WI vs SA 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
West Indies will take on South Africa in the final T20I. The game will be played at the Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica and will start at 12:30 AM IST on May 27.
WI have been comprehensive in the two T20Is of the series. They picked up a crushing 28 run win over SA in the first game and then backed it up with another 16 run win in the second game. The batters have fired for West Indies, allowing them to score 175 and 207 in the two innings. With the ball, the spinners have choked SA for runs.
For SA, they were better in the second game and scored 191 in a chase of 208, however, the middle order seems to be out of touch as the players have failed to fire in both games. However, the team won’t be concerned as they are playing a second string team and main players are not available for the series.
West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: The WI vs SA series will not be broadcast in India. Fans in South Africa can watch the matches on SuperSports Grand. In USA, fans need to switch to ESPN+ while TNT sports will stream the matches in UK.
Live Streaming: Fans in India can watch the matches live on Fancode App and Website.
WI vs SA Match Toss Prediction
Team batting first has won both games and thus the captains would like to win the toss and opt to bat first in final game. Once a strong total has been posted, it will be tough to chase here.
WI vs SA Pitch Report
The surface at the Sabina Park has been on the slower side. The ball has gripped and turned and scoring against the spinners have been very tough. The pacers though have been taken for plenty of runs. With short boundaries, a score of around 180-200 is par here.
Jamaica Weather Report
There are a few showers expected during the game. The temperature will be around the 30 degree mark and humidity will be 68 per cent. The wind speed will be 21 km/h.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20 2024
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
No changes are expected in the West Indies side. The team has won the series without much trouble and would look to continue the winning run and aim for a clean sweep against South Africa.
WI Key Players
- Brandon King- King has batted beautifully in both games so far. He scored a brilliant 79 in the first game and then backed it up with 36 in the second game. The destructive batter will be looking to make a big impact in the final game too and possibly aim for a three digit score.
- Roston Chase- Chase had a great outing in the second game and played a stunning innings of 67 in 38 balls. He is a valuable player for the side given his all-round abilities. Chase also bowled four overs and picked a wicket for 26 runs..
- Gudakesh Motie- The spinners have been a thorn in the flesh for South Africa and Motie has been the best among all spinners in the series. He has been outstanding, taking six wickets in two games, including two three wicket hauls.
WI Team Form
West Indies have been clinical in the series against South Africa, picking upcomprehensive wins. The one thing that West Indies can improve though is runs from the lower middle order.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Brandon King (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph
South Africa Team News & Playing 11
SA Team News
South Africa don’t have their main players available, however, they would still like to avoid a clean sweep and salvage some pride. Tabraiz Shamsi is likely to get a game in place of Nqaba Peter in the final game.
SA Key Players
- Reeeza Hendricks- Reeza Hendricks has played well in the series. He was outstanding in the first game and scored 87 runs. He looked good in the second game too and played a knock of 34. Given his form, another big innings seems to be on the way.
- Quinton de Kock- Quinton de Kock returned to form with a knock of 41 in 17 balls in second game. By the time he was at the crease, South Africa were in the hunt for a win. De Kock has blown hot and cold in recent times but runs in the last game should boost his confidence.
- Bjorn Fortuin– The spinners have enjoyed more success than pacers in the series. Fortuin bowled well in the second game and picked a wicket for 21 runs in four overs. He is expected is do well in the final game as well.
SA Team Form
South Africa have been ordinary in the series but the team has missed key players like Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, who will be available for the World Cup.
South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi
West Indies vs South Africa Head to Head
The teams have been very competitive. West Indies are always a tough team to beat in T20Is and they have once again showed their dominance in the on-going series.
WI vs SA Head to Head Stats in T20s
| Matches Played | WI Won | SA Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
West Indies vs South Africa Betting Odds
The punters have given similar odds to both teams at 1.90. West Indies were underdogs in the series but they have improved their odds after winning both games.
Who will win West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match?
We suggest backing West Indies to win. It is a second string South Africa team that is playing against West Indies and at the moment, they don’t seem to have enough quality to beat this West Indies team at home.
🏆 West Indies vs South Africa Prediction
West Indies are clear favourites to win. They have picked comprehensive wins in the first two games. They also have more players in form. For South Africa, most of their players have struggled. The team is missing almost all their big guns and don’t seem to have the quality to compete against the strong West Indies team. We suggest backing West Indies to win.
