The second T20 match was even more grandoir in terms of high class batting but unfortunate day for the bowlers. Batting first, West Indies with their mighty strength put up 258 runs on board which was hunted down by Proteas with 11 balls left in the Innings.
This is the magnanimity of this T20 series, and the Wanderers is no bowling paradise but in terms of squaring up the opposition, this ground certainly provides an opportunity for all alike whether you’re a batter or a bowler.
Last time South Africa played at the Wanderers, it was against Pakistan whom they restricted for 140 and easily chased it down afterwards. However, in the previous match at the same ground, Pakistan chased down 188 posted by South Africa.
South Africa has no special record at this ground, having lost 6 of their last 10 encounters here and at one occasion, getting all out at 89 while chasing 197 against Australia.
The past will not trouble them much because it is a new team, with immense firepower and classy stroke players. Also, there is Anrich Nortje who went for 17 in 3 overs when West Indies launched an assault in the first T20I.
Here comes the interesting match info, the last time West Indies and South Africa came head to head at the Wanderers, it was a run fest.
It was 8 years ago, when South Africa posted 231 runs on board but West Indies chased it down in 19.2 overs, all due to 41 balls 90 from Chris Gayle. Faf Du Plessis scored a century in the first innings but it all went in vain as South Africa failed to defend 231.
This time around, both teams have plenty of new players, more aggressive but not incautious and heedless. They certainly know their moments and when it comes they go berserk.
Strength wise South Africa is in better shape, but no-one can ever doubt the West Indies power. They are always on surge and brutally unstoppable when on song.
Both captains will be backing their bowlers despite what happened in past two games. It wasn’t their fault, it was the pitch that didn’t offer anything but here experience comes into game.
The experience of Rabada and Parnell will be at high stake for the company. For West Indies, Alzarri Joseph is going to be key as he missed last T20 and for thankfully he did because it wasn’t pleasing at all for bowlers out their at Supersport Park.
Well, the intersting thing is the teams which have won the toss at this ground, went on to lose the match 6 out of 10 times. David Miller is more prolific at this ground, today we might see his best in the green and gold.