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South Africa won the test match series against WI. SA won the 2nd test match by 40 runs. South Africa bowled out after scoring 246 runs. Their middle order collapsed, but they reached a respectable target thanks to their Kyle Verreynne and Mulder. Jayden Seales took his career-best 6 wickets. West Indian batters were unable to perform up to their potential. WI lost wickets at regular intervals and in the end lost the game. All of the SA bowlers contributed equally to secure the win for their team.
The first ODI match between South Africa vs West Indies was a draw but the second Test match was won by South Africa. The way the bowlers have benefited in this Test match and the way the runs have been matched in four innings, this kind of play does not really go well with Test cricket. South Africa batted in the first two innings and scored only 406 runs in two innings and West Indies did not succeed in chasing this 406 runs. Test cricket is a 5 day game so there should be wickets built so that batsmen can bat for five days and both teams can score well but we didn't see that in this test match. I would expect wickets to behave in T20 series as it was in Test match because we want to see great batting in T20.
Maybe the test match will be your typing mistake. We saw that the first Test match between West Indies and South Africa was a draw. But in the second Test, South Africa performed well as they defeated the West Indies by just 40 runs. If we look at the first innings performances of both teams in the two second Test matches, we can see that both teams were evenly matched. In the first innings South Africa cricket team scored 16 runs more than West Indies and they also collected 24 runs more than West Indies in the second innings. Basically, this few runs difference for the victory is created in front of the West Indies cricket team. The West Indies may not have had much of a run target in front of them but they failed to muster a run. Mainly due to the lack of proper performance from their batsmen, I have not seen anyone from the West Indies team who has been able to extend their innings. 
The first test match between South Africa vs West Indies was a draw but the second Test match was won by South Africa. The way the bowlers have benefited in this Test match and the way the runs have been matched in four innings, this kind of play does not really go well with Test cricket. South Africa batted in the first two innings and scored only 406 runs in two innings and West Indies did not succeed in chasing this 406 runs. Test cricket is a 5 day game so there should be wickets built so that batsmen can bat for five days and both teams can score well but we didn't see that in this test match. I would expect wickets to behave in T20 series as it was in Test match because we want to see great batting in T20.
West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test is Still ongoing. In the 1st Innings, RSA opted to bat first but their performance were very lower than i expected. They collected total 160-10 runa where they lost 3 wickets at 20-3 runs and lost 9 wickets at 97-9 runs. Shamar Joseph just destroyed them by hunting 5 wickets alone. Besides same situation was seen in west indies team. They all out within 144-10 runs. But in 2nd inngins, rsa developed themselves a little bit and able to score decent runs. Aiden Markram(51) and Kyle Verreynne(59) both of them did half century this time. Although rest of players performance were same dumb as before. Well they have scored 246-10 runs this time and west indies team already in the Field and yet they have collected 200-8 runs. They don't have good batsman and they still need 63 runs to win which will be very challenging for them. RSA supposed to have more chance to win this match IMHO
And now that match is finished and like everyone expecting now the South Africa has won this test match. By they I was surprised when South Africa was at 223 runs and they lost only 5 runs on the second day of the match. But on the third day they made only 23 runs. That was surprising but I appreciate the bowling of Jayden Seales from West Indies. He collected 6 wickets in the second inning. Well overall the South African team performance was good. West Indies tried well in the second inning but unfortunately they lost by 40 runs. Congratulations to South Africa. 
West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test is Still ongoing. In the 1st Innings, RSA opted to bat first but their performance were very lower than i expected. They collected total 160-10 runa where they lost 3 wickets at 20-3 runs and lost 9 wickets at 97-9 runs. Shamar Joseph just destroyed them by hunting 5 wickets alone. Besides same situation was seen in west indies team. They all out within 144-10 runs. But in 2nd inngins, rsa developed themselves a little bit and able to score decent runs. Aiden Markram(51) and Kyle Verreynne(59) both of them did half century this time. Although rest of players performance were same dumb as before. Well they have scored 246-10 runs this time and west indies team already in the Field and yet they have collected 200-8 runs. They don't have good batsman and they still need 63 runs to win which will be very challenging for them. RSA supposed to have more chance to win this match IMHO
A target of 263 runs cannot be called a big target. But so far the chances of winning are equal for both the teams. Because we know that the performance of West Indies batsmen is very erratic. So it is impossible to predict in advance whether this team will win or not.
