South Africa will be up against surprise qualifiers USA in the first game of the Super Eights round and the 41st of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Get our latest expert SA vs USA match betting tips, predictions and picks below.
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SA vs USA Match Information
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- Date: Wednesday, June 19
- Time: 10.30 am local (2.30 pm GMT, 8 pm IST)
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What Have The Two Teams Done So Far?
Their path to the Super Eights has been quite different. While South Africa were not only expected to qualify for the second round but also thwart any challenges, USA had made it to the first round on account of being the hosts and for all practical purposes making up the numbers.
South Africa did what was expected out of them and while there were a few scares on the way – both Bangladesh and Nepal could have beaten them – they won four in four matches to enter the second round.
USA, on the other hand, did not just make the numbers
They packed a punch against Canada, stunned Pakistan in a Super Over and while their qualification for the Super Eights came as a result of their washout against Ireland, they put up a brilliant showing against India too before going down to them.
It has been a much-deserved second round berth for USA.
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South Africa, like USA, played all their first three matches in America and it was only in the fourth game they flew across to Arnos Vale for their encounter against Nepal. USA will be playing their first game of the tournament in a Caribbean country.
The difference here is that South Africa have a vast amount of experience playing in the West Indies over the years while it’s one thing for USA to win in USA but they will have to adapt to the Caribbean conditions in a big way from here on.
For one, the pitches in Antigua have been fairly balanced as opposed to those in New York which will make it a lot tougher for the American bowlers. On the other hand, South Africa’s pacers have the capability to up the ante on these kinds of pitches too.
At the same time, South Africa’s batters could come into their own too, making it a double whammy against USA.
Where USA could hope for a bit of an advantage is by winning the toss and fielding first. Else it could all go pear-shaped for the co-hosts.
SA vs USA Head-to-Head Stats
- Overall South Africa vs USA Head-to-head: This will be the first time that South Africa and USA will be facing off in a competitive cricket match.
Possible Playing XIs
South Africa
USA
Steven Taylor, Monank Patel, Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan.
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SA vs USA Predictions with Latest Odds*
SA vs USA Match Winner
South Africa to win: 1/5 (sign up with 1xbet)
SA vs USA Top Batsman
- Top South Africa Batsman – Quinton de Kock: 16/5 (sign up with 1xbet)
- Top USA Batsman – Aaron Jones: 9/2 (sign up with 1xbet)
SA vs USA Top Bowler
- Top South Africa Bowler – Saurabh Netravalkar: 16/5 (sign up with 1xbet)
- Top USA Bowler – Anrich Nortje: 16/5 (sign up with 1xbet)
SA vs USA Toss Prediction
USA to win the toss: 10/11
SA vs USA Score Prediction
Highest Individual Score – Over 55.5 Runs: 5/6
*odds correct at the time of writing.
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