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1st T20I, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago , Aug 23, 2024
176/3
(17.5/20)
174/7
(20.0/20)
West Indies beat South Africa by 7 wickets
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Right then, the hosts, the West Indies have convincingly taken the lead by 1-0 in this three-match series. They were in command with the bat whereas the Proteas would like to go back to the drawing board and assess where things went wrong. However, the action in this 3-match T20I series on the Caribbean shores is far from over. The Brian Lara Cricket Academy of Tarouba will remain the exclusive venue for the remaining two T20Is as well. The second match will be played on Sunday, August 25th and the first ball will be bowled at 1900 GMT. But as you all know, our pre-match build-up starts way earlier. Do join us for that as well. Till then, take care, and cheers!
The captain of West Indies, Rovman Powell says that it is always good to take the lead in the series. Feels that some of the guys were rusty, which is unacceptable in a three-match series. Adds that they as a bowling and fielding group, should do better. Tells that the 2026 World Cup is too far away for them to think about. Further says that it is about taking one game at a time and having a look at different players.
Aiden Markram the skipper of South Africa is up for a chat. He says the ball was coming nicely when they batted and feels they fell around 10-15 runs short. Says the West Indian bowlers bowled really well. Adds the wicket was a bit tacky and got better to bat on as the game progressed. Appreciates Stubbs and Kruger for getting them to a good score. On being asked about Kwena Maphaka, he says that he has an X-Factor in him and is hungry to compete and feels that these are positive signs for the team.
Nicholas Pooran is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his explosive knock. He starts by thanking the Almighty. States that the openers did well to put the pressure on South Africa. Adds that his job was simpler and it was about keeping the momentum going. Shares that the wicket got better halfway through the South African innings but it was tricky at the start.
... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...
Earlier in the game, a rain delay lasting about an hour created favorable conditions for the bowlers. The added moisture caused the ball to swing and seam, making the West Indies' decision to bowl first after winning the toss a crucial advantage. Batters struggled to time their shots as the ball gripped the damp wicket. Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph capitalized on these conditions, swiftly dismantling South Africa's top and middle order. As the pitch slowed, the West Indies adapted their strategy, introducing three spinners to further stifle the scoring rate. However, just as the innings seemed to be faltering, an explosive 71-run partnership between Stubbs and Kruger, injected new life into the South African effort. Stubbs, who initially played a supporting role, accelerated his scoring in the latter part of his innings, providing the Proteas with much-needed momentum helping them to notch up 71 off the last 30.
South Africa, buoyed by their late batting surge, hoped to carry that momentum into their bowling performance. Resting out big names in both departments, South Africa strode without their key bowlers and had the challenging task of defending a good total. However, they faced an uphill battle as conditions shifted in favor of the batting side. The settling dew under the lights made the ball harder to grip, negating the assistance bowlers had enjoyed earlier. Additionally, the Proteas' fielding efforts were subpar, compounding their difficulties and the momentum further tilted against them. It never looked like the Proteas bowlers were in control and lacked efficiency through and through, leaking runs right, left, and center. Ottneil Baartman and Kwena Maphaka were the only successful bowlers for them, but they lacked support from the others.
The solid start of 84 runs from the openers gave the next guys a chance to find their feet without too much fuss. When Pooran joined Hope at the crease, they kept things ticking along nicely through the middle overs, never letting the run rate stagnate. Pooran then decided it was time to put the foot down, unleashing some serious fireworks. His blistering knock of 65 included 7 mammoth sixes and 2 fours at a monstrous strike rate of 250. Hope, meanwhile, played the perfect foil, holding down one end while keeping the scoreboard moving. Both men notched up their fifties, sending the Proteas on the ropes.
