The much-anticipated West Indies vs South Africa Test 2024 series is set to commence at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Wednesday, August 7. This series is a crucial part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. Here's everything you need to know about the series, including schedules, team squads, and where to watch the matches live.
West Indies vs South Africa Test Series 2024 Schedule
First Test
- Date: Wednesday, August 7 - Sunday, August 11
- Venue: Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
- Time: 4:00 PM SAST, 10:00 AM AST
Second Test
- Date: Thursday, August 15 - Monday, August 19
- Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
- Time: 4:00 PM SAST, 10:00 AM AST
Team Standings in WTC 2023-25
South Africa is currently placed seventh in the WTC 2023-25 points table with one win and three losses. Meanwhile, West Indies are at the bottom, having registered one win, five defeats, and one draw.
West Indies Squad
- Captain: Kraigg Brathwaite
- Vice-Captain: Joshua Da Silva (wicket-keeper)
- Players: Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach (wicket-keeper), Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
South Africa Squad
- Captain: Temba Bavuma
- Wicket-Keepers: David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne
- Players: Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Migael Pretorius
Recent Performances
West Indies aim to bounce back after a 0-3 series defeat against England. With Kraigg Brathwaite at the helm, they will look to improve their standing. Key players like Kemar Roach and new additions like Keacy Carty and Bryan Charles will be crucial.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, enter the series after a 0-2 loss to New Zealand. Their squad sees a mix of experienced players and fresh faces, including Matthew Breetzke earning his maiden Test call-up.
Head-to-Head
South Africa has a dominant record against West Indies in Test cricket, winning 22 out of 32 matches. West Indies have won three, with seven matches ending in draws. The last series between these teams saw South Africa securing a 2-0 victory.
Live Streaming Details
- Live Streaming: Available on the FanCode app and website in India.
- Telecast:
- Supersport Cricket
- TNT Sports
Conclusion
The West Indies vs South Africa Test 2024 series promises exciting cricket action. With both teams looking to improve their standings in the ICC World Test Championship, cricket fans are in for a treat. Stay tuned for all the live action starting August 7. Next to this series is Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024 will kick off with the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 21-25 August.