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West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran etched his name in the history books following his batting heroics against Afghanistan in the 40th match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Nicholas Pooran surpassed legendary opener Chris Gayle's record for most sixes for the West Indies in T20Is.

The West Indies continued their dominance in their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024. The home team posted a mammoth total of 218/5 in 20 overs in St. Lucia on Tuesday, June 18 (India time). In response, Afghanistan managed to score just 114 runs in 16.2 overs, suffering a heavy 104-run defeat.

Nicholas Pooran Breaks Chris Gayle's All-Time Record

Nicholas Pooran came to the crease when the West Indies lost the first wicket for 22 runs in the second over. Pooran added an 80-run partnership with Johnson Charles for the second wicket to stabilize the innings. The left-handed batter reached his half-century off 31 balls against the quality Afghanistan bowling attack.

The left-handed batter took charge of the West Indies innings until the end. Pooran smashed Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan for 24 runs in the 18th over. He was run out on the fourth ball of the final over, narrowly missing out on a well-deserved century by just two runs as he was dismissed for 98 runs off 53 balls.

The 28-year-old batter smashed six boundaries and eight maximums during his spectacular innings. Pooran broke Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes by a West Indies batter in T20I cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter now holds the top spot with 128 sixes, with Gayle in second place with 124 sixes to his name.

Most Sixes For West Indies In T20Is

Nicholas Pooran - 128 sixes

Chris Gayle - 124 sixes

Evin Lewis - 111 sixes

Kieron Pollard - 99 sixes

Rovman Powell - 90 sixes

In response, Afghanistan were bowled out for 114 runs in 16.2 overs. Obed McCoy recorded bowling figures of 3/14 in three overs, while Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie took two wickets each. The result of the match had no impact on the World Cup standings, as both teams had already secured their places in the Super 8s.

I Assessed The Conditions Early On - Nicholas Pooran

After receiving the "Player of the Match" award, Nicholas Pooran expressed satisfaction with his performance despite being run out on 98. Pooran emphasized the importance of building a respectable total and highlighted the challenge posed by Afghanistan's spinners.

"You don’t want to be on 97 and get run-out but it was all about reaching a respectable total. I assessed the conditions early on, we had a good start in the powerplay, and I had to take responsibility in the middle overs with the Afghanistan spinners bowling. I just felt that it was my night and I could get on with it. It’s difficult to strike the ball when it’s a little slow and spinning, but when you get a good wicket like this, you got to capitalize, got to appreciate the conditions," Pooran said.

Also read: West Indies enters the record books against Afghanistan; Azmatullah Omarzai concedes 36 runs in an over

 

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The West Indies cricket team finished their group stage campaign in style by winning all four of their games to head into the crucial Super-8 stage of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. On Tuesday, June 18, the West Indies handed Afghanistan their first defeat in the Group C match.

Despite being without their star all-rounder Romario Shepherd, the co-host West Indies team crushed the Afghanistan cricket team by 104 runs in the 40th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.

Well, Shepherd opted to miss their final T20 World Cup 2024 group match against Afghanistan to fulfill his family commitments. The 29-year-old all-rounder returned home to be with his wife, Tia Terencia Joseph, as the couple is expecting their second child.

Romario Shepherd's family commitment doesn't halt West Indies' dominance in T20 World Cup 2024

The couple is already blessed with a son named Romauldo Shepherd, and she is due to deliver. Shepherd prioritized this special moment with his family over national commitments since they are already qualified for the Super-8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

Meanwhile, West Indies captain Rovman Powell expressed full support for Shepherd's decision, highlighting the team's understanding and respect for personal responsibilities amidst the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 at home.

Powell emphasized the healthy team culture that encourages players to prioritize family alongside their cricketing commitments. Rovman Powell stated: “Romario is welcoming his child. That's what we embrace as a team—to let him go since family is very important.”

Shepherd is expected to rejoin the West Indies squad on Wednesday, June 19, ahead of their first Super-8 clash of the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 with the defending champions England on June 20 at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.