West Indies lost 6 wickets to collect only 104 runs. I thought maybe the team would lose the rest of the wickets very quickly. But now West Indies have collected 172 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. Joshua Da Silva scored 24 runs and Gudakesh Motie remained unbeaten with 38 runs. The West Indies team has already managed to collect 68 runs from this pair. West Indies will win if this pair survives at the crease. But if these two batsmen cannot extend their innings more, West Indies are likely to be defeated. West Indies need to collect 50 more runs from this pair if they want to win.
West Indies lost 6 wickets to collect only 104 runs. I thought maybe the team would lose the rest of the wickets very quickly. But now West Indies have collected 172 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. Joshua Da Silva scored 24 runs and Gudakesh Motie remained unbeaten with 38 runs. The West Indies team has already managed to collect 68 runs from this pair. West Indies will win if this pair survives at the crease. But if these two batsmen cannot extend their innings more, West Indies are likely to be defeated. West Indies need to collect 50 more runs from this pair if they want to win.
You were probably right that the West Indies would have won this match if the Silva-Motie partnership had been prolonged. But West Indies lost Motie's wicket for 181 runs and Silva's wicket for 182 runs. At this moment West Indies batsmen have managed to collect 194 runs by losing 8 wickets. West Indies batsmen need to collect 69 more runs to win. But at the moment there is no experienced batsman at the crease.
Every bowler in South Africa has been able to bowl well. Rabada, Piedt, Mahraj and Mulder took two wickets each. Jomel Warrican and Joseph are now at the crease. But these two batsmen cannot be trusted. These two batsmen will not be able to collect 69 runs. South Africa team is going to win the second match even if they don't win the first match.
At the start of this series, I was under the impression that the Windies were on a South Africa tour but then realized it's a home series for the Windies.
Usually, they compete well at home against SENA countries but this series going only in one direction and many could argue that it's a new low because Proteas is not a good touring team, it's true for everyone (Barring Aus and Ind).
As far as the last recognized batter's (Joshua) dismissal is concerned, luck didn't favor the Windies as well but they should've batted well in the first inning. Things could've been interesting if they needed 40 odd runs but chasing 70 runs with tailender batting sounds a bit too much.
Usually, they compete well at home against SENA countries but this series going only in one direction and many could argue that it's a new low because Proteas is not a good touring team, it's true for everyone (Barring Aus and Ind).
As far as the last recognized batter's (Joshua) dismissal is concerned, luck didn't favor the Windies as well but they should've batted well in the first inning. Things could've been interesting if they needed 40 odd runs but chasing 70 runs with tailender batting sounds a bit too much.
Batting at a target of 263 runs, the West Indies team lost wickets at the beginning. West Indies lost all three batsmen of the top order to collect 62 runs. West Indies are under pressure at the moment. 263 runs is impossible if the batsmen cannot stay at the crease. The team managed to collect only 144 runs in the first innings. So winning by 263 runs is not an easy task for West Indies.
West Indies already lost their 6 wickets. They need around 100 more runs to win the match. At this moment, it will be pretty hard for them to chase the target. They have made a strong comeback in the 7th wicket partnership, which has brought back some hope for West Indies. I thought the match will end within two and a half days. South Africa did a little better in the second innings. A target of 263 runs cannot be called a big target. But so far the chances of winning are equal for both the teams. Because we know that the performance of West Indies batsmen is very erratic. So it is impossible to predict in advance whether this team will win or not.
West Indies lost 6 wickets to collect only 104 runs. I thought maybe the team would lose the rest of the wickets very quickly. But now West Indies have collected 172 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. Joshua Da Silva scored 24 runs and Gudakesh Motie remained unbeaten with 38 runs. The West Indies team has already managed to collect 68 runs from this pair. West Indies will win if this pair survives at the crease. But if these two batsmen cannot extend their innings more, West Indies are likely to be defeated. West Indies need to collect 50 more runs from this pair if they want to win.
