WI vs SA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa beat West Indies by 3 wickets to enter semis
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 24, 2024, 11:22:44 IST
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WI vs SA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa beat West Indies by 3 wickets to enter semis

West Indies vs South Africa, Super 8 T20 WC: South Africa secured a dramatic three-wicket victory over the West Indies under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected shootout for a semifinal spot at the Twenty20 World Cup. The unbeaten Proteas join England in the last four as Group 2 winners.

Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was instrumental in restricting the West Indies to 135/8 in their 20 overs, taking 3-27. His efforts were pivotal in keeping the West Indies batsmen in check. However, the match faced a rain delay, which adjusted South Africa's target to 123 runs.

South Africa, despite a few stumbles, held their nerve to chase down the revised target.

West Indies spinner Roston Chase claimed three late wickets to give his team a glimmer of hope, but it was Marco Jansen who sealed the win with a six off the first ball of the final over, propelling South Africa into the semifinals for the third time.

The West Indies innings struggled to gain momentum after losing early wickets, with significant contributions coming from Roston Chase (52 off 42 balls) and Kyle Mayers (35 off 34 balls). The South African bowlers, led by Shamsi, maintained consistent pressure, preventing the hosts from setting a more challenging target.

In the rain-affected chase, South Africa faced early setbacks but managed to keep the required run rate within reach. Contributions from Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock provided stability, while Jansen's crucial six ensured their passage into the next stage.

