The USA will take on South Africa in the opening match of the Super 8 stage at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, June 19. Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in North Sound, Antigua will host the contest.

The hosts USA made their way in Super 8 after defeating Canada and Pakistan in Group A, while South Africa finished at the top in Group D with 4 wins in as many matches.

USA vs SA: Head-to-Head Record

The upcoming match will be the first-ever encounter between the two sides in any format, including the T20 World Cup.

T20I Stats and Records at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium

• Total matches: 33
• Matches won batting first: 15
• Matches won bowling first: 16
• Average first innings scores: 120
• Average second innings scores: 103
• Highest total recorded: 190/5 (20 Ov) by Canada vs Bahamas
• Lowest total recorded: 47/10 (13.2 Ov) by England vs Oman
• Highest score chased: 153/3 (13.1 Ov) by Scotland vs Oman
• Lowest score defended: 95/5 (20 Ov) by India Women vs West Indies Women

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium offers opportunities for both batters and bowlers, promising a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fans can anticipate an evenly matched game on this surface.

The team winning the toss might choose to bowl first and chase the target.

Antigua Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for Antigua is not very promising, with a 20% chance of rain. Humidity levels are expected to be around 72%, and the temperature is set to reach 30 degrees Celsius, with winds blowing at approximately 21 km/h.