault. In six innings against West Indies, de Kock averages 50.33, with a strike rate into the 130s, including three half-centuries. He is a good match-up against spinners like Hayden Walsh Jr, and is an expert at negotiating quick bowling.
Andre Russell: South Africa has been somewhat of a bogey team for Andre Russell, though the neutral setting and significance of a T20 World Cup could galvanise the world-class all-rounder to become a point of difference in the encounter. Conceding 9.57 runs an over against South Africa (up from a career T20I economy of 9.18), Russell has been quelled by South Africa’s bowlers in death over situations, averaging 12.25 in nine innings, not out just once.
Kagiso Rabada, South Africa pacer: "Batters know what they have to do. Nobody is blaming anyone. But the worst thing you can do is harp on about it. It is definitely an area of concern, and it is being addressed. West Indies are a dangerous team, you can't underestimate anyone. Tomorrow is a new day. We have to be as disciplined as we were in the first game. They are an incredibly strong and powerful T20 team."
Roddy Estwick, West Indies assistant coach: "If you look at the conditions here, especially in Dubai, where we played, there was a bit in it for the paces. [Bowlers] who bowl into the pitch with a nice change of pace got the rewards. I believe that there's enough for both spinners and pacers. It is all about assessing the conditions. The pitch will give you the information, and the team that grabs that information the quickest and executes their skills the best, they will come out on top. Because the pitch will always give you the information."
South Africa (Probable Playing XI): Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
West Indies (Probable Playing XI): Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Hayden Walsh Jr, Obed McCoy, Ravi Rampaul
Hello and welcome to the live commentary and updates of the Super 12 clash between South Africa and West Indies. Both teams will be aiming to bounce back with a victory at the Dubai International Stadium. Stay tuned for more!