West Indies Seal T20I Series with 30-Run Victory Over South Africa

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West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I at Trinidad, Aug 24, 2024,
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Printed on: Aug 26, 2024

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West Indies secured a decisive victory over South Africa within the second Twenty20 worldwide, profitable by 30 runs and clinching the collection with a sport to spare. West Indies showcased their power-hitting means, smashing 13 sixes of their innings to put up a complete of 179-6 after being put in to bat.

Shai Hope led the cost with a fast 41 off 22 balls, together with two fours and 4 sixes. Captain Rovman Powell added a brisk 35 off 22 balls, hitting three sixes. Regardless of being 111-4 after 14 overs, the West Indies accelerated within the remaining phases of their innings to set a difficult goal.

South Africa began their chase strongly, reaching 57-0 in simply 4 overs. Nevertheless, the momentum shifted, and their innings faltered, finally being bowled out for 149 with two balls remaining. Reeza Hendricks top-scored for South Africa with an 18-ball 44, together with two sixes, however his efforts weren’t sufficient to stop the defeat. Romario Shepherd performed a key function for the West Indies with the ball, taking 3-15 in his 4 overs, whereas Shamar Joseph additionally contributed with 3-31.

West Indies remained unchanged from their earlier match, the place in addition they hit 13 sixes to win the primary T20 by seven wickets. South Africa made one change, bringing in Lizaad Williams, who took 3-36, however it was not sufficient to cease the West Indies from securing the collection.