Right then, that is it from the thriller of a game. The series is leveled now and the two teams will play a decider on Tuesday, 28th of March. The game will begin at 9.30 pm IST (4.00 pm GMT). Until then, take care, and cheers!
Aiden Markram the skipper of South Africa says that it feels good to win the game. Adds that there are things to improve on and they will keep on trying to do that. Ends by saying that the crowd was amazing as well and it was a great game.
Quinton de Kock is the player of the match for his amazing knock. He says that the opening stand was quite special and it is good to win the game. He says that they just picked the right options and kept it simple. Adds that the pitch had everything for the batters and he took advantage of it. Ends by saying that it is a special knock and they will look to win the series.
Rovman Powell the skipper of West Indies says that it was a crazy game. Adds that Quinton de Kock was amazing and they will look to bounce back. He says that Johnson Charles was exceptional as well and the guys are going in the right direction. Ends by saying that its hard to take this defeat but they will look to bounce back and come back stronger.
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The bowlers just had a day to forget, over 500 runs were scored in the game. Despite that Windies will be disappointed they could not defend it but take anything away from a stellar performance by the hosts.
Quinton de Kock was in full flow, he hit the ball all around the park and Reeza played as the perfect foil to him. De Kock's ton laid the foundation for his side to chase a big score down and the rest did their job to ensure a record-breaking win.
What a win, what a fantastic chase, a record chase from the hosts to level the series. When Windies ended their innings at 258 courtesy of a ton from Charles, we felt they have batted the hosts out of the game but South Africa had different ideas.
SOUTH AFRICA
259/4 (18.5)
100 (44)
68 (28)
1/27 (2)
1/36 (2)
Over 19
0
wd
1
4
1
wd
1
Aiden Markram*
38 (21)
Heinrich Klaasen
16 (7)
Romario Shepherd
0/44 (3.5)
SA
259/4
1
18.5
Romario Shepherd to Aiden Markram ,There it is, there are the winning runs! SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 6 WICKETS! On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
wd
18.5
Romario Shepherd to Aiden Markram ,WIDE! SCORES LEVEL! Shorter and down the leg side. Wided.
1
18.4
Romario Shepherd to Heinrich Klaasen ,A single as this is hit through mid off.
4
18.3
Romario Shepherd to Heinrich Klaasen ,FOUR! Up and over! On off, this is lofted over long off for a boundary.
1
18.2
Romario Shepherd to Aiden Markram ,On off, this is hit through covers for one.
wd
18.2
Romario Shepherd to Aiden Markram ,WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
0
18.1
Romario Shepherd to Aiden Markram ,Slower one outside off, Aiden Markram swings but misses.
Over 18
4
4
1
0
4
1
Aiden Markram*
36 (18)
Heinrich Klaasen
11 (5)
Jason Holder
1/48 (4)
SA
250/4
1
17.6
Jason Holder to Aiden Markram ,A single! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
4
17.5
Jason Holder to Aiden Markram ,FOUR! Guided through the gap! Shorter and outside off, this is played past point and into the fence.