The South Africans lead the three-match series 1-0 after they completed a 163-run victory inside four days in the opening Test last Sunday at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad.
The Proteas have not lost a Test series against the Windies, since a 52-run defeat in Barbados 18 years ago marked their return to Tests, following isolation from international cricket.South Africa captain Graeme Smith wants to keep this proud record in place. “I am sure the West Indies are very frustrated,” said Smith after the first Test. “We knew that our ability to maintain pressure on them was going to be tested, and we were able to do what we wanted to do, and that was to keep our foot on their heads.”For West Indies, expectations are much lower but it is hard to see from where the inspiration will come, and their captain Chris Gayle is well aware of the challenge that confronts them.
“We are looking forward to the Test, where we know we have to look for a victory and stay in the series,” said Gayle.