On the third day, the West Indies team came out to bat and they tried to play brilliantly to win. Although the South African team has given a target of 263 runs for this match, if the West Indies can meet this score, then they will surely win this Test match. Although they have lost one wicket at the moment so they still have a good chance to win the match if they can put up a good batting performance. In that case, the West Indies team will have to put in a good batting performance today and improve their game if they want to win this Test match against South Africa. At the moment, West Indies still need to collect 220 runs if they want to reach the target of victory
West Indies were currently looking in very good position because they have more than 200 overs left while they have just chased the 100 runs required and still they have around four wicket in hand but currently the main important things for west indies team revival in that series is partnership between silva and motie because they are only hope to meet the required and if by chance any of these two lose his wicket then ultimately it will execute huge pressure on thier rest of batting lineup and thier chances to meet the target will be definitely goes below so they has to played slow but inorder to neglect pressure they has to be on crease and to be honest it will be really shocking moments for everyone if west indies won that match because no one expect that results. 
Batting at a target of 263 runs, the West Indies team lost wickets at the beginning. West Indies lost all three batsmen of the top order to collect 62 runs. West Indies are under pressure at the moment. 263 runs is impossible if the batsmen cannot stay at the crease. The team managed to collect only 144 runs in the first innings. So winning by 263 runs is not an easy task for West Indies.
West Indies already lost their 6 wickets. They need around 100 more runs to win the match. At this moment, it will be pretty hard for them to chase the target. They have made a strong comeback in the 7th wicket partnership, which has brought back some hope for West Indies. I thought the match will end within two and a half days. South Africa did a little better in the second innings. 
In 1 st test game of Bangladesh A tour of Pakistan series, both played very well and at last this game was drawn and no one won this game. Bangladesh A team did not bat good in both innings and they made 122 runs only in 1 st Inning and in 2 nd inning, they scored 153 runs. Pakistan A team made 367 runs in single inning. Umar Pakistan A team Batsman he made 177 runs in 211 ball with hitting 23 4s and three 6s. S Shakeel also showed excellent effort and made 76 runs in 132 balls with hitting nine 4s. M.Hamza in bowling side, he took down 3 wickets in 1 st Inning and gave 33 runs. In 2 nd Inning of Bangladesh a team, Hamza again dropped 2 batsman from pitch in 6.2 overs with 13 runs. Hope in 2 nd game, Bangladesh A team will show some better effort and try hard to beat Pakistan A team.
If you focus on the perform of both of them you will realize that the perform of Bangladesh batsmen has not been good. Because his two-innings performance on target looks very low. The perform of Pakistan batsmen has proved to be very good but due to luck they could not win the match and the victory did not go in favor of anyone. Umar has scored runs with full effort and hard work on his part and he has achieved half of the target. If you emphasize the balls of the Pakistan batsmen, their batsmen waste a lot of balls, yes they score runs, but they should guard against it because it will help them to achieve the target in a difficult situation. Pakistan bowler's performance was better and more impressive than the batsmen. Bangladesh batsmen should speed up their pace because if they don't give a tough target even in the Test match, where will they give in the series? Yes we can say that a good opportunity has been created for West Indies now let's see if they can use that opportunity to win the second test match. West Indies did not bat very well in the first innings of the second Test match as they were all out for just 144 runs.
Now in front of them i.e. they need only 224 runs to win. At the moment they have collected 39 runs for one wicket. West Indian batsmen now have to bat responsibly, if they put in a poor batting performance like the first innings, they might miss out on an easy win.
What the West Indies batsmen need right now is to make it difficult for their opponents South Africa's bowlers. So that they hesitate to bowl.
So far, here is the lunch break in the match between South Africa and West Indies teams. The West Indies team batting on 43 runs in the loss of one wicket. Hopes have risen again for them. There are still days left, they can achieve what they want to do in this series and they can make win from here. Now in front of them i.e. they need only 224 runs to win. At the moment they have collected 39 runs for one wicket. West Indian batsmen now have to bat responsibly, if they put in a poor batting performance like the first innings, they might miss out on an easy win.
What the West Indies batsmen need right now is to make it difficult for their opponents South Africa's bowlers. So that they hesitate to bowl.
Just 220 more score they have to make then they win it. Kraigg Brathwaite is still batting that is good for the team, if he will play the 70-80 runs innings for the team then it is the clue for the win for the West Indies. After winning against Australia, this will be the second win for West Indies in test matches in 2024.
