West Indies To Host South Africa In A Pivotal 2024 Test Series: Dates, Venues Revealed

The 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle continues as West Indies host South Africa in a two-match series. The first Test will take place from Wednesday, August 7 to Sunday, August 11 at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.

The action will then shift to Guyana for the second Test at the National Stadium from August 15 to August 19. The tour will conclude with a three-match T20I series in Tarouba the following week.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Migael Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Joshua Da Silva (vice captain/wicketkeeper), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

The home side has named a squad similar to the one that played against England recently. Keacy Carty and uncapped Bryan Charles are the only players without a Test cap. Experienced pacer Kemar Roach returns to the squad while vice-captain Alzarri Joseph is rested to manage workload. Spinner Kevin Sinclair misses out due to injury recovery.

• August 7 to August 11: First Test - Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago – 7:30 PM IST
• August 15 to August 19: Second Test - National Stadium, Guyana - 7:30 PM IST

The visitors are led by Temba Bavuma and have a strong squad featuring Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram among other regulars. Gerald Coetzee was initially named but was ruled out and replaced by Migael Pretorius.

This series is part of the World Test Championship cycle. West Indies are currently at the bottom of the table with a point percentage of 22.22 after consecutive losses to England. Meanwhile, South Africa stands seventh with a point percentage of 25%.

No TV channel will broadcast the matches in India. However, fans can watch live streaming on Fancode app and website with subscription passes.

As West Indies aim to improve their standings in the World Test Championship table against South Africa this month-long series promises exciting cricket action.