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South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I Match Summary

SA vs WI, 2023 - T20 Summary

South Africa vs West Indies Scorecard
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1st T20I, SuperSport Park, Centurion , Mar 25, 2023
South Africa South Africa
131/8 (11.0/11)
West Indies West Indies
132/7 (10.3/11)
West Indies beat South Africa by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rovman Powell
    43(18)
SA 131/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1274-david-miller-playerprofile>David Miller</a>
David Miller
48 (22)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 218.18SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42334-reeza-raphael-hendricks-playerprofile>Reeza Hendricks</a>
Reeza Hendricks
21 (12)
  • 0x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 175SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Odean Smith
ECON 13.50
2
OVERS
27/2
R/W
Bowler
Sheldon Cottrell
ECON 10.33
3
OVERS
31/2
R/W
WI 132/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107485-rovman-powell-playerprofile>Rovman Powell</a>
Rovman Powell
43 (18)
  • 1x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 238.88SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1570-johnson-charles-playerprofile>Johnson Charles</a>
Johnson Charles
28 (14)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 200SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sisanda Magala
ECON 10.50
2
OVERS
21/3
R/W
Bowler
Anrich Nortje
ECON 5.66
3
OVERS
17/1
R/W
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Right then, that's it from the coverage of this game. The second game of this 3-match T20I series will be played tomorrow i.e. 26th March, Sunday, at the same venue. The game will begin at 5.30 pm IST (12.00 pm GMT). As always, you can join in early for the build up. Until then, take care and good bye!
The West Indies' skipper, Rovman Powell, is also the Man of the Match for his match-winning knock. He starts by saying that he is really pleased with his effort. Mentions that he was respectful while facing the seamer in the first ball. Adds that a lot of guys in the team are used to the T10 format and that certainly helped them. Informs that you just need two of your batters to go long and that does help a lot. States that they just need to focus on the basics and ride with the momentum.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa says it was a close game and went down to the wire. Adds that they were poor the start of both batting and bowling innings and they managed to scrape through to around 130. Mentions that they have plenty of positives as the bowlers did a fine job. Reckons that they have a few areas to improve upon and they will look to rectify in the next game. Closes by saying that they will have to come back better and do well in the second game.
Stay tuned for the presentation...
Earlier in the day, we were off to a late start, thanks to the rain gods. Although it only made things more enticing as the match got reduced to a 11 overs match, each side. South Africa got to 132 for 8 on the back of David Miller’s 48 off 22 with Magala, Hendricks and Markram playing handy little cameos. The West Indies bowlers kept it tight for the first 7 overs but leaked aplenty in the final three and allowed Proteas to get over 130. Cottrell and Smith took 2 wickets each while the rest of the bowlers played the support role with one each.
Anrich Nortje was the pick of the bowlers for his economical spell, where he conceded just 17 off his 3 overs with a wicket to his name. Magala bowled a fine 19th over but the rest of the bowlers were taken for a plenty and West Indies came out on top in this first T20I as they lead 1-0.
A terrific run chase by West Indies as they win by 3 wickets with 3 balls to spare. Chasing 133 was going to be tough against the strong South African attack, that too in just 11 overs, but King and Mayers started off in a fine fashion. King in particular was impressive as he pummeled 23 off just 8 balls and the Windies got 34 in the first two overs. Johnson Charles played an important knock of 28 off 14 in the middle but it was the inning of Rovman Powell 43* off 18 that changed the momentum in West Indies favour and got them back into the game. West Indies needed 20 off the last 3 overs, Nortje and Magala were able to get it down to the final over. Wayne Parnell though gambled with the short balls and that costed them the game.
WOW! Fireworks from the bat of Rovman Powell first, followed by some fireworks across the stadium to celebrate this incredible victory for West Indies. The hosts take an early lead in this T20I series.
Over 10.3 : 132/7
8 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 1 WD 10.2
  • 610.2
  • 110.3
R. Powell
43 (18)
R. Chase
4 (2)
W. Parnell
1.3-0-25-0
10.3
1
Wayne Parnell To Rovman Powell
Rovman Powell plays a captain's knock here and gets his side over the line here. It is a full ball, on the pads. Powell clips it to mid-wicket and takes a single. West Indies win the match by 3 wickets.
10.2
6
Wayne Parnell To Rovman Powell
SIX! SCORES LEVEL! Wayne Parnell gambles this time and pays the price. Short ball, on middle. Rovman Powell smokes it over the square leg fence.
10.2
wd
Wayne Parnell To Rovman Powell
WIDE! Oh no! It is full, wide of off. This one goes past the tramline. Wide called.
10.1
0
Wayne Parnell To Rovman Powell
Wayne Parnell starts with a dot ball. It is a short ball, angled across the right-hander. Rovman Powell throws the kitchen sink at it but misses. The umpire signals first bouncer.
So, 8 runs needed in 6 balls. There is a pin-drop silence across the stadium now. Wayne Parnell to bowl the final over.
Over 10 : 124/7
9 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 49.2
  • W 9.3
  • W 9.4
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
R. Chase
4 (2)
R. Powell
36 (15)
S. Magala
2-0-21-3
9.6
4
Sisanda Magala To Roston Chase
FOUR! A streaky boundary but West Indies will take it, does not matter how the runs come now. It is a short ball, down leg. Chase swings across the line. The ball flies off his gloves, over the keeper's head for four runs.
9.5
0
Sisanda Magala To Roston Chase
Is that out? Sisanda Magala certainly thinks he has got his Hat-Trick. Aiden Markram takes the review for catch. Coming to the delivery. It is a short ball, on middle and leg. Chase shuffles a touch and tries to heave it across the line. The ball lobs off his arms but Magala thinks he got some bat on it. Although, the UltraEdge confirms no bat is involved. No Hat-Trick for Magala.
