South Africa vs West Indies: Who Won Toss Today?

The first match between South Africa and West Indies has been started and South Africa is the team who won toss today, check the details here
By Siddharth Rawat | Updated - 08 Aug 2024, 12:30 AM
The first match between South Africa and West Indies has been started and South Africa is the team who won toss today, check the details here

If you are also wondering who won toss today in South Africa vs West Indies match then this article is for you. 

The first test match of the South Africa tour of West Indies has started today. South Africa has won the toss today and elected to bat first. This is a two-test match series which is pivotal for both teams from the ICC test championship point as the current position of South Africa and West Indies is seventh and eighth respectively. 

The first test of the series is taking place at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad starting Wednesday, August 7. Both the teams to win this and upcoming test matches must stay in contention to be listed in the ICC test championships. 

This time South Africa’s senior players are returning to the team. South Africa’s playing XI for today’s match is Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.

On the other end, West Indies will also look to win this series as they have recently faced a defeat by 3-0 from England. West Indies playing XI for today’s match is Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie, and Jomel Warrican. 

Who won toss today in the first test match of SA vs WI?

South Africa won the toss today and opted to bat first in the first test match against West Indies. 

Where to watch the live test match between South Africa and West Indies?

The live match between South Africa and West Indies will not be broadcast in India. 

Where to watch the live streaming of the South Africa tour of West Indies?

The live streaming of South Africa and West Indies will be live streamed on the fancode and website. 

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