Notably, the left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy replaced Shepherd in the West Indies’ playing XI, while Shai Hope came in for Roston Chase for their final group match against Afghanistan. Speaking about the WI vs. AFG match, Rashid Khan won the toss and decided to bowl first, but the call backfired.

West Indies crush Afghanistan by 104 runs despite missing Romario Shepherd

The West Indies team posted a mammoth total of 218/5 on the board against Afghanistan, thanks to Nicholas Pooran’s wonderful knock of 98 runs off 53 balls. Johnson Charles also contributed 43 runs, with Powell scoring 26 runs off 15 balls against the Afghan side in Saint Lucia.

Gulbadin Naib was the standout bowler from Afghanistan, finishing with 2/14 in 2 overs against the West Indies. Chasing the target, the Afghanistan team faltered, as they were bowled out for just 114 runs in 16.2 overs, with Ibrahim Zadran being the top scorer with 38 runs against the West Indies.

Oben McCoy (3/14), Akeal Hossain (2/21), and Gudakesh Motie (2/28) wreaked havoc on the batting line-up of the Afghanistan team. Pooran won the Player of the Match award for his match-winning knock in the match. Notably, Afghanistan will kick off their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 Supr-8 stage against India on June 22 in Barbados.

 

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Corruption concerns surfaced during the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2024. A former Kenya cricketer reportedly approached a player from Uganda, prompting swift action from the ICC's anti-corruption unit to address this issue and combat corruption within the sport.

According to PTI reports, a former Kenya pacer attempted to contact a Ugandan player multiple times using different phone numbers during the league stage matches in Guyana. The International Cricket Council responded swiftly to the incident, but the identities of the individuals involved have not been disclosed.

ICC Warns Associate Nations Against Corruption

The Ugandan player followed the ICC's anti-corruption protocol by promptly reporting the approach from the former Kenya player to ACU officials. In response, the International Cricket Council has warned associate nations about the incident, emphasizing they may be vulnerable to corruption.

"It is not a surprise that this person targeted a player from the Ugandan national team. Associate nations, as compared to the big teams, are soft targets for corruption but in this case, the player who was approached did the needful by informing the ICC at the earliest," a source told PTI.

More So From Smaller Nations - Report

Failing to report a corrupt approach is an offense under the ICC's anti-corruption code, alongside match-fixing, betting on matches, misuse of inside information, and non-cooperation with investigations. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan was banned for failing to report corrupt approaches in the past.

"Players are approached all the time, more so from smaller nations. In bigger events like the T20 World Cup, there is more scrutiny and if an approach is conveyed to the ICC ACU, then due protocol is followed and a proper investigation is conducted," said another source.

Uganda ended their debut T20 World Cup campaign with a significant victory over Papua New Guinea. They faced defeats against Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the West Indies. Uganda played three of their four group-stage matches in Guyana, with their final match against New Zealand held in Trinidad.

The Maximum Possible Sanction Is A Life Ban - ICC

All the international players receive regular briefings on potential threats and are thoroughly familiar with the anti-corruption protocols. Incidents of corrupt approaches are not uncommon at major events.

The ICC imposes a life ban for severe breaches of its anti-corruption code, and in certain countries, cricketers involved may also face criminal charges. It's worth mentioning that Canada's young wicket-keeper Hamza Tariq was approached by suspected bookies during the 2011 ODI World Cup in India.

"The maximum possible sanction for the most serious breaches of the Anti-Corruption Code is a life ban from all involvement in the game. In some countries, there is also the possibility of criminal sanctions," reads an extract from the ICC anti-corruption code for participants.

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The T20 World Cup 2024 has been totally in favor of the bowlers so far. The batters have found it difficult to hit the ball through the line while the bowlers have made full use of bowler-friendly conditions on offer.

The tournament is jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA. The pitches in the USA were a bit of an unknown before the tournament. But it turned out to be conducive for the bowlers, especially the fast bowlers.

The biggest example was the pitches in New York. A total of 8 games were played at the venue, which produced the highest score of 137-8 by Canada. Uneven bounce and excessive seam movement have added to the batters' misery, who haven't been able to play their natural game so far.