Roston Chase is the new batter in.
9.4
W
Sisanda Magala To Akeal Hosein OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Sisanda Magala gets two wickets in two balls. Is there a twist in the tale? It is a short ball, on off. Akeal Hosein tries to pull it away but ends up getting a top-edge on it. The ball flies towards the short third man region. Quinton de Kock runs after it and takes a sharp catch. Sisanda Magala is on a Hat-Trick.
Akeal Hosein is the new man in.
9.3
W
Sisanda Magala To Odean Smith OUT!
OUT! CLEANED UP! Sisanda Magala has the last laugh here. Magala says You miss, I hit. It is a length ball, on off. It nips in a touch. Odean Smith tries to heave it away but misses. The ball goes through the pegs back the leg stump. 12 runs needed in 9 balls now.
9.2
4
Sisanda Magala To Odean Smith
FOUR! Smith keeps his cool and finds the boundary. Incredible shot. Sisanda Magala gets his yorker, on the money. Smith though opens up his body and drills it past extra covers for four runs.
9.1
1
Sisanda Magala To Rovman Powell
Sisanda Magala serves a low full toss, on the stumps. Powell can only knock it down to long on for a single. Good start to the over, despite Magala missing out on his yorker.
Over 9 : 115/5
3 Runs
  • W 8.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
O. Smith
1 (3)
R. Powell
35 (14)
A. Nortje
3-0-17-1
8.6
0
Anrich Nortje To Odean Smith
Anrich Nortje bends his back hard and digs in a short ball, outside off. Smith leaves it alone but the umpire does not signal a wide. An incredible over from Anrich Nortje comes to an end. West Indies need 17 runs off the 12 balls. Can South Africa take it down to the final over?
8.5
0
Anrich Nortje To Odean Smith
A sharp bouncer, on leg stump. Smith ducks under. Quinton de Kock runs backward to his left and takes it in his gloves. He makes sure that it is a dot ball.
8.4
1
Anrich Nortje To Rovman Powell
Anrich Nortje dishes a short ball, outside off. Powell plays it late, although aerially. Fortunately it goes past the diving backward point fielder. One taken.
8.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Odean Smith
Good-length ball, on top of off. Smith outside-edges it down to third man for one.
8.2
1
Anrich Nortje To Rovman Powell
Length and on off. Powell guides it down to third man for one.
8.1
W
Anrich Nortje To Romario Shepherd OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Well, I take my words back, hope comes knocking at the door for South Africa. A length ball, on off. Romario Shepherd dabs it to extra covers but straight to Wayne Parnell. The batters call for one but this time, Wayne Parnell hits the bullseye at the non-striker's end to send back Romario Shepherd. Odean Smith is the new man in.
Over 8 : 112/4
25 Runs
  • 67.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 67.5
  • 67.6
R. Powell
33 (12)
R. Shepherd
3 (5)
B. Fortuin
2-0-42-1
7.6
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Rovman Powell
SIX! Powell goes BANG, BANG! It is pitched up, outside off. Powell frees his arms and dispatches it over the extra cover fence. This should kill any hope that the Proteas had.
7.5
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Rovman Powell
SIX! Rovman Powell is doing the job single-handedly here. It is full, on the pads. Powell wrists it over the deep square leg fence.
7.5
wd
Bjorn Fortuin To Rovman Powell
WIDE! Spinner bowling extras is not helping South Africa here. It is full, wide of off. past the tramline. The umpire extends his arms.
Full Commentary
10 OV
9 Runs
S. Magala to R. Powell O. Smith A. Hosein R. Chase
  • 19.1
  • 49.2
  • W 9.3
  • W 9.4
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
3 Runs
A. Nortje to R. Shepherd R. Powell O. Smith
  • W 8.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
25 Runs
B. Fortuin to R. Powell R. Shepherd
  • 67.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 67.5
  • 67.6
7 OV
3 Runs
A. Nortje to R. Shepherd R. Powell
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 1 WD 6.5
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
11 Runs
T. Shamsi to R. Powell J. Charles R. Shepherd
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • W 5.4
  • 1 WD 5.5
  • 15.5
  • 65.6
5 OV
11 Runs
A. Nortje to N. Pooran R. Powell J. Charles
  • 44.1
  • W 4.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 64.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
16 Runs
T. Shamsi to J. Charles N. Pooran
  • 63.1
  • 03.2
  • 63.3
  • 23.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
12 Runs
S. Magala to B. King N. Pooran J. Charles
  • W 2.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 22.6
2 OV
17 Runs
W. Parnell to B. King J. Charles
  • 61.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
17 Runs
B. Fortuin to B. King K. Mayers J. Charles
  • 40.1
  • 60.2
  • 10.3
  • 60.4
  • W 0.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue SuperSport Park, Centurion
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to field
  • Result West Indies beat South Africa by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match Rovman Powell
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Bongani Jele (SA) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 131/8 in 11.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/6 in 9.4 overs
  • South Africa 50/3 in 4.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-3): South Africa 30/2
  • Referral 1 (9.5 ovs): SA against R Chase (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, WI: 2)
  • West Indies 100/4 in 7.4 overs
  • West Indies 52/2 in 3.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-3): West Indies 46/2
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Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Reeza Hendricks SA 172 57.33
Johnson Charles WI 146 48.66
Quinton de Kock SA 121 40.33
Romario Shepherd WI 88 88.00
Aiden Markram SA 87 87.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Alzarri Joseph WI 6 10.16
Anrich Nortje SA 3 7.57
Marco Jansen SA 3 13.00
Sisanda Magala SA 3 14.66
Odean Smith WI 3 15.75
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