South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Highlights: Quinton De Kock Stars As South Africa Pull Off Record Chase To Level Series vs West Indies
SA vs WI, 2nd T20I Highlights: Quinton de Kock scored a counter-attacking century as South Africa chased down 259 and beat West Indies in the second T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated: March 26, 2023 09:16 pm IST
South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Highlights: Quinton de Kock scored a counter-attacking century as South Africa chased down 259 and beat West Indies in the second T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. De Kock hit 100 off just 44 deliveries as South Africa pulled of highest successful chase by a team in the history of the format. Earlier, Jonathan Charles registered the joint third-fastest century in T20I history as West Indies piled up a total of 258/5 against South Africa in the second T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centuiron on Sunday. Charles slammed 118 off just 46 balls, smashing 11 sixes and 10 fours as surpassed Chris Gayle to become the West Indies' fastest centurion in the shortest format of the game. (Scorecard)
West Indies (Playing XI): Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Sheldon Cottrell
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Wayne Parnell, Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
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Right then, that is it from the thriller of a game. The series is leveled now and the two teams will play a decider on Tuesday, 28th of March. The game will begin at 9.30 pm IST (4.00 pm GMT). Until then, take care, and cheers!
Aiden Markram the skipper of South Africa says that it feels good to win the game. Adds that there are things to improve on and they will keep on trying to do that. Ends by saying that the crowd was amazing as well and it was a great game.
Quinton de Kock is the player of the match for his amazing knock. He says that the opening stand was quite special and it is good to win the game. He says that they just picked the right options and kept it simple. Adds that the pitch had everything for the batters and he took advantage of it. Ends by saying that it is a special knock and they will look to win the series.
Rovman Powell the skipper of West Indies says that it was a crazy game. Adds that Quinton de Kock was amazing and they will look to bounce back. He says that Johnson Charles was exceptional as well and the guys are going in the right direction. Ends by saying that its hard to take this defeat but they will look to bounce back and come back stronger.
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The bowlers just had a day to forget, over 500 runs were scored in the game. Despite that Windies will be disappointed they could not defend it but take anything away from a stellar performance by the hosts.
Quinton de Kock was in full flow, he hit the ball all around the park and Reeza played as the perfect foil to him. De Kock's ton laid the foundation for his side to chase a big score down and the rest did their job to ensure a record-breaking win.
What a win, what a fantastic chase, a record chase from the hosts to level the series. When Windies ended their innings at 258 courtesy of a ton from Charles, we felt they have batted the hosts out of the game but South Africa had different ideas.
There it is, there are the winning runs! SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 6 WICKETS! On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
WIDE! SCORES LEVEL! Shorter and down the leg side. Wided.
A single as this is hit through mid off.
FOUR! Up and over! On off, this is lofted over long off for a boundary.
On off, this is hit through covers for one.
WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
Slower one outside off, Aiden Markram swings but misses.
A single! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
FOUR! Guided through the gap! Shorter and outside off, this is played past point and into the fence.
Outside off, Markram slashes but misses.
A single as this is jammed through point for one.
FOUR! Through covers now! On a length and around off, this is slapped through covers and it races away to the fence.