West Indies seal consolation win in ten-over shootout
Joseph holds nerve at death to see off South Africa after lightning strikes
Joseph holds nerve at death to see off South Africa after lightning strikes
Scorer: K Vairavan | Commentator: Ashish Pant
A stop-start game that went West Indies way, but South Africa have the series 2-1. Aiden Markram walks up to collect the trophy, followed by his team-mates. That will be it from us today. In case, you missed any of the action, Firdose's report has you covered. I am off, but there is plenty of cricket remaining particularly with the T20 World Cup coming up. Till then, this is me Ashish Pant, signing off. Ciao!
Gudakesh Motie is the player of the match: Very happy. Was in and out of the team, was just waiting for the performance. Ball coming out of the hand well. I was working on the Chinaman. It was all about confidence, and got that support from the coaching staff. The conditions here were very good for batting, so it was just about using the variation.
Quinton de Kock is the player of the series: [Planning] There isn't much planning. We have played so many games in the last month, haven't thought about it. Continuing to play my game, just been playing well, have used my brain a bit. [Clarity?] When you have played so many times, it automatically happens. I just try and react to things. It comes naturally
Shai Hope, the West Indies captain: Very happy. Anytime to cross the line was great. It was great to see the fightback. [Shortened game] It is more challenging setting totals. Chasing a target is advantageous. We gave ourselves a chance. It was challenging stopping and starting. Good to see the guys take on the challenge. [On the tour] It was about fine-tuning. We have ticked a lot of boxes. Hopefully, we can win that trophy in India. Good to see Hetmyer back among the runs and the bowlers hit their straps. It is necessary, especially from a bowling point of view. [On the win] Was happy to see us hitting our straps and we just have to continue from here.
Aiden Markram, the South Africa captain: [Shortened game] It becomes tricky. Five overs of powerplay and then basically five overs of death. They played some good shots and got a good score. We backed ourselves but fell short. [On the game] Everyone has done a role tonight. That was a good exercise. Definitely some good stuff to take home tonight. [On the series] Was a good game. Was a good series. Lot of good signs from us. The players are in good form. It is a nice thing to have going to the WC. Exciting times ahead and happy with where the team is at. We had got all bases covered.
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10.10pm What a nailbiter of a game that went right down to the wire and in the end, it was West Indies who collected a six-wicket win. The series ends 2-1 in South Africa's favour. As it turns out, South Africa scored 118 for 6 as compared to West Indies' 114, but still lost by six runs because of the DLS-adjusted target. Try explaining that to a non-cricketing person. Gudakesh Motie was the star of the show for WI, picking up 3 for 17 in two overs. Shamar Joseph also bowled a stunning last over, nailing his yorkers.
Eight off one
South Africa need 9 runs in 2 balls. Bosch walks in at No. 8. They need a six, right about now. Joseph will eye that yorker again. Holder walks across to have a word. Stubbs also chats with Bosch. Mid-off and mid-on are back. What a way to end this series. There are five fielders around Joseph. Aight, here we go!
JF Smith b Joseph 26 (24m 10b 4x4 1x6) SR: 260
Nine needed off three balls. This is the make or break delivery. Shamar pulls out of his delivery stride
Around the wicket
Right, SA needs 16 off the final over. Who's bowling that last over for WI. Four players in a huddle. And Shamar it is to bowl that last over. Over the wicket
Both teams made three changes to their XI in their last game before the men's T20 World Cup starting next week
Joseph holds nerve at death to see off South Africa after lightning strikes
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