West Indies (WI) and South Africa (SA) are set to face each other in the third and final match of the ongoing T20I series at Sabina Park in Kingston on Monday, May 27. Under the leadership of Brandon King, the hosts have dominated the series against a powerful South African side.
The Caribbean team registered a convincing 28-run victory in the first T20I. Thanks to Roston Chase’s all-round performance, the hosts secured a brilliant 16-run win in the second T20I. Following this series, the West Indian side will shift their focus to preparing for the T20 World Cup.
On the other hand, the Rassie van der Dussen-led South African side has struggled in the three-match series leading up to the World Cup. todaymatchpredictionWith several experienced players still engaged in the IPL, the Proteas’ poor performance has been evident in both matches played so far. The visitors will be aiming to deliver a strong performance in the final game to boost their confidence ahead of the marquee event in June.
Match Details
| Match | West Indies Vs South Africa, 3rd T20I |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 27, 12:30 am IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Fancode |
Sabina Park, Kingston Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sabina Park offers an even contest between bat and ball initially, but it becomes more favorable for the spinners as the match progresses. Batters will need to be patient at the start and adjust their gameplay accordingly until the conditions become more favorable for batting. The team that wins the toss will likely opt to bat first.
WI vs SA Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Won by West Indies | 09 |
| Won by South Africa | 11 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First Played | September 11, 2007 |
| Last Played | May 25, 2024 |
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King (C), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher (WK), Fabian Allen, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy
South Africa (SA):
Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqaba Peter, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter:
West Indies skipper Brandon King could be the standout batter in the third T20I against South Africa. The 29-year-old has been in great form, consistently scoring runs in both T20Is of the series. In the first T20I, he played a match-winning knock of 79 runs, and in the second game, he gave his side a solid start with a brilliant 36 off 22 balls. King is the second-highest run-scorer of the series and will pose a significant threat to the Proteas bowlers in the forthcoming game.
Probable Best bowler:
West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie could be the standout bowler in the third T20I against South Africa. With six wickets in the series, the left-arm spinner is the highest wicket-taker so far. The hosts will rely on him to provide crucial breakthroughs in the third and final game.
Scenario – 1
West Indies win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay Score – 55-65
First Innings Score – 185-195
West Indies win the match
Scenario – 2
South Africa win the toss and bat
Powerplay Score – 45-55
First Innings Score – 175-185
West Indies win the match