The West Indies win the series opener in a commanding fashion with 7 wickets in hand along with 13 balls to spare! A job well done by the hosts as they looked pretty relaxed with the bat throughout. On the other hand, South Africa would be really disappointed especially after the way they finished off with the bat towards the backend. Given the historical challenges of chasing at this venue and the average first innings score of 141, the West Indies needed a strong start with the bat and that's precisely what they delivered. Shai Hope and Alick Athanaze came out firing on all cylinders, launching an aggressive assault on the South African bowling attack from the very beginning. They capitalized on the Powerplay overs, amassing 75 runs and being unblemished.
End Of The Over 17.5 : 176/3
4 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- W 17.4
- 417.5
R. Chase
4 (1)
N. Pooran
65 (26)
K. Maphaka
3.5-0-25-1
17.5
4
Kwena Maphaka To Roston Chase
FOUR! THAT'S IT! Roston Chase with the winning runs! Kwena Maphaka errs in line as this is too straight, on a back of a length, at the hips, Roston Chase gets inside the line and just tickles it fine. The ball beats the diving keeper, Ryan Rickelton to his left and it races away to the fence. West Indies win by 7 wickets and go 1-0 up in the series!
Roston Chase is the new man in for West Indies at number 5.
17.4
W
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Kwena Maphaka roars in delight as he gets his maiden international wicket! Took a bit of tapping in the first over but has since fought back well. Maphaka delivers a full delivery with an upright seam, on off. Rovman Powell tries to force this one through the off side. Fails to get the elevation to clear the man there and hits it straight into the hands of Patrick Kruger at cover who takes a sharp catch.
17.3
0
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell
Honing in at the stumps, Rovman Powell shows the full face of the bat and pushes this full delivery back to the bowler.
17.2
0
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell
Delivers it on a back of a length, around off, Rovman Powell hops and rides the bounce nicely to dab it towards backward point.
17.1
0
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell
Maphaka steams in from around the wicket and nails the yorker, at the stumps, Rovman Powell gets his bat down in time and jams it out.
End Of The Over 17 : 172/2
8 Runs
- 1 WD 16.1
- 1 WD 16.1
- 116.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
R. Powell
7 (11)
N. Pooran
65 (26)
O. Baartman
4-0-30-2
16.6
1
Ottneil Baartman To Rovman Powell
Baartman bowls a bumper now, over off and middle, Rovman Powell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep backward square leg for just a single. Just 3 needed now.
16.5
1
Ottneil Baartman To Nicholas Pooran
Attacking the stumps, fuller in length, Nicholas Pooran shapes up to get underneath the delivery but fails to do so. Knocks it back past the bowler and crosses over.
16.4
1
Ottneil Baartman To Rovman Powell
Baartman goes into the deck, over middle, Rovman Powell stands tall and pulls it to deep square leg and gets to the other end.
16.3
1
Ottneil Baartman To Nicholas Pooran
Angling across the batter, on a length, Nicholas Pooran cuts it fiercely along the carpet to backward point where the fielder fails to make a clean stop. The ball parries off his hands to his right, allowing the batters to cross over. West Indies just a hit away now.
16.2
1
Ottneil Baartman To Rovman Powell
Hurls it on a hard length, on off, Rovman Powell arches back and cuts it late to the left of backward point. Nandre Burger at deep third slides to his right and keeps it down to one.
16.1
1
Ottneil Baartman To Nicholas Pooran
On a good length but still a bit too straight, on the pads, Nicholas Pooran nudges it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
16.1
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! And again! Further down leg and the length stays full, Nicholas Pooran swings to help it away but misses.
16.1
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! Baartman sprays it down leg, full in length, Nicholas Pooran misses the tickle. Wide given.
End Of The Over 16 : 164/2
18 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 615.3
- 415.4
- 615.5
- 115.6
N. Pooran
62 (23)
R. Powell
4 (8)
P. Kruger
3-0-28-0
15.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
Kruger with a deep backward point bowls to his field now, on a fullish length, near the wide tramline on off. Nicholas Pooran takes it on the full and slices it along the ground to the man in the deep there for one. Just 11 needed now for West Indies.
