West Indies won the T20 series against South Africa by defeating them in the 3rd T20I

The West Indies cricket team emerged victorious in the third and final match of the series against South Africa, clinching the series 2-1. The game played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday, was a high-scoring affair, with both teams putting up an impressive display of cricket.

Winning the toss, the West Indies elected to bat first, and the team got off to a decent start with openers. However, it was the middle order that truly shone for the West Indies team, with Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, and Romario Shepherd scoring crucial runs to take the team past the 220-run mark. King, in particular, played an excellent knock, scoring 36 runs off just 25 balls. Pooran was equally impressive, scoring 41 runs off just 19 balls, while Shepherd’s 44 runs off 22 balls provided the much-needed impetus to the innings.

South Africa’s bowling attack, which included Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi, did well to restrict the West Indies to 220/8 in 20 overs. The trio of fast bowlers took two wickets each, putting the brakes on the West Indies’ scoring rate.

South Africa batted well but couldn’t get the Target

In response, South Africa got off to a flying start, with openers Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock putting up a partnership of 48 runs in just over four overs. However, the West Indies bowling attack, led by Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, and Raymon Reifer, fought back to restrict South Africa to 213/6 in 20 overs. Joseph was particularly impressive, taking five wickets and breaking South Africa’s scoring rate. Alzarri Joseph was awarded the Player of the Match award for his fabulous bowling attack of 5/40 in four over spell and scoring not out 14 runs playing 9 balls.

Despite a valiant effort by South Africa, it was the West Indies who emerged victorious, winning the match by seven runs. The win was a fitting end to an exciting series between two talented teams, with both sides showcasing their skills and abilities to the fullest.