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The South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20 took place on June 26th, 2021, at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada. Both teams were looking to start the series on a high note and gain an early advantage.
SATURDAY, 25 MARCH 2023
TIME: 4:30 PM ET
TIME: 12:30 PM GMT
West Indies won the toss and elected to field first. South Africa got off to a good start, with their opening duo of Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma putting up a partnership of 46 runs. However, the Proteas lost wickets in quick succession, and the West Indies bowlers were able to restrict their scoring rate. Rassie van der Dussen played a crucial knock of 56 runs, but the Proteas were restricted to a score of 160 runs for 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
For the West Indies, Obed McCoy was the standout bowler, picking up 3 wickets for just 25 runs. His accurate and hostile bowling put the South African batsmen under pressure and restricted their scoring rate.
In reply, the West Indies got off to a good start, with their opening duo of Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis putting up a partnership of 33 runs. However, the Proteas bowlers struck back and picked up wickets at crucial intervals to put pressure on the West Indies. The West Indies lost wickets in quick succession, and they were bowled out for 143 runs in 19.4 overs.
Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler for South Africa, picking up 3 wickets for just 37 runs. His accurate and hostile bowling put the West Indies batsmen under pressure and restricted their scoring rate. He was rightly awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
The win gave South Africa a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, and it marked a positive start for the Proteas. The team showed great resilience and character, and they would be pleased with their performance in the match.
For the West Indies, it was a disappointing performance, and they would be disappointed with their inability to chase down a target of 161 runs. The team has struggled in both the T20I and ODI series against South Africa, and they would need to regroup quickly and come up with a better plan for their upcoming matches.
There were some standout performances in the match that deserve a special mention. Obed McCoy’s spell of 3 wickets for just 25 runs was the pick of the performances for the West Indies. His accurate and hostile bowling put the South African batsmen under pressure and restricted their scoring rate. Kagiso Rabada’s spell of 3 wickets for just 37 runs was the pick of the performances for South Africa. His accurate and hostile bowling put the West Indies batsmen under pressure and restricted their scoring rate.
Overall, the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20 was an exciting match, with both teams putting up a good fight. South Africa dominated the match with their all-round performance and gained an early advantage in the series. The win would give South Africa a lot of confidence, and they would look to carry this momentum forward into their upcoming matches.
The West Indies, on the other hand, would need to regroup quickly and come up with a better plan for their upcoming matches. The team has a lot of potential, and they would be looking to bounce back in the series.
The series win would give South Africa a lot of confidence as they prepare for their upcoming matches against Ireland and Sri Lanka. The team has shown great resilience and character in the match, and they would be pleased with their performance. The win would also give the team management a lot of options and flexibility as they look to finalize their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