The South African team could not start the third day well. So South Africa lost all the wickets to collect 246 runs. South Africa managed to set a target of 263 runs. But our estimate was that South Africa could deliver the target of 300. Like the West Indies batsmen, the performances of the South African batsmen are now completely erratic. It is impossible to predict when the batsmen of this team will play well.
Batting at a target of 263 runs, the West Indies team lost wickets at the beginning. West Indies lost all three batsmen of the top order to collect 62 runs. West Indies are under pressure at the moment. 263 runs is impossible if the batsmen cannot stay at the crease. The team managed to collect only 144 runs in the first innings. So winning by 263 runs is not an easy task for West Indies.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-bangladesh-players-frustrated-slow-internet-connection-amid-test-tour-pakistan-report
A slow internet connection is causing some problems.
I also heard this news that the Internet is not working properly in Pakistan due to some infrastructural issues in the connectivity.
Another update is that Sarfraz Ahmed is back in the Pakistan team. By the way, from much time he was not in the team and dropped out for the all series but in this series, he come back as the vice-captain.
Muhammad Rizwan and Sarfraz Ahmed both are the wonderful wicket-keeper and also both are very experienced. Also, both have the experience of being vice-captain for Pakistan but there is no one who is happy with Shan Masood captaincy. Not only players, the audience is also very unhappy with his captaincy due to his performance in the last matches. He don’t deserve to even play in the test matches but he is leading them.
Yes we can say that a good opportunity has been created for West Indies now let's see if they can use that opportunity to win the second test match. West Indies did not bat very well in the first innings of the second Test match as they were all out for just 144 runs.
Now in front of them i.e. they need only 224 runs to win. At the moment they have collected 39 runs for one wicket. West Indian batsmen now have to bat responsibly, if they put in a poor batting performance like the first innings, they might miss out on an easy win.
What the West Indies batsmen need right now is to make it difficult for their opponents South Africa's bowlers. So that they hesitate to bowl.
Now in front of them i.e. they need only 224 runs to win. At the moment they have collected 39 runs for one wicket. West Indian batsmen now have to bat responsibly, if they put in a poor batting performance like the first innings, they might miss out on an easy win.
What the West Indies batsmen need right now is to make it difficult for their opponents South Africa's bowlers. So that they hesitate to bowl.
So far, here is the lunch break in the match between South Africa and West Indies teams. The West Indies team batting on 43 runs in the loss of one wicket. Hopes have risen again for them. There are still days left, they can achieve what they want to do in this series and they can make win from here.
Just 220 more score they have to make then they win it. Kraigg Brathwaite is still batting that is good for the team, if he will play the 70-80 runs innings for the team then it is the clue for the win for the West Indies. After winning against Australia, this will be the second win for West Indies in test matches in 2024.
In 1 st test game of Bangladesh A tour of Pakistan series, both played very well and at last this game was drawn and no one won this game. Bangladesh A team did not bat good in both innings and they made 122 runs only in 1 st Inning and in 2 nd inning, they scored 153 runs. Pakistan A team made 367 runs in single inning. Umar Pakistan A team Batsman he made 177 runs in 211 ball with hitting 23 4s and three 6s. S Shakeel also showed excellent effort and made 76 runs in 132 balls with hitting nine 4s. M.Hamza in bowling side, he took down 3 wickets in 1 st Inning and gave 33 runs.
Yeah, South Africa posted a nice target 246 runs in second innings and set the target of 257 runs south Africa team played well as compared to their first innings excellent innings played by Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne both made fifties brilliant bowling by west indies bowlers they put pressure on south Africa team. Jayden Seales destroyed South Africa's batting lineup by taking six wickets, while Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican took two wickets, and South Africa gave the target of 257 runs. West indies are on the way to chasing this target they scored 28 runs with the loss of only one wicket Keacy Carty and Kraigg Brathwaite are on the crease it will be a very difficult task for West Indies batsmen to chase the target because South Africa showed brilliant bowling in first innings and now the pressure is on west indies team 
On the third day, the West Indies team came out to bat and they tried to play brilliantly to win. Although the South African team has given a target of 263 runs for this match, if the West Indies can meet this score, then they will surely win this Test match. Although they have lost one wicket at the moment so they still have a good chance to win the match if they can put up a good batting performance. In that case, the West Indies team will have to put in a good batting performance today and improve their game if they want to win this Test match against South Africa. At the moment, West Indies still need to collect 220 runs if they want to reach the target of victory, and if West Indies win today's match, they will go ahead in the series and if they lose, they will definitely fall behind.
