West Indies Triumph Over South Africa: Securing Victory by 28 Runs
In an exciting T20 match, West Indies clinched a victory over South Africa by 28 runs.
First Innings: West Indies Batting
– Brandon King: 79 runs off 45 balls
– Kyle Mayers: 34 runs off 25 balls
Key Bowlers for South Africa:
– Ottniel Baartman: 4 overs, 26 runs, 3 wickets
– Andile Phehlukwayo: 4 overs, 28 runs, 3 wickets
West Indies managed to post a total of 175/8 in their 20 overs.
Second Innings: South Africa Batting
– Reeza Hendricks: 87 runs off 51 balls
– Matthew Breetzke: 19 runs off 13 balls
Key Bowlers for West Indies:
– Gudakesh Motie: 4 overs, 25 runs, 3 wickets
– Matthew Forde: 2.5 overs, 27 runs, 3 wickets
South Africa was bowled out for 147 in 19.5 overs.
Crucial Moments:
– Reeza Hendricks played a brilliant knock of 87, keeping South Africa in the hunt.
– Matthew Forde took the final wicket to secure the win for West Indies.
The victory was sealed with South Africa falling short by 28 runs, concluding a thrilling contest between the two teams.
West Indies vs South Africa: Match Highlights
First Innings: West Indies Batting
– Brandon King: 79 runs off 45 balls
– Kyle Mayers: 34 runs off 25 balls
Key Bowlers for South Africa:
– Ottniel Baartman: 4 overs, 26 runs, 3 wickets
– Andile Phehlukwayo: 4 overs, 28 runs, 3 wickets
West Indies set a target of 175/8 in 20 overs.
Second Innings: South Africa Batting
– Reeza Hendricks: 87 runs off 51 balls- Matthew Breetzke: 19 runs off 13 balls
Key Bowlers for West Indies:
– Gudakesh Motie: 4 overs, 25 runs, 3 wickets
– Matthew Forde: 2.5 overs, 27 runs, 3 wickets
Crucial Moments in the Final Over:
– 03:56:50 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks hits a four off Matthew Forde. South Africa at 141/8 after 19.1 overs.
– Description: Forde bowled a high full toss on the hips, and Hendricks helped it behind square leg for a boundary.
– 03:57:20 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks smashes a six off Matthew Forde. South Africa at 147/8 after 19.2 overs.
– Description: Forde pitched the ball up on middle and leg, and Hendricks hit it over deep square leg for a six, marking his highest T20I score.
– 03:58:21 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks is out. South Africa at 147/9 after 19.4 overs.
– Description: Matthew Forde eventually gets Hendricks out, ending a valiant effort.
– 03:58:50 AM IST: West Indies beat South Africa by 28 runs. South Africa all out for 147 in 19.5 overs.
– Description: Matthew Forde takes the final wicket to secure the win for West Indies.
The match concluded with West Indies emerging victorious by 28 runs, thanks to a strong all-round performance and crucial breakthroughs in the final overs.
West Indies vs South Africa: Match Highlights and Key Moments
First Innings: West Indies Batting
– Brandon King: 79 runs off 45 balls
– Kyle Mayers: 34 runs off 25 balls
Key Bowlers for South Africa:
– Ottniel Baartman: 4 overs, 26 runs, 3 wickets
– Andile Phehlukwayo: 4 overs, 28 runs, 3 wickets
West Indies posted a total of 175/8 in their 20 overs.
Second Innings: South Africa Batting
– Reeza Hendricks: 87 runs off 51 balls
– Matthew Breetzke: 19 runs off 13 balls
Key Bowlers for West Indies:
– Gudakesh Motie: 4 overs, 25 runs, 3 wickets
– Matthew Forde: 2.5 overs, 27 runs, 3 wickets
Key Moments in the Final Overs:
– 03:55:20 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks hits a six off Fabian Allen. South Africa at 136/8 after 18.4 overs.
– Description: Allen bowled angled into middle and leg, quite full, and Hendricks whacked it over deep square leg for a big six.
– 03:55:21 AM IST: South Africa at 137/8 after 19 overs.
– Current Batsmen:
– Lungi Ngidi: 5 runs off 8 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 77 runs off 47 balls
– Bowler:
– Fabian Allen: 0/32 in 4 overs
– 03:56:50 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks hits a four off Matthew Forde. South Africa at 141/8 after 19.1 overs.
