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As It Happened: South Africa vs West Indies, 19th World Cup Match in Sydney
Live cricket score and ball-by-ball commentary from the 19th World Cup match between South Africa vs West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney on Friday.
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- Updated: February 27, 2015 04:37 PM IST
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AB de Villiers led from the front as South Africa marched to a huge total vs West Indies© AFP
AB de Villiers confirmed his status as the most destructive batsman in cricket with a magnificent unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls to lead South Africa to a record 257-run victory over West Indies in the World Cup on Friday. Catch all the highlights of the match here: (SCORECARD | POINTS TABLE)
South Africa's tally of 408 for five was the second highest posted in a World Cup match and a shell-shocked West Indies could only manage 151 in reply, Chris Gayle backing up his record 215 against Zimbabwe on Tuesday with a paltry three.
It was the joint fourth largest margin of victory by runs in an one-day international and also equalled the largest margin in a World Cup match, matching India's 257-run win over Bermuda in 2007.
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Live Score - South Africa vs West Indies
That's it from all of us for this game. Do join us for the double-header tomorrow. Australia and New Zealand will lock horns at 0630 IST followed by the game between India and UAE. Until then, it's goodbye and take care!
AB DE VILLIERS IS ADJUDGED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. He credits the guys at the top who set it up for them, adds that Rilee inspired him to get some momentum behind him. Mentions that watching the ball is key but you need to know your strengths and back them always. Adds that he just looks for momentum in his batting and then has a go at the bowlers. Calls it a very good performance for them after the game at the MCG. Mentions that they paced the innings well with the bat. Credits Tahir for an incredible performance.
South Africa will be delighted with the win. They put up a huge total, Amla, du Plessis got amongst the runs and de Villiers well, scored for everyone. Their bowlers backed up the work and sealed an impressive win. West Indies will have to wipe out this game from their memories and comeback well when they play India.
That is as comprehensive a win as it gets. South Africa have inflicted an equal record highest defeat in the World Cup, on West Indies. A whopping one of 257 runs. West Indies lost Gayle early and then had a collapse when they were reduced to 63/7. Holder hit a fifty to save some face for them but it was never going to be enough. Tahir helped himself with a 5/45 to break the middle order of the Windies and seal the game.
OUT! All over! Back of a length outside off, the ball bounces more on Benn as he fends at it. The ball takes the outside edge and flies to Amla at first slip who pouches the catch safely. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 257 RUNS!
Shorter outside off, pulled through mid-wicket for a single.
Shorter length on middle, Benn looks to duck but then fends it down.
Sulieman Benn is the last man in.
DRINKS!
OUT! Holder falls! Good length on off, Holder goes for the pull shot. He top edges the ball towards Amla at mid on for a simple catch. South Africa just a wicket away. Holder has played well but that is going t be of little use.
Good length on off, Holder defends it.
SIX! Smacked! Fuller outside off, Holder gets under it and spanks it over mid off for a maximum. Superb striking from Holder!
Good length on off, Holder comes forward and defends it.
Steyn back on.
Fuller outside off, Taylor throws his bat at it and gets it over covers for a couple as Rossouw tries to pull the ball back in and does well.
FOUR! CARVED! Fuller outside off, Taylor gets under it and lofts it over covers for a boundary.
Bouncer! Shorter on middle, Taylor ducks under it.
Maiden ODI fifty for Holder.
FIFTY! Shorter outside off, Holder punches it through covers for a single to bring up his MAIDEN ODI fifty.
On a length out side off, Holder plays and misses.