West Indies good comeback in second inning all out South Africa in just 246 runs after a decent start. kyle verreynne played well added 59 runs to the team total. Jayden Seales change the match position his bowling performance is outstanding picking 6 important wickets by just giving only 61 runs in his bowling spell. Jomel Warrican and Gudakesh Motie also bowl well both bowlers picked 2, 2 wickets and restricted South Africa under 200 runs. West indies Needs 263 runs to win this test match and they have three day remaining. west indies needs to play smoothy didn't loss early wickets build a partnership and they will win this match.
Well, finally we have a target for the West Indies team and they now need 235 more runs to win. Easy ? Yes, i think this is their best chance to chase this small score and win this test match. If they collapse again and can't win from here, I am done with West Indies.
There is no shortage of time in this test match as we are in the day 3 and we have two more days after today.
Now in front of them i.e. they need only 224 runs to win. At the moment they have collected 39 runs for one wicket. West Indian batsmen now have to bat responsibly, if they put in a poor batting performance like the first innings, they might miss out on an easy win.
What the West Indies batsmen need right now is to make it difficult for their opponents South Africa's bowlers. So that they hesitate to bowl.
West Indies good comeback in second inning all out South Africa in just 246 runs after a decent start. kyle verreynne played well added 59 runs to the team total. Jayden Seales change the match position his bowling performance is outstanding picking 6 important wickets by just giving only 61 runs in his bowling spell. Jomel Warrican and Gudakesh Motie also bowl well both bowlers picked 2, 2 wickets and restricted South Africa under 200 runs. West indies Needs 263 runs to win this test match and they have three day remaining. west indies needs to play smoothy didn't loss early wickets build a partnership and they will win this match.
Well, finally we have a target for the West Indies team and they now need 235 more runs to win. Easy ? Yes, i think this is their best chance to chase this small score and win this test match. If they collapse again and can't win from here, I am done with West Indies.
There is no shortage of time in this test match as we are in the day 3 and we have two more days after today.What a performance by Jayden Seales in this innings. He took six wickets of South Africa and bought them right back in this match. Now it is the duty of the batsmen to help the team win this from here. By the way, in his chase, Mikyle Louis already lost his wicket while the captain Kraigg Brathwaite looking aggressive
Looks like pitch has gotten better as game went on, so there is some chance WI might play better in second innings than the first innings. Meanwhile, I find it surprising that Shamar Joseph took fifer in first inning, and in second none so far while Seales has been consistent in both the innings.
Today the third test day will start between South Africa and West Indies. So far, the South Africa is leading the score by 239 runs. I think today they have to play half day and then have to declare the innings in which they could make 300 as leading score.
If they would not declare the innings today and play the full day then once again this match could drawn because the target is too high for West Indies to chase so they will start to try to draw the match instead of chasing. That is why I think South Africa has made a very good score now and after getting a 300 to 350 lead, they must think seriously about declaring.
With 5 wickets in their hand, South Africa are leading by 239 runs. Should be easy from now on. Another 60-70 runs on the board and they will be solidly on the driver's seat. And with Keshav Maharaj in lethal form, I don't have much hope for the West Indian batsmen in 4th innings. The second test is also going in the same way as the first one, but this time the Proteas are going to get a win. Overall, another disappointing performance from the West Indies, with some consolations here and there.
The first innings of both the teams was very disappointing as a Test match. The second day has already ended with 25 wickets down, at least the result of this match is expected to be available soon. Wiaan Mulder and Verreynne's unbeaten 84-run partnership took South Africa to a massive 239-run lead, hoping to continue that tomorrow. Jayden Seales took three wickets but Shamar Joseph who took five wickets in the first innings could not come back in the second innings. The condition of the pitch shows i think if 300 plus runs are scored, it will be very difficult for West Indies to chase runs. Jump to: