South Africa’s Bowlers Shine in Series-Winning Victory Over West Indies
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (right) celebrates one of his three wickets on the final day of the second Test.
South Africa’s Bowlers Dominate West Indies
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – South Africa’s bowlers once again came to their rescue to help the visitors extend their 32-year dominance over the West Indies with a series-winning 40-run victory inside three days at Providence Stadium on Saturday.
In another enthralling day of cricket that saw 15 wickets fall, spinner Keshav Maharaj, along with pacer Kagiso Rabada, made inroads into the home team’s batting to dismiss them for 222, well short of the 262 runs needed for a first Test series win over the Proteas since 1992.
It was their 10th consecutive Test series win for South Africa over the West Indies.
Maharaj, named both Man-of-the-Match and Player-of-the-Series, inflicted the fatal blow when he had Jaden Seales caught at first slip by David Bedingham for four to spark wild celebrations among the South Africa camp.
By then, the result was never in doubt, as Rabada, Maharaj, and to a lesser extent, Wiaan Mulder and Dane Piedt tore through West Indies’ middle order to set up the victory.
West Indies’ Batting Struggles
Given two and a half days to chase 262 for victory, West Indies found themselves in early trouble when Rabada enticed Mikyle Louis into a forward defensive prod, which ricocheted off the bat to third slip, where Mulder took an excellent catch to leave the score 12-1.
Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty were positive during a 42-run partnership for the second wicket before Mulder trapped Brathwaite lbw for 25 as the West Indies fell to 54-2.
Carty was lucky not to have been dismissed when he was caught off a no-ball from Mulder on 17, but two overs later, Mulder got his revenge when the batsman chopped a wide delivery onto his stumps without adding a further run to leave them stuttering on 62-3.
Conclusion
South Africa’s bowlers once again proved to be the difference between the two teams, as they dominated the West Indies’ batting to secure a series-winning victory. Maharaj and Rabada were the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets each to set up the win.
FAQs
* What was the score in the second Test between South Africa and the West Indies?
+ South Africa won by 40 runs, with the West Indies dismissed for 222 in their second innings.
* Who was named Man-of-the-Match and Player-of-the-Series?
+ Keshav Maharaj was named both Man-of-the-Match and Player-of-the-Series.
* How many consecutive Test series wins has South Africa achieved over the West Indies?
+ 10 consecutive Test series wins.