The West Indies mixed nicely to chase down their goal on Saturday, racing to victory in the primary T20 International in opposition to South Africa in Centurion.
In a match that was lowered to 11 overs a aspect, after rain delayed the beginning by two hours, the vacationers wanted 132 runs to win.
They managed to place collectively some stable partnerships to construct a basis, and captain Rovman Powell carried them house by smashing 43 runs off simply 18 balls, as they reached a complete of 132/7 with three balls to spare.
Sisanda Magala was the perfect of the Proteas bowlers, returning 3/21 from his two overs.Earlier, the Proteas acquired an early fright after being despatched in to bat when opening batter Quinton de Kock was eliminated with the primary ball of the house aspect’s innings.
Miller on fireplace
Their high order managed to recuperate, nevertheless, with some stable contributions earlier than David Miller carried them via with a quickfire effort.
Miller discovered kind by hammering 48 runs off 22 deliveries (together with three sixes) at a strike price of 218.8 as he led the hosts to a complete of 131/8, although it will not be sufficient in the top.
Sheldon Cottrell (2/31) and Odean Smith (2/27) led the West Indies bowling assault by taking two wickets every.
The second of three T20 Internationals may even be performed in Centurion, beginning at 2pm on Sunday.
