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The South Africa vs West Indies 1st ODI was a thrilling match that took place on July 10th, 2021, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The match was an important one for both teams as it marked the start of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
THURSDAY, 16 MARCH 2023
TIME: 2:30 PM ET
TIME: 10:30 PM GMT
The West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a solid start with their opening duo of Evin Lewis and Shai Hope putting up a partnership of 54 runs. However, the South African bowlers struck back and picked up wickets at regular intervals to put pressure on the West Indies batsmen. The Proteas bowlers were on top of their game, and the West Indies found it hard to score runs freely. The South African bowlers kept picking up wickets at crucial intervals, and the West Indies were eventually bowled out for 160 runs in 38.1 overs.
For South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 5 wickets for just 25 runs. Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada also picked up 2 wickets each.
In reply, South Africa got off to a shaky start, losing their first two wickets for just 29 runs. However, Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen steadied the ship for South Africa and took the team to a comfortable position. Markram played an aggressive knock of 70 runs, while van der Dussen played a patient knock of 34 runs. The Proteas chased down the target in just 38.2 overs and won the match by 8 wickets.
There were some standout performances in the match that deserve a special mention. Tabraiz Shamsi was undoubtedly the star of the match, picking up 5 wickets for just 25 runs. He bowled with precision and accuracy and troubled the West Indies batsmen throughout the match. Aiden Markram also played a crucial role for South Africa, scoring 70 runs and anchoring the chase. His aggressive approach helped South Africa chase down the target comfortably.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by South Africa, who outplayed the West Indies in all departments of the game. The Proteas bowlers were particularly impressive, and their consistent line and length made it difficult for the West Indies batsmen to score freely. The South African batsmen also showed their class and chased down the target without much trouble.
The win would give South Africa a much-needed boost in confidence ahead of the rest of the series and the T20 World Cup. The team had faced a lot of criticism in recent times due to their poor performances in international cricket, and this win would help them silence their critics.
For the West Indies, the loss was a disappointing one, and they would look to bounce back in the rest of the series. The team had a poor run in the recent T20I series against South Africa, and this defeat would only add to their woes. The West Indies would need to regroup quickly and come up with a better plan for the next match.
Overall, the South Africa vs West Indies 1st ODI was an exciting match that saw South Africa emerge victorious. The match had some great performances from both teams, but it was the Proteas who came out on top. The win would give South Africa a lot of confidence, and they would look to build on this performance in the rest of the series. The West Indies, on the other hand, would need to regroup quickly and come up with a better plan for the next match.