Even in the West Indies, apart from one or two games, the pitches have been slow and have assisted the spinners. The slow and turning conditions in Guyana have proved to be difficult for the batters. With the remaining matches to be held in the West Indies, bowlers could come into the party.

Also read: Nicholas Pooran smashes record books as West Indies' batsman breaks Chris Gayle's record

Lockie Ferguson expresses relief after playing on bowler-friendly surfaces

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson expressed relief after playing on bowler-friendly pitches in the T20 World Cup 2024. In a video posted by ICC on social media, Ferguson stated that he enjoyed bowling on such a wicket, especially after the IPL.

"Yeah, no, no runs today. But yeah, look, obviously a tough wicket to bat on. So I guess from my point of view, coming from the IPL, where there were a lot of runs being scored. It's nice to have a wicket like that for a change," Ferguson said.

"It was just one of those days, I think you sort of have them from time to time, but as I said, the wicket was not easy to bat on. You could see when our boys went on it as well. So I guess from a bowling point of view, nice to be able to bowl on wickets like that. But I can't see it happen too many times," he added.

Ferguson was on fire in New Zealand's final match of the tournament where he produced figures of 4-4-0-3 in the match against Papua New Guinea at Trinidad. In the process, he became the second bowler in T20Is to bowl 24 dot balls.

His brilliant performance helped New Zealand restrict Papua New Guinea to just 78 runs. New Zealand chased down the target in 12.2 overs with 7 wickets to spare. The right-arm quick was adjudged Player of the Match for his stupendous performance with the ball.

Lockie Ferguson played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024. The IPL this year saw a no. of high scores with batting records getting broken. Almost all the bowlers had high economy rates thanks to the batter-friendly surfaces. But in total contrast, the pitches in the T20 World Cup 2024 have been in favor of the bowlers.

 

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The USA vs South Africa match is the first game in the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. It is set to take place on Wednesday, June 19 in Antigua. Both teams are part of Group 2 in this round.

Aiden Makram leads South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 while Monank Patel is the skipper of the USA. Below we glance at USA vs South Africa live streaming, live telecast, and broadcasting details.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Broadcasting Rights in India

Star Sports Network owns the broadcasting for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They have both the TV telecast and live streaming rights in India for ICC events.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming Platform in India

The live streaming of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is available on the Disney+ Hotstar app in India. Indian fans can visit the Disney+ Hotstar app or website to watch the live streaming of the matches.

The app is the exclusive one to watch the USA vs South Africa game in India as no other platform will provide live streaming of the game. It will be available in different languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu etc.

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Subscription Plan in India

The T20 World Cup live streaming is free of cost on the Disney+ Hotstar app, however, fans can only watch it for free on mobile phones. Fans need to log in with their mobile numbers to watch the USA vs South Africa encounter.

However, there is a catch. To begin with, fans can only enjoy live streaming for up to 480p through the app for free. They need a premium subscription for better quality. However, 480p is enough to enjoy the game on mobile devices.

Also, fans who wish to watch the game on big screens like Android TVs, Google TVs, or Computers, need a premium subscription to watch the match. The subscription costs are as follows- Rs. 199 for one month, Rs. 149 for three months, and Rs. 499 for a year.

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USA vs South Africa Official Broadcaster

Star Sports is the official broadcaster of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in India and the USA vs South Africa game live telecast will be available on Star Sports Channels.

The live telecast will be presented in different languages. Fans need to have a Star Sports package on their TV channels and cable networks to watch the match.

USA vs South Africa Live Streaming- Where to Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live? Match 41, Super 8

When will the USA vs South Africa match begin?

The match takes place on Wednesday, June 19. The match begins at 8 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Where will the USA vs South Africa match take place?

The encounter takes place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua (West Indies).

How to Live Telecast the USA vs South Africa match on television?

The live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.

How to Livestream the USA vs South Africa match on mobile Online?

The live streaming will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Conclusion

USA vs South Africa is the first match of the Super 8 round in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The USA has emerged as a powerful team in the tournament, outplaying teams like Pakistan, Ireland, and Canada in the Group Stage for the Super 8 round.

