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As It Happened - South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI at Durban
Live cricket score and ball-by-ball commentary from the 1st One-Day International (ODI) match between South Africa and West Indies at the Kingsmead, Durban on Friday.
Chris Gayle during his 41-ball 90.© AFP
South Africa beat West Indies by 61 runs in the first of their one-day international series on a rain-affected day in Durban Friday. Catch all the highlights of the match here: (SCORECARD)
After the hosts managed 279 for eight after 48.5 overs before the heavens opened, West Indies were eventually set a target of 225 from 32 overs by the Duckworth/Lewis method.
But they came up well short as they were bowled out for just 164 in 28.2 overs.
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Live Score - South Africa vs West Indies
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South Africa win this easily. They first posted a good total and then bowled well to not let the Windies run away with the game. Chris Gayle started off in his trademark style but once he departed things started falling apart for the visitors. With the middle order back in, it was just a matter of time before the Proteas attack of Steyn, Philander, Tahir who all took three wickets each and wrapped up the innings.
OUT! GAME, SET, MATCH! On a length swinging away from Taylor, he tries pushing at it but gets a faint edge to the keeper who picks his fourth catch of the night to go with a stumping as well. With this wicket South Africa win the match by 61 runs(D/L method) and go up 1-0 in the series.
Sulieman Benn is in next.
OUT! NINE DOWN! On a length outside off, Holder tries heaving it but gets it up in the air towards point where Miller runs back and takes a good catch. South Africa are one wicket shy of a win.
Steyn to bowl.
Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it.
Short of a length, Taylor top edges it over the keeper for a couple.
Short outside off, the batsman has attempted to put bat on ball but fails.
OUCH! Bouncer from Morkel, the batsman has been hit on the glove.