West Indies win high-scoring T20I against South Africa

Phew, that was a frenetic 11-over dash with every ball being an event

The West Indies and South Africa faced off in a high-scoring 11-over T20I match at Centurion, with the West Indies coming out on top in the final over. The game was thoroughly entertaining, with both teams taking advantage of the shorter format to showcase their explosive batting skills.

Powell: Had an honest talk with myself…

Rovman Powell, who contributed 43 runs off just 18 balls, spoke about the team’s approach to the game. He talked about the importance of doing the basics well and taking wickets with the new ball to stop a strong South African lineup. Powell acknowledged that while there were plenty of big shots played, there’s also a period where the team needs to push the ball around and not always aim for sixes.

Markram: It’s T20 cricket, it’s meant to be entertaining

South African captain, Aiden Markram, reflected on the team’s performance and said that while it was a close game, they let themselves down early on before making a comeback. Markram acknowledged that the shorter format is meant to be exciting and his team would look to build on the positives in the upcoming matches.

What a match we’ve had!

The match was delayed due to rain but once it started, it was a thoroughly entertaining affair with big hits and high scores galore. Brandon King started off strongly for the West Indies, but it was Rovman Powell who held his nerve to see his side home in the final over.

DRS for wides and no balls in international cricket?

Priyanshu Poddar, a cricket enthusiast, questioned the lack of DRS for wides and no balls in international cricket, stating that small errors can make a massive impact in a game of margins. Poddar was referring to a brave decision by the umpire not to call a wide on the 8th delivery of the match.

Every ball in this match is an event

AmanDeep summed up the game perfectly with this statement – every ball in this match was an event. The match was a perfect showcase of the excitement and unpredictability that T20 cricket brings to the table.

Credit: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-commentary/56213/rsa-vs-wi-1st-t20i-west-indies-tour-of-south-africa-2023

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