The West Indies will host the Proteas in the 2nd test match in the 2-match series and the game will be played at Providence Stadium in Georgetown with the action beginning on Thursday the 15th of August. We look for betting opportunities.
The first test ended in a draw and was dominated mostly by the South African side, however the West Indies fought hard and in the end held out comfortable for the draw.
1st Test Recap
The first test match began with the Proteas winning the toss and electing to bat first, where they put up a solid total of 357 runs all out. Captain Temba Bavuma looked good with bat in hand, putting up a total of 86 runs off 182 balls at a slow and steady rate. He was well supported by Tony de Zorzi who scored 78 off 145 balls.
On the West Indies end, Jomel Warrican put in an impressive performance, taking 4 wickets for 69 runs in his 22 overs.
The home side then picked up the bat, but they were put under pressure by the Proteas bowling attack and they were all bundled out for 233 runs, their top batsman was Keacy Carty who scored 42 runs off 81 balls.
South African Bowler Keshav Maharaj kept the pressure on their opponent’s batting line-up throughout the innings, taking 4 wickets for 76 runs and he bowled a staggering 40 overs.
South Africa hit the crease for the second time with a 124-run lead, and after building their lead by a further 173 runs, they declared after losing just 3 wickets. Tristan Stubbs put 68 runs on the board off 50 balls, and for the home team, Jomel Warrican once again topped the bowling figures, taking 2 wickets for 57 runs over his 9 over spell.
The West Indies were set 298 runs for victory but the draw was always their objective. After a shaky start, losing a couple of wickets, they were able to stabilise and hold on for the draw. Alick Athanaze as the star with bat in hand, scoring 92 runs off 116 balls and from a South African perspective it was non other then Maharaj who took another 4-wicket haul for 88 runs in his 26.2 overs.
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2nd TEST BETTING – Click here to bet
West Indies 4.00
Draw 5.00
South Africa 1.70
PREDICTION
BET: South Africa win at 1.70
I believe that South Africa will carry their dominant form from the last test into this match, where they will come out on top, winning the game and the 2-match series.
BET: South African Top Bowler: Keshav Maharaj at 3.20
I believe Maharaj will be used as weapon once again and based on his performance in the last match and the number of overs he bowled I can see him topping the 1st innings bowling figures once again.
BET: West Indies Top Bowler: Jomel Warrican at 3.65
He was excellent in the 1st test and like Maharaj was the top bowler in both innings. He looks worth backing to make it 3 innings on the trot at the price.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