15.5
6
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! Picked the bones out of that! A hit-me delivery by Kruger as this is an off-pace delivery, on a short of a good length, outside off. Nicholas Pooran frees his arms and pummels it over long on for his 7th six of the inning.
15.4
4
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Skillfully done! Kruger gets the yorker in at pace, on off, Nicholas Pooran stays deep in his crease and just opens the bat face to glide it past backward point for a boundary.
15.3
6
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! BANG! That has gone many a mile! Nicholas Pooran brings up his FIFTY! Kruger digs it in short but this is not short enough to trouble the batter and there is no pace on it. Nicholas Pooran picks up the length early and deposits the pull way over deep square leg for a biggie.
15.2
1
Patrick Kruger To Rovman Powell
Into the wicket and no pace on offer, over middle, Rovman Powell rolls his wrists on the ball and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
15.1
0
Patrick Kruger To Rovman Powell
Kruger takes pace off and goes full, around off, Rovman Powell leans for the drive but chops it off the toe end of the bat in front of cover.
End Of The Over 15 : 146/2
7 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 414.5
- 014.6
N. Pooran
45 (19)
R. Powell
3 (6)
K. Maphaka
3-0-21-0
14.6
0
Kwena Maphaka To Nicholas Pooran
Slower in pace, a length ball pitching and angling down leg. Pooran hops inside the line but misses the flick. He wants a wide but the umpire calls it a fair delivery as Pooran shuffled across.
14.5
4
Kwena Maphaka To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Surprisingly, this is the first four for Nicky P! Short in length, and pitching back into the batter from off, Nicholas Pooran swings across the line of the ball and helps it away down to deep fine for a boundary.
14.4
1
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell
At 128 kph, short and angling back in, Rovman Powell miscues his pull shot to deep square leg for a single.
14.3
0
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell
Around the wicket. Short of a good length, on off, Powell goes for a late cut but gets a thick outside edge to the keeper.
14.2
1
Kwena Maphaka To Nicholas Pooran
Angling into the middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran crouches at it and flicks it to short fine. The ball lands ahead of Baartman stationed at short fine leg. He dives to his right and the ball deflects off his fingers to the deep. Ottneil Baartman redeems himself as he turns around and backtracks the ball to keep it to just a single.
14.1
1
Kwena Maphaka To Rovman Powell
Kwena Maphaka digs into the surface, short and angling on middle and leg, Powell mistimes the pull, but manages to clear the inner ring for a single at deep mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 14 : 139/2
4 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 1 WD 13.3
- W 13.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
R. Powell
1 (3)
N. Pooran
40 (16)
O. Baartman
3-0-22-2
13.6
1
Ottneil Baartman To Rovman Powell
Tap and run! Length ball on off, Rovman Powell taps it off the back foot to the off side and crosses over for a single to retain his strike. West Indies need run-a-ball 36 runs.
13.5
0
Ottneil Baartman To Rovman Powell
A bit of 'Yes' and 'No' in the middle but Nicky P eventually sends his partner back. Length-delivery on off, Rovman Powell punches it off the back foot to point and wants a single but gets an eventual sendback by Pooran. Powell obeys and retreats back in time.
13.4
0
Ottneil Baartman To Rovman Powell
Baartman angles it on the pads on a length, Rovman Powell misses to glance it and wears it on the thigh pad.
The skipper, Rovman Powell makes his way out to the centre.
13.3
W
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope OUT!
OUT! LBW! An appeal for LBW and the umpire raises his finger! Shai Hope though goes upstairs and challenges the on-field decision. Ottneil Baartman nails it on a fuller length and attacks the sticks as the ball skids quickly off the surface and nips back in a fraction. Shai Hope is cramped up for room and hurries into his shot looking to flick it away but loses his shape and gets rapped on the front pad. There's nothing on the UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is clipping the leg stump on the umpire's call. West Indies won't lose a review but they have lost Shai Hope who just registered his fifty.
13.3
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
WIDE! A slower overhead bumper and down leg. Hope is not interested to poke at it and lets it pass. Wide called.
