Discover the winner of the SA vs WI 2nd Test with our comprehensive guide: Toss prediction, Head-to-Head stats, Playing 11, Dream11 prediction, Betting rates, Live score, and winning percentage.
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Betting Tips
- In the upcoming Test match between South Africa and West Indies, Aiden Markram has proven to be in excellent form, having scored over 150 runs in the previous game. As a result, we believe that he is the ideal candidate to be South Africa’s highest run scorer in the upcoming game.
- Furthermore, Kagiso Rabada is known for his ability to generate pace and with the current playing surface, we anticipate that he will be a dominant force in South Africa’s bowling attack. Therefore, we predict that Rabada will be the top wicket taker for South Africa in this game.
- On the other hand, Alzarri Joseph is a skilled bowler with experience in all formats of the game. His accuracy and speed on this particular venue could prove to be a game-changer for the West Indies. Hence, we expect Joseph to be their top wicket taker in the upcoming Test match.
Overall, we believe that Markram, Rabada, and Joseph will play vital roles in their respective teams’ performances in this exciting Test match.
Live Match Odds
| 1XBET | PARIMATCH | Betway | |
| RSA | 1.222 | 1.24 | 1.250 |
| WI | 6 | 6.4 | 6.500 |
| Draw | 9 | 9.4 | 10.000 |
Prediction and Tips for 2nd Test Match between SA and WI
On Wednesday, 8th March, 10:00 local time, the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the second Test match of the two-match series between South Africa and West Indies.
South Africa
Despite complaining about a slight groin injury in the previous game, Anrich Nortje, one of South Africa’s leading bowlers, will not play in this match. Gerald Coetzee and Tony de Zorzi, who made their Test debuts in the first game, will retain their places.
The SA Team Batting
South Africa’s opening pair of left-handed Dean Elgar and right-handed Aiden Markram proved to be too strong for West Indies on Day 1 of the previous game, putting on 141 for the first wicket. Markram went on to score 115 runs and added another 47 runs in the second innings.
The SA Team Bowling
The South African cricket team’s pace bowling department showcased their prowess at Centurion, with Anrich Nortje leading the way with a superb 5-36 in the first innings, while Kagiso Rabada impressed with 6-50 in the second innings. Additionally, Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee are expected to thrive in the conditions at Johannesburg.
The SA Team Form
In terms of form, South Africa have managed to remain undefeated in their last two Test matches after experiencing defeat in the previous four matches played in this format.
West Indies
Before the First Test, the West Indies team had high hopes and despite putting up a strong fight at times, they ultimately suffered defeat after conceding a first innings deficit of 130 runs. Nevertheless, there were some encouraging signs for the team to build upon ahead of the upcoming match at The Wanderers Stadium.
The WI Team Batting
As far as their batting is concerned, the West Indies were in a promising position at 169-3 while chasing South Africa’s first-innings total of 342. However, a sudden collapse resulted in the loss of their final seven wickets for only 43 runs. Despite this setback, both Raymon Reifer and Jermaine Blackwood managed to score half-centuries in the First Test.
The WI Bowling Team
The West Indies’ bowling unit was led by the impressive Alzarri Joseph in the First Test, as he managed to take seven wickets in total, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Meanwhile, Kemar Roach is also expected to cause some trouble for the South African batsmen on this pitch, having taken a five-wicket haul in the previous match.
The WI Team Form
In terms of their recent form, the West Indies have made some noticeable improvements in Test cricket over the past 12 months, but they still tend to struggle against stronger opposition.
Pitch Report for SA vs. WI at The Wanderers Stadium
As for the pitch conditions at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, the venue is renowned for its pace and bounce. Expected first innings score will be around 350.
Stay tuned for team previews, betting tips, the latest odds, and match predictions for upcoming 2nd Test Match in 2023.
South Africa vs West Indies Match Prediction
Despite South Africa managing to secure an 87-run victory in the previous encounter, West Indies did have some noteworthy moments, particularly when they bowled out the hosts for only 116 in the second innings. However, the absence of Anrich Nortje will be a setback for the South African bowling unit, although they still possess one of the strongest bowling attacks in Test cricket.
Overall, we anticipate a closely contested match, but we believe that South Africa has the required quality throughout their side to secure another win.
The Verdict
The current odds indicate that South Africa is the favorite to win against the West Indies, with a probability of 1.22.
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