In the Second T20 of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2023, South Africa defeated West Indies by 6 wickets. The match was played on March 26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. SA vs WI 2nd T20 became the record-breaking T20i match in which the highest total is chased. South Africa chased the target of 259 runs.
SA vs WI 2nd T20
South Africa won the toss in the match and opted to bowl first. West Indies made a total of 258 runs in 20 overs with a loss of 5 wickets. This was the highest total for West Indies in T20i. In response, South Africa chased the target while 7 balls remained. Quinton de Kock became Player of the match for his brilliant century in the run chase.
First Inning: Johnson Charles Century Stand Helps WI to Make a Total of 258 runs.
For WI, Brandon King and Kyle Mayers opened the inning. In the first over, Parnell sent Brandon King back to the pavilion. For the second wicket, Mayers and Johnson Charles made a partnership of 135 runs. Kyle Mayers scored a beautiful half-century for the team. Mayers scored 51 runs off 27 balls. Pooran couldn’t do much for the team. Johnson Charles smashed 118 runs off 46 balls. Captain Powell hits 28 runs and got out. At last Romario Shepherd scored 41 not out and helped WI to set a total of 258 runs. For South Africa, Marco Jansen took 3 wickets while Parnell took 2 wickets for the team. Read More
Century by Johnson Charles
For the West Indies, Johnson Charles smashed a century. This was the maiden T20i hundred for Johnson Charles. He scored 118 runs off 46 balls. He completed his hundred in just 39 balls. He hit 10 fours and 11 sixes in his inning.
Second Inning: South Africa made the Highest Total in Chase.
For SA, Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks made 152 runs partnership for the first wicket. At the 11th over, Quinton de Kock got out after making a brilliant century. He scored 100 runs off 44 balls. Rilee Rossow scored 16 runs in 4 balls and also got out. Hendricks also scored a half-century and got out. He scored 68 runs off 28 balls. David Miller couldn’t do much for the team. At last Captain Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klassen finished the game for South Africa. Markram scored 38 runs off 21 balls and Klassen scored 16 runs off 7 balls not out. South Africa chased a total of 258 in 18.5 overs with the loss of 4 wickets.
For West Indies, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Raymon Reifer, and Rovman Powell took 1-1 wickets each.
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Century by Quinton de Kock
For South Africa, Quinton de Kock smashed a century. This was the maiden T20i hundred for Quinton de Kock. He scored 100 runs off 44 balls. He completed his hundred in just 43 balls. He hit 9 fours and 8 sixes in his inning. Read More
Summary: SA vs WI 2nd T20
Both teams’ batters did extremely well. But both teams’ bowlers conceded many runs. In the first inning, Magala conceded 67 runs in 4 overs with an economy of 16.80. Similarly in the second Inning, Sheldon Cottrel conceded 29 runs in an over. The bowlers need to improve themselves for the 3rd T20i.
The T20 series is tied by 1-1 after the second T20. In the first T20, West Indies won the match by 3 wickets. The third T20 will be played on March 28 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
What is the lowest total for South Africa in T20i?
The lowest total for South Africa in T20i is 87 runs against India. The match was played on June 17, 2022, at Rajkot. While chasing the target of 170 runs, South Africa all out in 87 runs.
What is the highest total for South Africa in T20i?
The highest total for South Africa in T20i is 259 runs against West Indies. The match was played on March 26, 2023, at Centurion. In that match, South Africa chased the target of 259 runs.
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