13.2
1
Ottneil Baartman To Nicholas Pooran
Holds onto bowling full in length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran mistimes the slash off the inner half of the bat. It rolls to the point fielder and they quickly cross over for a single.
13.1
1
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
Too full right in front of the pegs, Shai Hope drills it to long on for an easy single.
End Of The Over 13 : 135/1
5 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 112.3
- 112.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
S. Hope
50 (34)
N. Pooran
39 (15)
P. Kruger
2-0-10-0
12.6
1
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
4th T20I FIFTY FOR SHAI HOPE! A controlled inning from him. Short in length from Kruger and over the top of off, Shai Hope pulls it along the grass to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the 13th over. West Indies need 40 runs off 42 balls now.
12.5
0
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
Good length around off, Shai Hope drives it solidly on the up but finds the fielder at cover.
12.4
1
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
50-run stand comes up between the two in just 30 deliveries. Short and on the bodyline, Nicholas Pooran swivels and executes a wristy pull towards deep square leg for a single.
12.3
1
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
Overpitched outside off, Shai Hope drives it straight to long off for a comfortable single.
12.2
1
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
At 124.3 kph, full and outside off, Nicholas Pooran crouches a bit and drills it down to long off for a single.
12.1
1
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
Over the wicket, full and on off, Shai Hope leans on for the drive but gets it off the inside half of the bat to short fine for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 130/1
25 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 611.3
- 611.4
- 611.5
- 611.6
N. Pooran
37 (13)
S. Hope
47 (30)
N. Burger
3-0-47-0
11.6
6
Nandre Burger To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! MAKE THAT FOUR IN A ROW! Nandre Burger stays over the stumps and sustains to bowl full and outside off, Nicholas Pooran predicts the length early and clears his front foot before lofting it over the cow corner fence for a biggie. West Indies just need 45 from 48 balls now.
11.5
6
Nandre Burger To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! The quicker you come, the quicker you go, says Nicky P! This is majestic T20 batting from the southpaw. Right into the slot on off, Nicholas Pooran clears his front leg and spanks it down the ground for the third six in a row. The dewy conditions are making it really difficult for the bowlers to find their right lengths.
11.4
6
Nandre Burger To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! Absolutely merciless! Burger offers a friendly full toss on leg, Nicholas Pooran creates a strong base for himself, weighing on the back foot and gets his bat underneath it properly. Pulls it well and behind deep mid-wicket for another six. Burger is under the pump here.
11.3
6
Nandre Burger To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! These are easy pickings for Nicky P! Slower one, outside off and right in the zone, Nicholas Pooran detects the pace off and waits for it to come at him before lofting it over the bowler's head for a huge six.
11.2
1
Nandre Burger To Shai Hope
Length ball on off, Shai Hope steers it to deep third for one.
11.1
0
Nandre Burger To Shai Hope
Seam up ball, short and outside off, Shai Hope gets beaten by the lack of pace and goes early into his pull shot and fails to connect.
Nandre Burger (2-0-22-0) returns to the attack with a change of ends.
End Of The Over 11 : 105/1
5 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 210.6
N. Pooran
13 (9)
S. Hope
46 (28)
P. Kruger
1-0-5-0
10.6
2
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
A bit of hesitation there! Slower, shorter and outside off, Nicholas Pooran is early in his shot and gets it off the toe end of the bat towards the point fielder and runs for a quick single. A shy at the bowler's end allows them to hurry back for the second.
10.5
0
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
Good length, on off, Nicholas Pooran blocks it to the covers.
10.4
1
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
A slower-paced delivery at 112 kph, short and on middle, Shai Hope waits for it to arrive at him and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
10.3
1
Patrick Kruger To Nicholas Pooran
Digs it short and on off, Nicholas Pooran climbs on the bounce and pulls it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
1
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
Full and at a gentle pace, Shai Hope strides ahead and pushes it to long off for a single.
