WI vs SA, 2nd Test Pitch Report: What will the surface be like at Providence Stadium in Guyana?
WI vs SA Pitch Report: West Indies are set to host South Africa in the second Test match starting Thursday, August 15 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Both teams will be aiming for a win to level the two-match series after the first Test in Port of Spain ended in a no result.
West Indies are looking for their first Test win against South Africa since 2007 and only their fourth win in 33 total encounters. The Proteas dominated the rain-affected first match, but the Caribbean side proved they are not going down without a fight in the next match.
Young pacer Shamar Joseph is expected to return to West Indies’ playing XI while Temba Bavuma’s side could recall fast bowler Nandre Burger after going with an extra batsman for the Port of Spain Test.
WI vs SA, Providence Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Providence Stadium is conducive for bowling, but this will be the first Test match played at this venue since 2011. Only two Test matches have been held at this venue where teams batting first have won. The surface usually offers a good amount of help for the fast bowlers with extra seam and bounce, but spinners can also expect wickets.
Guyana Venue Test Number
Test matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won by bowling first: 0
Average first innings score: 351
Average second innings score: 220
Average third innings score: 196
Average 4th innings score: 245
Highest Score: 476/8, Sri Lanka vs West Indies
Lowest Score: 152/10, West Indies vs Pakistan
Probable XIs for West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test:
Probable West Indies Playing XI: Craig Brathwaite (captain), Michael Lewis, Keesee Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, jason holderJoshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Jommel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Kemar RoachShamar Joseph.
Probable playing XI of South Africa: Aiden MarkramTony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verrin (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, May you be successful, kagiso rabadaHerd Burger.