The ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights match between the USA and South Africa is set to take place on June 19 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda. The USA team has surprised many by making it to this stage of the tournament and is determined to put up a strong fight. With a diverse squad that includes players of Caribbean origin, the USA team is looking forward to the support from the local crowd. Vice captain Aaron Jones expressed his excitement at playing against some of the best teams in the world and stated that the team is focused on playing fearless cricket.
South Africa, on the other hand, is aware of the threat posed by the USA team and captain Aiden Markram has emphasized the need for his side to be at their best in the upcoming match. While the USA team lost their last completed match against India, they showed their potential in a historic super over win against Pakistan. South Africa, one of the unbeaten sides in the tournament so far, narrowly avoided an upset against Nepal in their last group match. The teams have never met before in any format of the game.
The pitch conditions at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium are conducive for batting, with some assistance for bowlers, especially wrist spinners and accurate bowlers. The weather forecast for the match day predicts cloudy and humid conditions with a low chance of rain. Both teams have experienced players in their squads, with the USA welcoming back their captain Monank Patel and left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige. South Africa may include spinner Keshav Maharaj in their lineup for additional bowling options.
The USA squad includes players like Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, and Ali Khan, while South Africa’s squad features top players like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabraiz Shamsi. It will be an exciting clash between the underdogs of the tournament, the USA, and the strong South African team. With both teams looking to start their Super Eights campaign on a winning note, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Fans can follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage to stay updated on the match proceedings.