10.1
0
Patrick Kruger To Shai Hope
A slower one from Patrick Kruger to start with. Outside off and full, just inside the tramline. Shai Hope tries to reach out to it but misses.
End Of The Over 10 : 100/1
5 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 29.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
N. Pooran
10 (6)
S. Hope
44 (25)
K. Maphaka
2-0-14-0
9.6
0
Kwena Maphaka To Nicholas Pooran
This is on a fullish length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran steers it with an open bat face straight to backward point. A good second over for Maphaka, just 5 runs off it. At the halfway mark, West Indies find themselves ahead in the chase, needing 75 runs from 60 balls.
9.5
1
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
100 comes up for West Indies! On a length, on off, Shai Hope presents the full face of the bat and times the drive to the left of mid off where Aiden Markram keeps it down to one with a slide.
9.4
1
Kwena Maphaka To Nicholas Pooran
Short and wide on off, Nicholas Pooran stands tall and cuts it to deep point for one more run.
9.3
2
Kwena Maphaka To Nicholas Pooran
Full and strays at the pads does Maphaka, Nicholas Pooran turns this one right between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a couple of runs.
9.2
1
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
On a back of a length, on off, Shai Hope hops and with a high elbow, he punches it past cover for a single.
9.1
0
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
Maphaka comes from around the wicket and dishes it out on a length, on off, Shai Hope firms the drive but straight to cover.
End Of The Over 9 : 95/1
11 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 68.5
- 1 WD 8.6
- 1 WD 8.6
- 08.6
N. Pooran
7 (3)
S. Hope
42 (22)
B. Fortuin
3-0-24-0
8.6
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Nicholas Pooran
Low full toss, wide on off, Nicholas Pooran opens the bat face to glide but picks out the man at short third.
Change of ends for Kwena Maphaka, 1-0-9-0 so far.
8.6
wd
Bjorn Fortuin To Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! And again! Short and beyond the wide guideline on off for a wide.
8.6
wd
Bjorn Fortuin To Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! Fortuin bowls it slower through the air and tries to stay away from Pooran's hitting arc but sprays it beyond the tramline on off for a wide.
8.5
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! Dispatched! Fortuin pushes it through, full and outside off. Nicholas Pooran gets this one right where he needs it. Frees his arms and cross bats this one over long off for a six.
8.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Coming in with the arm, on off and middle, full in length, Shai Hope eases the drive to long off and gets to the other end.
8.3
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Tossed up, full and on off, Shai Hope lunges and defends it out.
8.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Nicholas Pooran
At 98.6 kph and keeps it full, on middle, Nicholas Pooran swings too hard for the slog sweep and loses his shape in the process. Miscues it to deep backward square leg for a single.
8.1
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Darted in, full and around off, Shai Hope hangs on the back foot and punches it through covers for a single.
Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 3.
End Of The Over 8 : 84/1
5 Runs
- 27.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 17.5
- W 7.6
A. Athanaze
40 (30)
S. Hope
40 (19)
O. Baartman
2-0-18-1
7.6
W
Ottneil Baartman To Alick Athanaze OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Ottneil Baartman breaks through for South Africa! The bowling change has done the trick for them. Baartman hurls it full in length with an upright seam, just outside off. Alick Athanaze stays rooted in the crease and is unable to transfer his weight on the front foot as he looks to loft it over mid off. The bat turns in his hand at the point of contact and Athanaze spoons the simplest of catches to Aiden Markram at mid off. Athanaze has done his job though.
7.5
1
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
Pace on and attacking the stumps, Shai Hope works this full delivery in front of square on the leg side and turns the strike over.
7.4
1
Ottneil Baartman To Alick Athanaze
Baartman takes pace off and bowls it slightly fuller, on off, Alick Athanaze waits on it and glides it late to the right of backward point for a quick single.
7.3
0
Ottneil Baartman To Alick Athanaze
Stays over the wicket for the left-hander and serves it in the channel on off, on a back of a length, dabbed from the crease to backward point.
