Pink Day T20I: West Indies Eyes Improved Performance Against South Africa

West Indies are looking to bounce back in the third and final T20I against South Africa, which is being played as the first-ever Pink Day T20I at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, winning the first match by 9 wickets and the second match by 7 wickets. Because South Africa are not hosting any ODIs this summer, the match aimed at increasing awareness and raising funds for the fight against breast cancer will coincide with this match. This is the first time South Africa will play a T20I in pink. They generally have a good record in the colour, which may worry the men in maroon. Jason Smith is looking to get some game time and showcase his finishing skills in the third T20I against South Africa. With David Miller's T20 World Cup availability uncertain due to a groin injury, Smith becomes a more likely starter, making this match crucial for him to get some pre-tournament action. West Indies' fielding has been a major concern, with crucial drops in both matches, including Aiden Markram (27 to 86*) and Ryan Rickelton (17 to 77*), costing them dearly. They've also been sloppy near the boundary, and need to tighten up ahead of the T20 World Cup. Pitch Report : The Wanderers Stadium is set for a high-scoring game, given its history of big scores. The pitch is likely to favor batsmen, with plenty of runs expected. Afternoon showers are forecasted, but should clear before the match. In the second match, Quinton de Kock smashed a career-best 115 off 49 balls, helping South Africa chase down West Indies' imposing total of 221 for 4. De Kock's century was his second in T20Is and came off a borrowed bat, as he had forgotten his kitbags at the hotel.