West Indies vs South Africa: Dominance Displayed in T20 Showdown
Match Overview
Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls to lead the West Indies to a seven-wicket Twenty20 victory over South Africa, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. South Africa, fielding a squad missing several regular players due to rest, managed to post a total of 7-174 in their 20 overs in Trinidad.
Batting Performances
- Destructive Pooran: Launched seven sixes and two fours to secure the match.
- Alick Athanaze: Contributed significantly with 40 runs off 30 balls.
- Shai Hope: Added another 51 from 36 balls in a solid opening stand.
South Africa's Innings
Despite losing wickets early, South Africa's Tristan Stubbs and Patrick Kruger combined for a 71-run partnership to reach a respectable score.
- Top bowler for West Indies: Matthew Forde, with figures of 3-27.
- Seamer Shamar Joseph took 2 wickets for 40 runs.
The next match in the series is scheduled for Sunday at the same venue.
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