Coming off the back of an impressive win over India, the unbeaten Proteas head into their fifth fixture at the T20 World Cup on Thursday, and it will be just the second time so far in the tournament that they feature in a ‘day game’.
On that previous occasion, the Proteas battled their way to a hard-fought win over Afghanistan, and so they will be aware that dew could become a factor that makes bowling and fielding a little trickier in the second innings.
Play on Thursday starts at 15:00 locally in Ahmedabad, but viewers in South Africa should note that is at 11:30am (SA time).
Proteas v West Indies at the T20 World Cup
- Date: Thursday, 26 February
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 11:30 SA Time (15:00 Local)
After facing the West Indies, who the Proteas defeated 2-1 in a ‘warm up’ series before the T20 World Cup, South Africa will then face giant killer Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Looking ahead to the next battle, star batsman David Miller said they were hungry for more.
“For us in a tournament like this, it’s about making sure that we do keep going back to the simple things, making sure that we stay in our lane as a player, get the job done and keep wanting more.
“We’re a mature team. A lot of guys have played together and a lot of cricket for South Africa and that goes a long way under pressure.”
What to expect next?
Meanwhile, another big-hitting Proteas batsman Tristan Stubbs highlighted the threat that the islanders pose.
“They have posted massive scores and all the batters are in really good form, so they bring that challenge with a bowling attack that’s doing really well,” Stubbs said.
“So, I think completely it’s different in here but as far as in a way it’s a similar challenge like a really good batting line up. Who can score that big score if you are not on it and a bowling attack that can do a good job at defending.
“So, yeah, we’ll be ready for Thursday, probably packed similarly to India but we’ll be up for it.”