The West Indies will host South Africa for a three-match T20I series in preparation for the T20 World Cup, beginning today (May 23) – here’s where you can watch the WI vs SA series all over the world, including TV channels and live streaming details.
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The preceding series’ ahead of the T20 World Cup, which beings on June 1, are well underway, with several sides engaged in bilateral encounters. West Indies, who will co-host the tournament with the USA, will complete their final preparation for the competition against South Africa. All three matches in the series will be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
The hosts will be without several of their players selected for the T20 World Cup, who have either recently returned from the IPL or are still competing in the knockout stages. Brandon King will captain the West Indies in the absence of full-time captain Rovman Powell, who is playing for Rajasthan Royals. Shimron Hetmyer is also playing for Rajasthan while Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford are engaged with KKR, who have already qualified for the final. Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope played for LSG and Delhi Capitals respectively before they were knocked out of the tournament, and are being rested.
Matthew Forde and Kyle Mayers, who did not make the T20 World Cup squad, have been called-up in the IPL players’ absence. The series could also be a chance for Shamar Joseph to make his T20I debut. The hero of the West Indies’ Test win against Australia at the Gabba has been included in their T20 World Cup squad having never played international white ball cricket before.
South Africa are also missing players to the IPL, including their captain, Aiden Markram. Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada are also unavailable for the series. While the series should provide a chance to warm-up for the World Cup, with so many players absent, it’s also a chance for experimentation.
Where to watch WI vs SA T20Is live: TV channels and live streaming details
Jamaica: Those in Jamaica will be able to watch the series on CVM and Rush Sports.
Trinidad & Tobago: The series can be watched on CNC3 and Rush Sports in Trinidad & Tobago.
Sub-Saharan Africa: In South Africa and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa can watch the series on SuperSport.
USA: ESPN+ is the place for fans in the USA to watch the series.
UK and Ireland: TNT sports will be broadcasting the series for UK and Irish viewers.
India (Asia): In most countries in Asia, including India, the series will be streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Singapore: The series will be broadcast on SingTel in Singapore.
Middle East and North Africa: CricBuzz will be streaming the series in MENA countries.
Bangladesh: TSM will broadcast the series in Bangladesh
New Zealand: The series will be broadcast on Sky Sports in New Zealand, and streamed on the SkyGo app.
All other countries: The West Indies YouTube channel will provide coverage of the series in countries where there is no broadcast deal.
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