South Africa Wins by 40 Runs to Clinch the Series
On the third day of the second Test match, South Africa secured a 40-run victory over the West Indies, winning the series 1-0. South Africa had set a challenging target of 263 runs for the West Indies, who were bowled out before reaching the target. With this win, South Africa clinched the series after the first match ended in a draw.
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South Africa’s Second Innings Performance
In South Africa’s second innings, Kyle Wren and Aiden Markram were the standout performers. Wren, the wicketkeeper-batsman, top-scored with 59 runs from 78 balls, including 8 fours. Markram contributed 51 runs off 108 balls, hitting 6 fours. Tony De Zorzi and Wian Mulder also made valuable contributions with 39 and 34 runs, respectively. However, some South African batsmen struggled, with three players failing to score and three others not reaching double figures. Jayden Seals was the pick of the bowlers for the West Indies, taking 6 wickets, while Gudakesh Moti and Jomel Warrican took 2 wickets each.
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West Indies Fall Short of the Target
Before this, West Indies were bowled out for just 144 runs in 42.4 overs in their first innings, falling short of South Africa’s 160-run total. This left them with a 16-run deficit heading into the second inning. Chasing 263 runs, West Indies fought hard but ultimately fell 40 runs short, handing the South African team the win. This victory gave the South African team the series win, ending the two-match series with a 1-0 scoreline.
Playing XI for Both Teams
West Indies: Craig Brathwaite (captain), Michael Lewis, Casey Carty, Alick Athanazhe, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua da Silva (wicketkeeper), Gudakesh Moti, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seals;
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Tony De Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Wren (wicketkeeper), Wian Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Berger.
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