Hence, many Indian fans are excited to watch USA games and it is one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Also, South Africa clinched a hard-fought win against amateur teams like Nepal and Netherlands. They are a powerful side but struggled with their teamwork and the USA can utilize this fact to outplay them.

 

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Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is all set to host the armies of the USA and South Africa for their next game. USA vs South Africa, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 encounter, is the first match of the Super 8 round.

The USA vs South Africa clash is also the first match of Group 2. Monank Patel-led USA was part of Group A in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the first round. They finished in the second spot by winning two games out of four; including one defeat and one no-result.

Talking about South Africa, they are led by Aiden Markram in T20 WC. Proteas were the most dominating team in Group D; winning all of their four games. With 8 points, they finished in the top spot in the group.

The USA vs South Africa will be an exciting game as now teams aim to book a berth in the semi-finals. Ahead of the match, below are weather and pitch reports for the encounter.

USA vs South Africa Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 41, Super 8

USA vs South Africa Weather Report Of Antigua

The USA vs South Africa match takes place in North Sound, Antigua on Wednesday, June 19. The weather reports suggest that the temperature of Antigua on Wednesday will be 31° Celcius during the day and 28° Celcius at night.

The sky will be a little cloudy during the day. The chance of rain is 30% during the day but falls to 5% at night. There are light showers expected in the morning but the sky will turn sunny as the day progresses.

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USA vs South Africa Pitch Analysis

The USA vs South Africa encounter takes place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. The stadium has hosted 33 T20I games so far and is considered a low-scoring ground according to stats.

The average 1st innings total is 120 while the average 2nd innings total is 103. The stadium has hosted 33 matches, out of which, teams batting first won 15 games while teams batting second won 16 games.

Hence, the stadium offers equal support to both sides whether bowling first or batting first. If we glance at the highest-ever total at the stadium, it is 190/5 by Canada in a match against the Bahamas in November 2021.

West Indies stadiums have hosted fewer games in recent times and the pitch has turned slow. Most of the games in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 were low-scoring ones at the stadium. Spinners have enjoyed success while batters have struggled to pile up big totals.

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Weather Impact on USA vs South Africa

The match takes place at 10:30 AM according to local time. Since the chance of rain is 30% at the time, there is a slight chance that the match will be affected by rain.

However, the chances of rain will decrease as the day progresses. Also, at the time of the match, there is about 10% chance of rain. Therefore, the USA vs South Africa match will not be affected by rain.

Conclusion

The weather will not impact the USA vs South Africa match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. However, the pitch will support bowlers more than batters and both teams are expected to come up with low totals. Therefore, it will be a low-scoring thriller like previous games of both sides.

 

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USA vs South Africa is the opening game of the Super 8 round in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament has entered a much more competitive mode where teams will clash for a place in the semis.

The USA and South Africa are members of Group 2 now. Earlier, the Monank Patel-led USA made it to the Super 8 round from Group A. South Africa topped the Group D points table to finalize their spot in Super 8. Below are the USA vs South Africa head-to-head records in international cricket.

USA vs South Africa Head to Head Records- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 41, Super 8

Stats​	Matches​	USA Won​	SA Won​	No Result​
Overall​	0​	0​	0​	0​
At Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua​	0​	0​	0​	0​
In the last 5 matches​	0​	0​	0​	0​
In ICC T20 World Cups​	0​	0​	0​	0​
In West Indies​	0​	0​	0​	0​

USA vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to USA vs South Africa head-to-head records, both teams have not faced each other in any T20I games. Hence, there are no T20I stats between both sides.

USA vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters

Interestingly, the USA and South Africa have not faced each other in formats like ODIs, T20Is, or Tests either. USA is not a Test-playing nation and has become an active international team in recent years.

Both teams will face each other for the first time in any international game in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 clash. Hence, there are no recent 5 encounters between both sides.

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USA vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances

Since there were no USA vs South Africa games in the past, there are no key moments or stand-out performances between both sides to discuss. However, some of their players have been outstanding in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

For instance, US batter Aaron Jones is the top run-getter for the side in the tournament, hitting 141 runs with 1 fifty. Monank Patel and Andries Gous have also shattered half-centuries in T20 World Cup 2024.