The remaining two semi-finalists will be determined on Monday, with India facing Australia in St Lucia and Afghanistan taking on Bangladesh in St Vincent in the final matches of the Super Eight stage.
07:27 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 118/8 after 18 overs
What a way to start his spell in the 18th over. Kagiso Rabada started his spell with two wickets - a run out and a caught & bowled. Two wickets and just a single off it.
07:27 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Caught & Bowled! Kagiso Rabada dismisses Akeal Hosein (6) | WI 118/8 in 17.5 overs
07:24 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Big Wicket. Andre Russell run out for 15. Direct hit from Anrich Nortje | WI 117/7 in 17.1 overs
07:21 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 117/6 after 17 overs
6 6 1 0 0 1 - Andre Russell (15*) changed gears and smoked two big sixes off the first two deliveries of the over bowled by Anrich Nortje. West Indies collected 14 runs from it. They need more such overs to put up a competitive total today.
07:19 (IST) Jun 24
BOOM! 6,6 - Andre Russell smokes Anrich Nortje for back-to-back sixes | WI 115/6 in 16.2 overs
07:16 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 103/6 after 16 overs
Akeal Hosein hit a four towards third man off the last delivery to score six runs off Tabraiz Shamsi's final over. Shamsi completed his brilliant spell with another successful one, removing in-form Roston Chase. Shamsi returned figures of 3 for 27 in 4 overs. Spinners have bowled really well for the Proteas.
07:13 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Third wicket for Tabraiz Shamsi, gets rid of Roston Chase (52) | WI 97/6 in 15.1 overs
07:11 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 97/5 after 15 overs
Keshav Maharaj completed his spell with a tidy three-run over - all in singles. The spinner returned figures of 1 for 24 in 4 overs.
07:08 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 94/5 after 14 overs
Spinners are making life tough for the West Indies. Three wickets in the last three overs. Tabraiz Shamsi got his second of the game, removing Rutherford for a four-ball duck. Shamsi forced an edge off the Windies batter and Aiden Markram took a sharp low catch at slip.
07:06 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Tabraiz Shamsi strikes again, dismisses Sherfane Rutherford for a duck | WI 94/5 in 13.5 overs
07:05 (IST) Jun 24
FIFTY! Roston Chase completes his fifty off 39 balls, his first in the T20 World Cup | WI 94/4 in 13.3 overs
07:02 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 89/2 after 13 overs
Brilliant one from Keshav Maharaj - a big wicket and just three singles off it. South Africa are operating spinners from both ends now and they are rewarded with two wickets in two overs. West Indies skipper Rovman Powell failed to read the spin of Maharaj and was out stumped.
07:01 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Keshav Maharaj strikes to dismiss Rovman Powell (1) | WI 89/4 in 12.4 overs
06:57 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Tabraiz Shamsi gets rid of Kyle Mayers (35) | West Indies 86/3 in 12 overs
1 4 1 6 1 W - Successful one for Tabraiz Shamsi. Kyle Mayers (35 off 34) hit a four off the second delivery, before Roston Chase (43*) slog-swept one for a flat six two balls later. But the spinner had the last laugh and dismissed Mayers off the last delivery. A big wicket and 13 runs off it.
06:56 (IST) Jun 24
SIX! Roston Chase smokes Tabraiz Shamsi for a flat six | WI 85/2 in 11.4 overs
06:53 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 73/2 after 11 overs
Dot balls are piling up for the West Indies - 30 so far in 11 overs. Another tidy one from Anrich Nortje, just four runs off it including a wide. West Indies need boundaries to increase the tempo.
06:47 (IST) Jun 24
Poll
What will be a good total for the West Indies from here?
06:45 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 69/2 after 10 overs
Bowling changes at both ends. Tabraiz Shamsi came into the attack and bowled a tidy one, just three singles off it. Two back-to-back tidy overs from the two new bowlers for South Africa. Drinks break!
06:42 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 66/2 after 9 overs
Anrich Nortje came into the attack and bowled a tidy one. Just three singles off it. The pacer ended his over with a brilliant bouncer.
06:38 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 63/2 after 8 overs
Dramatic end to Aiden Markram's spell. He bowled four overs on the trot, returning figures of 1 for 28. The over saw South Africa pacers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen colliding to each other while going for a catch. Jansen is currently out of the field. South Africa will hope that Jansen can come back for his two overs in the game. West Indies have revived their innings after two early blows. Kyle Mayers and Roston Chase have put up a fifty-run stand for the third wicket.
06:35 (IST) Jun 24
SIX! Oh no! Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada collide in the deep while going for the ball. Jansen looks in some pain. Physio is checking him. It's a six for Kyle Mayers | WI 63/2 in 7.5 overs
06:31 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 54/2 after 7 overs
Keshav Maharaj bowled a tidy one, giving away just seven runs in it. No boundaries. Good stand between Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers so far.
06:27 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: SIX! West Indies 47/2 after 6 overs
What a dramatic end to the Powerplay. Kyle Mayers (19*) smoked the last ball over long-on for a massive six to collect eight runs in it. But it has all the masala too. First, Mayers survived when fielder at backward square dropped a chance off the second delivery. Then off the fifth ball, Mayers successfully overturned the LBW decision with a DRS as the replay showed there was a slight edge before hitting the pads. Then the final ball maximum.
06:23 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 39/2 after 5 overs
4 1 0 0 0 6 - Another big one for the Windies. Roston Chase (20*) ended the over with a six to make it a good one for the hosts as they scored 11 runs off Keshav Maharaj's first over. Kyle Mayers (12*) started the over with a four, before Maharaj tidied up with just a single off the next four deliveries before the last-ball maximum from Chase.
06:20 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 28/2 after 4 overs
Another tidy one from the Proteas skipper Aiden Markram. Six runs off it, but no boundaries. Two wides and four singles in it.
06:17 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 22/2 after 3 overs
2 Wd 0 0 4 1 4 - A big one for the Windies. Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers hit a four each to collect 12 runs off Marco Jansen. The pacer was unlucky not to get another wicket in the over as Nortje dropped a decent chance to dismiss Chase.
06:17 (IST) Jun 24
DROPPED! Anrich Nortje drops a simple chance at mid-on. Roston Chase, on 11, gets a life early in the game | WI 17/2 in 2.5 overs
06:12 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 10/2 after 2 overs
What a start for South Africa. Skipper Aiden Markram took the new ball from the other end and struck with the very first ball. Nicholas Pooran danced down for a big shot but mistimed it. The ball went high up and Marco Jansen took a good catch at long-off. Roston Chase then opened his account with a first-ball four. Markram started with a wicket and five runs in his first over. South Africa are on top early in the contest.
06:09 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Aiden Markram strikes first ball, dismisses Nicholas Pooran (1) | WI 5/2 in 1.1 overs
06:07 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies 5/1 after 1 over
Marco Jansen started his spell with a successful over. The tall pacer dismissed Windies opener Shai Hope for a golden duck. Hope went for a big shot from outside off and hit it straight to Tristan Stubbs at cover-point. Sharp catch as the ball was travelling fast. Jansen was a little wayward in his first over, bowling three wide deliveries, but provided a big and early breakthrough for South Africa.
06:04 (IST) Jun 24
OUT! Marco Jansen strikes in the first over, dismisses Shai Hope for a duck | WI 2/1 in 0.3 overs
06:00 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Here we go...
Kyle Mayers and Shai Hope are out in the middle to start the West Indies innings. Marco Jansen with the ball for South Africa. It's a virtual quarter-final for both the teams, with winners taking all. England have already booked their spot in the semis from the group. So, one spot and two teams are still in contention today.
05:55 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Time for the national anthems!
Both the teams are lined up for the national anthems. First up, South Africa's national anthems, followed by the co-hosts West Indies' anthem.
05:44 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Pitch Report
"Nice breeze coming across. 67 meters and 61 meters square boundaries. 74 meters down the ground. One of the things you are guaranteed at this venue is consistent bounce. There are runs on offer. This is a very good cricket pitch and that's what you want for a game as crucial as this one." - Shaun Pollock and Samuel Badree
05:38 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Playing XIs
West Indies XI: Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy

