West Indies complete Sweep Over South Africa

Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago – The West Indies cricket team has claimed victory in their T20 series against South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. With powerful batting and smart bowling, they delivered an exciting series filled with top-notch cricket from both teams. Here’s a breakdown of how they achieved their mind-blowing win:

1st T20I: West Indies Chase Down with Ease

On August 23, 2024, the West Indies won the toss and decided to field first. South Africa batted and in their 20 overs amassed a not-quite-competitive 174/7, supported by a flurry of useful knocks from their middle order. In reply, the West Indies primarily secured the win with 176/3 in a grand total of 17.5 overs. Nicholas Pooran was the star of the match with 65 runs off 26 balls, receiving him the Player of the Match award.

2nd T20I: West Indies Seal the Series

In the second T20I, played on August 25, 2024, South Africa again won the toss and chose to field. This, after all, helped West Indies realize the full value of its decision, posting 179/6 in its 20 overs. An all-round performance by Romario Shepherd—9 runs and three for 15—saw South Africa stop at 149 all out in 19.4 overs. His efforts earned him the Player of the Match award, and the West Indies had registered a 30-run victory to clinch the series.

3rd T20I: Achieving a Clean Sweep

On August 27, 2024, the West Indies completed a clean sweep in their T20 series against South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. In a commanding performance, the West Indies set a formidable target of 190 runs. Key contributions came from Nicholas Pooran, who scored a rapid 75 off 40 balls, and Shimron Hetmyer, who added a quick 45 off 22 balls.

In response, South Africa was restricted to 165 runs, with Kagiso Rabada’s 4 wickets for 29 runs being the highlight of their innings. Despite a spirited chase, South Africa fell short by 25 runs. West Indies wrapped up the series in style, giving their fans an exciting finish.