– Description: Forde bowled a high full toss on the hips, and Hendricks helped it behind square leg for a boundary.
– 03:57:20 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks hits a six off Matthew Forde. South Africa at 147/8 after 19.2 overs.
– Description: Forde pitched it up on middle and leg, and Hendricks smashed it over deep square leg for a six, marking his highest T20I score.
– 03:58:21 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks is out. South Africa at 147/9 after 19.4 overs.
– Description Matthew Forde eventually gets Hendricks out, ending his impressive innings.
– 03:58:50 AM IST: West Indies beat South Africa by 28 runs. South Africa all out for 147 in 19.5 overs.
– Description: Matthew Forde takes the final wicket, sealing the win for West Indies.
The match ended with a thrilling win for West Indies by 28 runs, driven by a balanced team performance and crucial breakthroughs in the closing stages.
**West Indies vs South Africa: Match Updates**
03:51:20 AM IST: South Africa is at 124/8 after 18 overs.
– Current Situation:
– South Africa:
– Lungi Ngidi: 5 runs off 7 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 64 runs off 42 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Shamar Joseph: 1 wicket for 20 runs in 3 overs
03:53:50 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks smashes a six off Fabian Allen’s bowling. South Africa is at 130/8 after 18.3 overs.
– Description: Hendricks, despite South Africa facing a difficult situation, continues to accumulate runs. He reaches out to a delivery a bit into the pitch and outside off, flat-batting it over long-on for a maximum.
West Indies vs South Africa: Latest Match Updates
03:49:50 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks hits a four off Shamar Joseph’s bowling. South Africa is at 119/8 after 17.1 overs.
– Description: Shamar Joseph delivers an off cutter, full and outside off. Hendricks waits patiently, then smashes it flat over the leaping fielder at extra cover for a boundary.
03:51:20 AM IST: Reeza Hendricks strikes another four off Shamar Joseph. South Africa reaches 123/8 after 17.4 overs.
– Description: Joseph bowls full and quick at the stumps. Hendricks stays deep in the crease, gets leg side of the ball, and uses quick hands to slash it wide of deep point for another boundary.
West Indies vs South Africa: Latest Match Updates
**03:25:49 AM IST:** Reeza Hendricks hits a six off Matthew Forde’s bowling. South Africa is at 86/5 after 11.4 overs.
– **Description:** Forde delivers a hard ball onto the pitch, on middle. Hendricks picks up the length early and smacks it hard over the deep square leg fence for a maximum.
**03:28:50 AM IST:** South Africa is at 92/5 after 13 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Reeza Hendricks: 40 runs off 28 balls
– Andile Phehlukwayo: 3 runs off 7 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Gudakesh Motie: 2 wickets for 14 runs in 3 overs
**03:34:50 AM IST:** Andile Phehlukwayo is out. South Africa is at 96/6 after 13.6 overs.
– **Description:** Phehlukwayo is caught by Matthew Forde off Obed McCoy’s bowling.
**03:36:50 AM IST:** South Africa is at 96/6 after 14 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Reeza Hendricks: 41 runs off 30 balls
– Andile Phehlukwayo: 4 runs off 11 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Obed McCoy: 1 wicket for 12 runs in 2 overs
**03:38:20 AM IST:** Bjorn Fortuin is out. South Africa is at 107/7 after 14.4 overs.
– **Description:** Fortuin is bowled by Gudakesh Motie.
**03:39:20 AM IST:** South Africa is at 107/7 after 15 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Reeza Hendricks: 52 runs off 33 balls
– Gerald Coetzee: 0 runs off 2 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Gudakesh Motie: 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs
**West Indies vs South Africa: Latest Match Updates**
**03:00:18 AM IST:** South Africa is at 55/3 after 7 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Rassie van der Dussen: 5 runs off 7 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 20 runs off 13 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Obed McCoy: 0 wickets for 9 runs in 1 over
**03:03:19 AM IST:** Reeza Hendricks hits a four off Gudakesh Motie’s bowling. South Africa is at 59/3 after 7.2 overs.
– **Description:** Motie delivers a bit too short at the stumps with no turn. Hendricks rocks back and pulls it firmly between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
**03:03:49 AM IST:** South Africa is at 63/3 after 8 overs.- **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Rassie van der Dussen: 7 runs off 9 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 26 runs off 17 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Gudakesh Motie: 0 wickets for 8 runs in 1 over
**03:06:49 AM IST:** South Africa is at 67/3 after 9 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Rassie van der Dussen: 10 runs off 13 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 27 runs off 19 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Fabian Allen: 0 wickets for 14 runs in 2 overs
West Indies vs south africa
**03:10:49 AM IST:** Rassie van der Dussen hits a four off Roston Chase’s bowling. South Africa is at 74/3 after 9.3 overs.
