The Proteas, led by Quinton de Kock, produced a batting masterclass to chase down a record 259 complete in Sunday’s second T20 match towards West Indies. You can take a look at the full scoreboard here
In a merely exceptional match at Centurion, the West Indies scored a surprising 258-8 within the first innings in what was an indicator of a pitch made in heaven for the batsmen, with Johnson Charles scoring a surprising century.
Yet, the Proteas didn’t blink an eyelid, waltzing to the crease to obtain the highest-ever run chase in T20 cricket.
Keep in thoughts that there have been nonetheless seven balls left when captain Aiden Markram knocked off the profitable runs, and also you then get an actual sense of what an unbelievable achievement this was.
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Ultimately, the six-wicket win was largely thanks to the unbelievable basis laid by Quinton de Kock, who scored his first T20 century off simply 44 balls, however he was additionally beautifully supported by Reeza Hendricks – who calmly smashed 68 off simply 28 balls (his strike price of 242.85 was really higher than his opening companion).
After a short lull when the 2 openers have been dismissed, Markram would guarantee there wouldn’t be a nervy end as he bludgeoned 38 unbeaten runs of 21 balls.
Unsurprisingly, the exceptional run chase drew comparisons to the well-known 438 ODI game when South Africa achieved a historic run chase towards Australia in 2006.
PROTEAS T20I SQUAD AGAINST WEST INDIES
Aiden Markram (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Dafabet Warriors), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Rilee Rossouw (ITEC Knights), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors).
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Proteas Team Management towards West Indies
Rob Walter (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), JP Duminy (Batting Coach), Rory Kleinveldt (Bowling Coach), Wandile Gwavu (Fielding Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning coach), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Zunaid Wadee (Security), Lucy Davey (Media Manager).
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SOUTH AFRICA T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES AGAINST WEST INDIES
Saturday, 25 March at 14:00
South Africa misplaced by three wickets to West Indies – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Sunday, 26 March at 14:00
South Africa vs West Indies – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Tuesday, 28 March at 18:00
South Africa vs West Indies – DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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