South Africa XI: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
05:37 (IST) Jun 24

Was 50-50 with the toss. Would've bowled as well. We're Caribbean guys playing in our home conditions. We should be able to adapt quickly. It's a team we have played often over the last couple of years. Kyle Mayers comes in for Johnson Charles.

West Indies captain Rovman Powell

05:36 (IST) Jun 24

Going to bowl first. Can't see the wicket get any first. Hoping it gets slightly better this evening. We're in a good space. Haven't put together a perfect game yet. The wind is really strong. Obviously the pitch has moved across. Generally a good batting wicket, gets slower as it goes on. Shamsi comes in for Baartman.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram

05:33 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Toss Time! South Africa opt to bowl
South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to field first against West Indies in Antigua. It's a must-win game for both the teams. A virtual quarter-final.
05:24 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: West Indies' spin power
The West Indies have some quality spinners in Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Chase, and a lot will depend on them to contain the middle order, led by David Miller. The West Indies will also take inspiration from their 3-0 sweep of South Africa ahead of the tournament, although it came against a second-string side. South Africa, on the other hand, have an overwhelming 3-1 record against the West Indies in T20 World Cups.
05:18 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: South Africa are in a tough situation despite an all-win record so far
South Africa, on the other hand, haven't looked dominant so far despite an all-win record. It has always been tight wins, even against minnows like the USA and Nepal. The positive thing is that Aiden Markram's team has always found a way to come out trumps. For South Africa, Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks have done the heavy lifting, while Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj have been their standout bowlers. De Kock's big-hitting in the powerplay made the difference in their last match against England, and the West Indies have to find a way to stop him.
05:17 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Big hitters of West Indies
West Indies had failed to rotate strike against England but quickly addressed the issue, producing a dominant show against the USA, led by Shai Hope's belligerent 39-ball 82. While Hope will be expected to produce fireworks in the powerplay, the Windies also possess some big power-hitters such as Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who can provide the charge in the death overs. They also have Kyle Mayers waiting in the wings, and it remains to be seen if the West Indies are tempted to open with him, given his impressive stint in SA20 and his mountain of runs in the pre-World Cup series against South Africa last month.
05:16 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: England first to reach semis
Both teams know the exact scenario before they head into the match as England booked their spot in the semis after 10-wicket thrashing of the USA last night.
05:15 (IST) Jun 24
WI vs SA Live Score: Must-win game for both West Indies and South Africa
Co-hosts West Indies will need to bring their all-round firepower to tame a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup today. A victory will ensure a semifinal berth for the West Indies, while a loss will end their campaign.After their only loss in six games to England in their opening Super Eight game, the West Indies regrouped to smash co-hosts USA by nine wickets. For the West Indies, a win will see them through to the last four.South Africa, who have won all six of their games so far, are not yet guaranteed a spot in the semifinals. They too need a win to seal their position; otherwise, their campaign too will come to an end.
05:07 (IST) Jun 24
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2 match between so-hosts West Indies and South Africa at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua.