Reeza Hendricks has smashed 83 off 44 balls however it was not sufficient for South Africa, who fell seven runs wanting their large goal because the West Indies claimed a 2-1 T20I sequence win at The Wanderers.
South Africa had chased down a document 259 for victory within the second sport in Pretoria on Sunday, and this time have been set 221 having elected to bowl first on a chilly night time in Johannesburg.
West Indies’ complete of 8-220 was powered by an unbeaten 44 from No.9 Romario Shepherd, who smashed 26 off the ultimate over from Kagiso Rabada in a formidable show of six hitting.
Nicholas Pooran additionally pitched in with 41 from 19 balls on one other wonderful batting wicket.
South Africa have been up with the run price for many of their reply, boosted by Hendricks’ wonderful innings and 42 off 21 balls from Rilee Rossouw.
But they misplaced their approach within the remaining 5 overs attributable to some good dying bowling from the guests, not least seamer Alzarri Joseph who picked up 5-40.
The residence aspect have been left needing 26 from the ultimate over, a job that proved too nice.
South Africa now face two must-win One-Day International fixtures in opposition to the Netherlands, beginning in Benoni on Friday, as they bid for computerized qualification for the Cricket World Cup in India later this 12 months.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