Among bowlers, Nosthush Kenjige got a 3-wicket haul in one match while Saurabh Netravalkar clinched a 2-wicket haul in one match. Netravalkar is in outstanding touch, getting crucial wickets for the side.

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USA vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns

We cannot analyze the trends and patterns for both sides as they have not faced each other in the past. However, in ICC T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa has been unbeaten in all games. They have won games with narrow margins on some occasions.

On the other hand, the USA has been a dominating side and also crushed giants like Pakistan. The USA also defeated amateur teams like Canada and Ireland in the group stage.

Conclusion

USA and South Africa are set to clash with each other for the first time. Although Proteas has been on an unbeaten run till now, they cannot underestimate USA's prowess in the tournament. Hence, USA vs South Africa is expected to be a nail-biting game and will give us exciting stats to talk about in future.

 

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In the first match of the Super 8 round in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the USA and South Africa will collide with each other. The USA vs South Africa encounter takes place on Wednesday, June 19 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Aiden Markram and Monank Patel are the skippers of South Africa and the USA respectively in the match. Both sides have never faced each other in any format in the past. Below is the complete prediction for the USA vs South Africa match.

USA vs South Africa Team Analysis

USA

Monank Patel leads the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. USA was part of Group A in the first round. They grabbed the second spot in the Group to qualify for Super 8.

South Africa

Aiden Markram is the captain of South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa was a member of Group D in the previous round and won all four games to top the points table.

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USA vs South Africa Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. The stadium is a low-scoring one where batters often struggled to smash runs. Spinners enjoy more benefits than pacers due to spin-friendly conditions.

Form and Fitness

USA skipper Monank Patel missed the previous match against India due to injury. The rest of the players were available. There are no cases of injuries in the South Africa squad.

Tactical Acumen

USA- The USA has stunning teamwork in both the batting and bowling departments. Their teamwork has helped them to outplay and challenge big teams. Notably, the USA also has many foreign brilliant players.

South Africa- South Africa has a powerful bowling contingent that has helped them to win games. However, their batting department looks a little weak and has struggled to post decent totals.

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USA vs South Africa Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today Super 8 Match? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

USA vs South Africa Score Prediction

Team​	1st Innings​	2nd Innings​
USA​	130-150​	130-150​
South Africa​	140-160​	130-150​

Players to perform prediction

USA- Aaron James, Monank Patel, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Andries Gous, and Nosthush Kenjige are some players who have shown good form in the tournament.

SA- David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Reeza Hendricks have been impressive with the bat. Tabraiz Shami, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, and Ottniel Baartman are key members of the bowling department.

USA vs South Africa Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for USA in the match: Aaron Jones or Monank Patel

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: David Miller or Heinrich Klaasen

USA vs South Africa Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for the USA in the match: Saurabh Netravalkar or Ali Khan

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Tabraiz Shamsi or Keshav Maharaj

Who will win the Match?

The match is expected to be a nail-biting one as the USA has looked powerful in all of their games. On the other hand, South Africa has won all of their matches but they have struggled in some games and earned close-fought wins.

Notably, the USA played all of their games at home so far and now they will shift to the West Indies. Hence, South Africa has far more experience playing in the West Indies and they are more likely to win the match.

Conclusion

The US vs South Africa is the first-ever clash between both nations in international cricket. Both sides clash at the neutral venue and it will be interesting to see how players perform. The USA has a mighty batting unit but Proteas has a lethal bowling unit.

 

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USA and South Africa are all set to lock horns for the first time in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. USA vs South Africa will mark the start of the Super 8 round in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

USA was part of Group A while South Africa was a member of Group D in the first round. Both showed a wonderful form to steal a place in the Super 8 stage. Below is the preview of the USA vs South Africa clash.

USA vs South Africa Date and Venue

The encounter takes place on Wednesday, June 19. The venue of the match is Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua (West Indies). The match begins at 8 PM IST.

USA vs South Africa Match Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8 Match

USA

Monank Patel is the skipper of the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They won 2 games and lost 1 out of 4 during the group stage. One game was washed out due to rain.

