Match 2 – Predictions & Betting Tips
Cause for optimism is beginning to really grow within the South African T20 side, with their dominant win over West Indies in the series opener in Paarl, a welcome reminder of their boundless talents.
Attention now turns to the second game of the series at Centurion, with Proteas all too aware that a win here would see them over the line in this three game series.
General opinion is that the West Indies are still trying to work out their best side ahead of the T20 World Cup next month but the manner in which they were dismantled in the series opener, will be of huge concern for the touring party.
This should be another fascinating encounter and the atmosphere at SuperSport Park in Centurion should be something to behold on Thursday January 29th.
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Claim Welcome Bonus!South Africa vs. West Indies – T20 Series Match 2 of 3 Predictions
Best Bet
Calling the outcome of a warm-up series is never easy, with teams looking to put miles in the legs of their key men but the Proteas meant business in the opening game at Paarl.
Restricting the West Indies to 173 with the ball was a decent job by the South Africans but the way in which they dismantled the visitor’s bowling attack, was a sight to behold.
Captain Aiden Markram led from the front, with a devastating 86 not out, while he was ably supported by Ryan Rickelton and Lhuan-dre Pretorius at the top of the order.
The West Indies will surely shuffle the pack in this one, as they search for their most effective XI and they possess plenty of exciting talents.
However, South Africa are in great nick and conditions should suit them here in Centurion, whether they bat first or not.
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There is a real connection developing at the top of the order for South Africa and Aiden Markram and Lhuan-dre Pretorius will be desperate to continue their impressive recent form.
A great deal will hinge on how aggressive are or need to be when opening the batting, as game scenarios can heap the pressure on them, but they look decent value to be the highest scoring opening partnership of the contest.
Conditions in Centurion shouldn’t necessarily suit South Africa more than the West Indies but the familiarity of playing at home can never be underestimated.
With spin sure to play its part here, the form of George Linde feels like a key component for the Proteas moving forward, not only in this contest.
If he can build on his three wickets at Paarl last time out, he will be looking to leave the West Indies batters in a muddle once more.
Best Value Bet
While they ended up being well beaten last time out, West Indies were in the game for long periods and Brandon King looked very assured at the top of the order.
He was on the receiving end of a very good delivery from Corbin Bosch at Paarl but managed an accomplished 27 prior to that, suggesting that he is in good touch.
Again, he’ll need to get straight back into his work here at Centurion, but he looks a decent price to be the top scorer for the West Indies in this contest.
