South Africa defeated West Indies by 9 wickets in a one-sided encounter in the crucial match of the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup.
Batting first, the West Indies scored 176 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Jason Holder scored 49 runs while Romario Shepherd scored an unbeaten 52 runs.
After winning the toss, South Africa opted to field first, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Batting first, West Indies posted 176 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Romario Shepherd led the resistance with a fighting 50, while Jason Holder contributed a valuable 49 to anchor the innings.
South Africa’s bowlers kept striking at regular intervals. Njedi starred with three wickets, while Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch chipped in with two wickets each to restrict the Caribbean side below the 180-mark.
In reply, the Proteas produced a breathtaking batting performance, chasing down the 177-run target in just 10 overs for the loss of one wicket, turning what was expected to be a competitive contest into a one-sided affair.
Captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82, guiding the chase with authority. He received solid support from Quinton de Kock, who scored 47, and Ryan Rickelton, who added 45 as South Africa dismantled the West Indies bowling attack.
With the emphatic victory, South Africa finished first in Group One of the Super Eights with four points. West Indies secured second place, while India ended third and Zimbabwe finished fourth in the standings.
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