7.2
1
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
At 134.8 kph, full and sliding onto the pads, Shai Hope brings his wrists into play and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
7.1
2
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
Good placement! On a hard length, on middle, Shai Hope gets on his toes and places this one right between wide long and deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Ottneil Baartman (1-0-13-0) is back into the attack, replacing Markram.
End Of The Over 7 : 79/0
4 Runs
- 26.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
S. Hope
36 (16)
A. Athanaze
39 (27)
B. Fortuin
2-0-13-0
6.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Slightly fuller, on middle, Shai Hope knocks it down to long on and keeps the strike with a single.
6.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Tucks the batter up for room as this keeps coming on with the angle, short and on middle, Shai Hope can only punch it off the back foot to cover.
6.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
Full and on the pads, not much turn on offer, Alick Athanaze flicks it through square leg for a single.
6.3
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
Short and sliding across, on off, slapped straight to cover by Athanaze.
6.2
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
Sprays it on the pads, on a nagging length, Alick Athanaze glances it straight to short fine leg.
6.1
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
In the air...but safe! Bowled with a flatter trajectory, short and around off, Alick Athanaze switches his stance to play the reverse. Gets a bit of a top edge that flies over short third. Kwena Maphaka turns around and goes after it but the swirling ball evades him and falls well wide of him. Two runs taken.
Bjorn Fortuin (1-0-9-0) is back for his second spell. He replaces Nandre Burger.
End Of The Over 6 : 75/0
21 Runs
- 45.1
- 05.2
- 15.3
- 65.4
- 45.5
- 65.6
S. Hope
35 (14)
A. Athanaze
36 (23)
A. Markram
1-0-21-0
5.6
6
Aiden Markram To Shai Hope
SIX! Belted down the ground! in the slot by Markram, on off and middle, Shai Hope stays low to make the connection and gets underneath it nicely. Launches it towards the sight screen for another biggie. That caps off an excellent Powerplay for the West Indies, 75/0!
5.5
4
Aiden Markram To Shai Hope
FOUR! Sloppy from Donovan Ferreira in the deep! Markram fires it in, full and around off, Shai Hope drags the slog sweep along the carpet to the left of deep mid-wicket where Ferreira tumbles to his left but fails to cut it off as the ball goes under him and into the fence.
5.4
6
Aiden Markram To Shai Hope
SIX! Easy as you like! Markram floats it up from over the wicket, full and on off, Shai Hope gets his weight on the front foot and holds his shape. Does not try to overhit it and just lofts it over mid off for a six.
5.3
1
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Looped up, low full toss, on middle and leg, Athanaze is done in the flight and miscues the sweep shot. Luckily for him, he gets it over backward square leg for a single.
5.2
0
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
Gets the yorker in from around the wicket, on middle and leg, Athanaze has a swipe across the line but gets an inside edge onto the boot.
5.1
4
Aiden Markram To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Good proactive batting! Markram tosses this outside off, on a length, Athanaze walks across his stumps and sweeps it up and over square leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 5 : 54/0
20 Runs
- 64.1
- 44.2
- 04.3
- 24.4
- 64.5
- 1 NB 4.6
- 14.6
A. Athanaze
31 (20)
S. Hope
19 (11)
N. Burger
2-0-22-0
4.6
1
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Back of a length, and outside off, Alick Athanaze mistimes the pull shot to mid-wicket for a quick single. West Indies are off to a flier and they need 121 more to win from 90 remaining deliveries.
4.6
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Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
OH DEAR! That slips off Burger's fingers as he tries to attempt a slower leg cutter. It goes above the waist height from outside off. Alick Athanaze tries to cut it but misses. No Ball called straightaway by the umpire. Free Hit to follow.
4.5
6
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
SIX! WHAT A SHOT! Alick Athanaze into his 30s now. Nandre Burger misfires this on a shortish length, on the middle, Alick Athanaze gets his bat underneath it and pulls it over deep square leg for another huge six.