– **Description:** Chase delivers on a length and floats it up outside off. Van der Dussen steps across the off stump and sweeps it flat and hard between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
**03:11:19 AM IST:** South Africa is at 77/3 after 10 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Reeza Hendricks: 30 runs off 22 balls
– Rassie van der Dussen: 17 runs off 16 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Roston Chase: 1 wicket for 12 runs in 2 overs
**03:15:19 AM IST:** Rassie van der Dussen is out. South Africa is at 77/4 after 10.1 overs.
– **Description:** Van der Dussen is lbw off Gudakesh Motie’s bowling.
**03:19:19 AM IST:** Wiaan Mulder is out. South Africa is at 78/5 after 10.5 overs.
– **Description:** Mulder is caught by Fabian Allen off Gudakesh Motie’s bowling.
**West Indies vs South Africa: Match Updates**
**02:27:17 AM IST:** Quinton de Kock hits a four off Matthew Forde’s bowling. South Africa is at 4/0 after 0.1 overs.
– **Description:** De Kock starts with a boundary!
**02:28:17 AM IST:** Quinton de Kock is out. South Africa is at 4/1 after 0.2 overs.
– **Description:** De Kock is caught by Andre Fletcher off Matthew Forde’s bowling.
West Indies vs south africa
**02:34:18 AM IST:** Ryan Rickelton is out. South Africa is at 11/2 after 1.4 overs.- **Description:** Rickelton is stumped by Andre Fletcher off Roston Chase’s bowling.
**02:35:48 AM IST:** South Africa is at 11/2 after 2 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Matthew Breetzke: 0 runs off 2 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 1 run off 1 ball
– West Indies Bowler:
– Roston Chase: 1 wicket for 2 runs in 1 over
**02:40:48 AM IST:** South Africa is at 15/2 after 3 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Reeza Hendricks: 3 runs off 4 balls
– Matthew Breetzke: 1 run off 5 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Shamar Joseph: 0 wickets for 4 runs in 1 over
**02:43:48 AM IST:** Matthew Breetzke hits a four off Akeal Hosein’s bowling. South Africa is at 20/2 after 3.3 overs.
– **Description:** Breetzke plays a fine shot, lofting it over extra covers for a boundary.
West Indies vs south africa
**02:45:18 AM IST:** South Africa is at 29/2 after 4 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Matthew Breetzke: 14 runs off 10 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 4 runs off 5 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Akeal Hosein: 0 wickets for 14 runs in 1 over
**02:47:18 AM IST:** Matthew Breetzke hits another four off Shamar Joseph’s bowling. South Africa is at 33/2 after 4.1 overs.
– **Description:** Breetzke smacks it over mid-off for a one-bounce four.
**02:48:18 AM IST:** Matthew Breetzke is out. South Africa is at 35/3 after 4.4 overs.
– **Description:** Breetzke is lbw off Shamar Joseph’s bowling.
West Indies vs south africa
**02:53:18 AM IST:** South Africa is at 36/3 after 5 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Rassie van der Dussen: 1 run off 2 balls
– Reeza Hendricks: 5 runs off 6 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Shamar Joseph: 1 wicket for 11 runs in 2 overs
**02:55:18 AM IST:** Reeza Hendricks hits a four off Fabian Allen’s bowling. South Africa is at 41/3 after 5.2 overs.
– **Description:** Hendricks strokes it through cover-point for a boundary.
**02:56:18 AM IST:** South Africa is at 46/3 after 6 overs.
– **Current Situation:**
– South Africa:
– Reeza Hendricks: 13 runs off 10 balls
– Rassie van der Dussen: 3 runs off 4 balls
– West Indies Bowler:
– Fabian Allen: 0 wickets for 10 runs in 1 over
**02:58:18 AM IST:** Reeza Hendricks hits a six off Obed McCoy’s bowling. South Africa is at 52/3 after 6.2 overs.
– **Description:** Hendricks smashes it for a six!