West Indies Upset South Africa to Win T20 Series
Match Summary
West Indies led by superb bowling from Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph, snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to upset South Africa by 30 runs and capture the three-match T20 series with one match to spare.
Batting
After being sent into bat, West Indies posted a commendable 179 for six in their 20 overs at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy here Sunday.
Top Scorers
* Alick Athanaze – 28
* Shai Hope – 41
* Rovman Powell – 35
* Sherfane Rutherford – 29
Bowling
West Indies’ bowlers, led by Shepherd and Joseph, triggered a middle-order collapse by sharing six wickets between them, as South Africa was bowled out for 149 with two balls remaining in the contest.
Man-of-the-Match
Romario Shepherd finished with 3-15 from his four overs, while Joseph had his best-ever T20 figures of 3-31 from his four overs.
Conclusion
The victory gave the home side an unassailable 2-0 series lead after they won the opening T20 on Friday by seven wickets.
FAQs
Q: Who was the man-of-the-match in the T20 series?
A: Romario Shepherd
Q: How many runs did West Indies score in their 20 overs?
A: 179 for six
Q: Who were the top scorers for West Indies?
A: Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, and Sherfane Rutherford
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