4.4
2
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Pace off from Nandre Burger, on a length and outside off, Alick Athanaze guides it through backward point. A fumble by the fielder there allows them to cross over for the second.
4.3
0
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Length ball, outside off, Alick Athanaze cuts it but finds the fielder at point this time around.
4.2
4
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
FOUR! Guided away nicely! Pressure right on the Proteas now! Nandre Burger offers a lot of width, on a length, Alick Athanaze sees the short third and point fielders inside the ring and threads the cut between the gap for a boundary at deep third.
4.1
6
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
SIX! KABOOM! Burger bowls short and on the stumps, Alick Athanaze waits for it to arrive as he creates a solid base for himself before pulling it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
End Of The Over 4 : 34/0
14 Runs
- 63.1
- 13.2
- 23.3
- 1 LB 3.4
- 03.5
- 43.6
S. Hope
19 (11)
A. Athanaze
12 (13)
O. Baartman
1-0-13-0
3.6
4
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
FOUR! This has been a good positive start for the West Indies! Short and around off, Shai Hope swivels and pulls it well towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
3.5
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Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
Ottneil Baartman bowls it full and around off, Shai Hope taps it back to bowler.
3.4
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Ottneil Baartman To Alick Athanaze
Full and angling into the off stump line again, Alick Athanaze misses to flick and gets rapped on the pad. Takes a leg bye as the ball rolls near the strip.
3.3
2
Ottneil Baartman To Alick Athanaze
Around the stumps for Alick Athanaze now. Length and angling in, Alick Athanaze hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a couple of runs. A good effort there by the fielder in the deep who intercepts the ball and saves two for his side.
3.2
1
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
Full and around off, Shai Hope drives it to mid off and hurries for a quick single.
3.1
6
Ottneil Baartman To Shai Hope
SIX! Gloriously struck! Ottneil Baartman starts off by delivering on a fractionally good length, around off, it skids rapidly off the deck. Shai Hope presents a straight bat with a good elbow extension, connects it off the middle of the bat and lofts it over the bowler's head for a six.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
9 Runs
- 12.1
- 1 WD 2.2
- 12.2
- 22.3
- 22.4
- 12.5
- 1 WD 2.6
- 02.6
A. Athanaze
10 (11)
S. Hope
8 (7)
K. Maphaka
1-0-9-0
2.6
0
Kwena Maphaka To Alick Athanaze
Kwena Maphaka bumps it into the surface and it jags back off the deck on the leg stump line, Alick Athanaze swings hard for a pull shot but misses.
2.6
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Kwena Maphaka To Alick Athanaze
WIDE! Full and down leg, Alick Athanaze misses to flick and it is called a wide.
2.5
1
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
Length-delivery on pads, Hope flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
2.4
2
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
In the air...lands safe!!! Short and on the off stump line, angling across, Shai Hope stands tall and looks to go airborne with a pull shot but mistimes it up in the air, but well over and behind mid-wicket. The ball lands in the deep mid-wicket region and they cross over for the second.
2.3
2
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
Short of a good length again from Maphaka, angling into the right hander, Shai Hope flicks it off the pads towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
2.2
1
Kwena Maphaka To Alick Athanaze
Short and on the stumps, at 141 kph, Alick Athanaze pulls it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
2.2
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Kwena Maphaka To Alick Athanaze
WIDE! He will have to reload that one! Down leg on a length. Wided.
2.1
1
Kwena Maphaka To Shai Hope
Starts off from over the stumps and lands it right on the money! Slants it outside off on a length, Shai Hope drives it with an angled bat towards deep covers for a single.
The debutant, Kwena Maphaka comes into the attack as the first change. As per on-air commentators, Maphaka is the youngest to debut for South Africa in T20Is.
End Of The Over 2 : 11/0
9 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 61.4
- 21.5
- 01.6
A. Athanaze
9 (9)
S. Hope
2 (3)
B. Fortuin
1-0-9-0
1.6
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
Going across the batter again, full and outside off, Alick Athanaze shapes up to play the reverse but gets beaten for pace.
