WI vs SA: South Africa beat West Indies by 8 wickets at Dubai International Stadium in their ICC Men T20 World Cup match to claim their first victory in the tournament. Beating first, the West Indies had given South Africa a goal of 144 runs, which South Africa continued after dropping 2 wickets in 18.2 overs.
Aidan Markram was instrumental in helping South Africa defeat the Windies with a 51- runs unbeaten shot. This is the West Indies ‘second defeat at this year’s World Cup and now the defending champions’ journey in the tournament has become very difficult. In the last match, the West Indies were beaten by the English heavyweights. In this game, too, the West Indies players were disappointing.
After being asked to strike after losing the toss, the West Indies got off to a good start. The forerunners scored 43 runs without losing a wicket on the power play. Meanwhile, Evin Lewis scored 56 runs with the help of three fours and six sixes. After that, Lewis was fired by Keshav Maharaj. After Lewis’s sacking, the West Indies beaters fell like a game of cards.
Nicholas Pooran (12), Chris Gayle (12), and Kieron Pollard (26) returned to the clubhouse without creating a big impact. The West Indies could only score 143 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Dwayne Pretorius took three wickets for South Africa. After that, Keshav Maharaj took two wickets. Kagiso Rabada and Enrique Nortz each have a wicket.
Chasing the target, the South African team got off to a bad start and in the first round, captain Temba Bavuma was exhausted. After that, Reeza Hendrix, who came to bat, scored 39 runs on 30 balls using four fours and a six. Then he returned to the lodge after going out on a shiny ball from Aqeel Hussain.
Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram hit remarkably well to give their team a superb victory. Markram scored 51 runs with the help of 2 fours and 4 sixes. Dussen scored 43 runs with the help of three fours.
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