USA Squad: Monank Patel (C), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Nisarg Patel, Milind Kumar.

South Africa

Aiden Markram has the reins of the South Africa Team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They were unbeaten in the Group stage, winning all 4 games in Group D.

SA Squad: Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Ryan Rickelton, Bjorn Fortuin.

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USA vs South Africa Key Battles

Reeza Hendricks vs Saurabh Netravalkar

Reeza Hendricks is an opening batter for South Africa and also slammed a good knock in one game. Pacer Saurabh Netravalkar will look to outplay him in the powerplay overs.

David Miller vs Nosthush Kenjige

David Miller is a reliable middle-order batter for Proteas and has played crucial knocks for the side. Nosthush Kenjige has been an impressive spinner and will look to stop him from going big.

Aaron James vs Anrich Nortje

Aaron James owns a spectacular batting form in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 for USA while Anrich Nortje is the most successful pacer for South Africa. The battle will be exciting to watch out for.

USA vs South Africa Key Players

USA- Aaron James, Andries Gous, and Monank Patel are the top run-getters for the side. Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige, and Ali Khan are the top bowlers for the team.

South Africa- David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Heinrich Klaasen are key batters for the side. Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, and Keshav Maharaj are top wicket-takers for the team.

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USA vs South Africa Weather And Pitch Reports

There is about a 10% chance of rain during the United States vs South Africa clash. Hence, the weather will not impact the match. The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is considered more bowling-friendly where batters struggle to smack runs.

Conclusion

USA vs South Africa is the first-ever clash between both sides in T20Is. With the might USA has shown in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, they have the strength to beat any team on their day.

 

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USA is all set to clash with South Africa in their opening match of the Super 8 round in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The USA vs South Africa clash takes place on Wednesday, June 19 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Monank Patel is the captain of the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The United States showed brilliant form in the group stage, crushing giants like Pakistan and Canada to grab a spot in the Super 12 round. Below is the USA's predicted playing 11 vs South Africa.

USA Playing 11 vs South Africa- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 41, Super 8

Shayan Jahangir

Shayan Jahangir got out for a duck in the previous game but he will aim to make a comeback in the next game against South Africa. He will take the role of opener.

Steven Taylor

Steven Taylor will be the other opener for the side. He scored a good knock of 24 runs in the last match and will aim for another good knock.

Andries Gous (WK)

Andries Gous might be the one-down batter and wicketkeeper for the USA. He has done a stunning job with the bat, hitting 102 runs in 3 games with a top knock of 65.

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Aaron Jones (C)

USA skipper Monank Patel has faced a shoulder injury and he was not part of the last game. He might miss another game. Aaron Jones might lead the side. The right-handed batter shattered a wonderful knock of 94 in one match.

Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar will be a middle-order batsman for USA in the next match. He scored a good knock of 27 runs in the last match and also helped the team win against Pakistan earlier.

Corey Anderson

Corey Anderson is an experienced member of the USA squad and the team cannot risk benching him in any match. Anderson is an all-rounder with 18 runs and 1 wicket in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Harmeet Singh

Harmeet Singh has scored 10 runs in the lone innings he batter. The left-arm spinner also got 1 wicket across 2 innings at 7.62 economy.

Nosthush Kenjige

Nosthush Kenjige might replace Shadley van Schalkwyk in the playing 11 in the next match as Antigua Stadium supports spinners more. The left-arm spinner has got 3 wickets in the only game he played.

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Jasdeep Singh

Jasdeep Singh has 1 wicket in 3 games at an economy of 8.50. The right-arm pacer was part of all three matches earlier and will be retained in the next match.

Saurabh Netravalkar

Saurabh Netravalkar grabbed 2 wickets for the USA in the previous game against India and gave a big blow to the opposition by dismissing both openers. With 4 scalps, he is the leading wicket-taker for the side.

Ali Khan

Ali Khan clinched 1 wicket in the previous game and will be another pacer for the USA in the clash against South Africa. The right-arm pacer has 3 scalps to his name at 8.11 economy.