The South Africa tour of West Indies in 2024 has kicked off with an exciting start as the first Test match is underway at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The match, scheduled from August 7th to 11th, began with South Africa winning the toss and opting to bat first.
Play day 1
The South African squad decided to strengthen their batting lineup by including Ryan Rickelton, while West Indies handed a debut to Keacy Carty. The return of Kemar Roach to the West Indies side is a significant addition, bolstering their bowling attack
Unfortunately, the first day of play was marred by rain, resulting in only 15 overs being bowled. South Africa managed to score 45-1 at stumps, with Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs at the crease. The weather conditions have been a challenge, but the ground staff at Queen’s Park Oval are working tirelessly to ensure the match proceeds smoothly. Because of loss of play on day 1, play will start 30 mins early on day 2.
Tv channels and live streaming
Fans can catch live streaming of the match on Fancode, and live updates are available on various sports news websites.
The match is part of the ICC Test Championship, which features nine teams competing across a two-year cycle before culminating in a two-team final. Both teams are eager to improve their standings, with South Africa currently in seventh place and West Indies in ninth.
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