South Africa bowled West Indies out on Day 4 to complete a 158 run win and also finish in 5th in the World Test Championship.
The South African victory was guided by the history-making Maharaj who took a hat trick and became only the second South African player to take a test hat trick. The last being 60 years ago by Geoff Griffin against England in 1960. Maharaj triple strike put South Africa well on the way to victory and they came out after lunch a wrapped the game up as Maharaj got his 6th test 5 wicket haul.
The South African bowlers were once again relentless with their line and lengths and they kept the pressure on the West Indies batsman. This Victory sealed the series 2-0 and also a great start to a new era under captain Elgar.
The final Scorecard looked like this
South Africa 298 112.4 overs
De Kock 96 ( 162) K. Mayers 3-28 (15)
D. Elgar 77 (237) K. Roach 3-45 (21.4)
West Indies 149 54 overs
J. Blackwood 49 (106) W. Mulder 3-1 (4)
S. Hope 43 (103) K. Rabada 2-24(13)
South Africa 174 53 overs
R. Van der Dussen 75 (142) K. Roach 4-52 (13)
K.Rabada 40 (48) K. Mayers 3-24 (9)
West Indies 165 58.3 overs
K. Powell 51 (116) K. Maharaj 5-36(17.3)
K. Mayers 34 (56) K. Rabada 3-44 (16)
South Africa won by 158 runs
Here is the latest ICC WTC standings
This was the action of the end of South Africa vs West Indies 2nd test and the final Standing of the WTC. Do share your thoughts in the comments section.
Writer : Ebrahim Yusuf Omar
Wow. This is good in for.what a history in making.
ReplyDeleteThank you yes its good for SA
DeleteHi, good work keep it up.
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