1.5
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
Fired across the batter from around the wicket, Alick Athanaze drags this full delivery to the left of mid-wicket. Kwena Maphaka puts in a dive and takes the sting out of the ball. Gets back up on his feet and mops it up. Two runs taken.
1.4
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
SIX! First of the chase! Fortuin lands this right into the slot on the stumps, Alick Athanaze bends low and slogs it mercilessly over deep mid-wicket for a huge six.
1.3
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Alick Athanaze
A stifled appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head in denial! Bjorn Fortuin cramps the batter for room, full and in front of the stumps. Alick Athanaze tries to reverse sweep it but inside edges it onto the pads.
1.2
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Fuller length at the pads. Shai Hope works it away through mid-wicket for a single.
1.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Shai Hope
Bjorn Fortuin comes from around the stumps, and drops it full outside off. Hope drives it to mid on but Fortuin is quick to move across and stops the ball.
It will be spin in the form of Bjorn Fortuin from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
A. Athanaze
1 (5)
S. Hope
1 (1)
N. Burger
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Nandre Burger goes outside off and moves it away from the southpaw. Alick Athanaze looks to guide it away to the off side but misses. A good start for South Africa and Nandre Burger. Just two off the first over.
0.5
0
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Back of a length around leg stump. Alick Athanaze shimmies down but is cramped for room. Ends up by wearing it on the body.
0.4
1
Nandre Burger To Shai Hope
Fuller length angling across and outside off. Shai Hope drives it straight to the cover fielder who gets his fingertips to the ball and parries it behind him. The fielder from mid off does well by moving to his left and intercepting the ball midway. A single taken.
0.3
1
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Length ball, around off, Alick Athanaze arches back and hits it past the cover-point region for a single.
0.2
0
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Fuller length on the leg stump line. Athanaze looks to work it on the leg side but gets a leading edge to backward point.
0.1
0
Nandre Burger To Alick Athanaze
Hint of movement right away! Nandre Burger starts off from over the stumps and lands it outside off with the ball curving away and staying low on the bounce a bit as well. Alick Athanaze goes for an expansive drive but gets beaten.
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Match Info
- Venue Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
- Weather Overcast
- Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to field
- Result West Indies beat South Africa by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match Nicholas Pooran
- Umpire Gregory Brathwaite (WI), Patrick Gustard (WI) and Leslie Reifer (WI)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- T Stubbs 2nd T20I Fifty: 52 runs in 33 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- South Africa 103/5 in 15.0 overs
- 6th Wicket Partnership: 53 off 37 balls between T Stubbs (15) and P Kruger (37)
- South Africa 50/5 in 9.3 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 33/3
- Kwena Maphaka makes his T20I debut for South Africa
- N Pooran 13th T20I Fifty: 51 runs in 20 balls (1x4) (6x6)
- West Indies 153/2 in 15.3 overs
- West Indies 138/2 : Shai Hope lbw b Ottneil Baartman 51(36)
- Referral 1 (13.3 ovs): S Hope against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI:2, SA:2) (Retained)
- S Hope 4th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (2x4) (3x6)
- 2nd Wicket Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between S Hope (9) and N Pooran (39)
- West Indies 100/1 in 9.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 75/0
- 1st Wicket Partnership: 52 off 31 balls between A Athanaze (30) and S Hope (19)
- West Indies 52/0 in 4.5 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs SA | 144 | 48.00 |
| Shai Hope WI | 134 | 67.00 |
| Nicholas Pooran WI | 119 | 59.50 |
| Alick Athanaze WI | 69 | 23.00 |
| Reeza Hendricks SA | 57 | 19.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Romario Shepherd WI | 6 | 7.55 |
| Matthew Forde WI | 5 | 8.27 |
| Shamar Joseph WI | 5 | 8.87 |
| Akeal Hosein WI | 4 | 5.27 |
| Ottneil Baartman SA | 4 | 9.40 |
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