West Indies beats South Africa by seven runs in third T20I to clinch a 2-1 collection win

Reeza Hendricks smashed 83 from 44 balls, however it was not sufficient for South Africa, which fell seven runs wanting its large goal because the West Indies claimed a 2-1 collection win following the third Twenty20 International at The Wanderers on Tuesday.

South Africa had chased down a file 259 for victory within the second recreation in Pretoria on Sunday. This time, it needed to chase a goal of 221, having elected to bowl first on a chilly night time in Johannesburg.

West Indies’ whole of 220 for eight was powered by an unbeaten 44 from quantity 9 Romario Shepherd, who smashed 26 off the ultimate over of the innings from Kagiso Rabada in a formidable show of six hitting.

Nicholas Pooran additionally pitched in with 41 from 19 balls on one other glorious batting wicket on the Highveld.

South Africa was up with the run fee for many of their reply, boosted by Hendricks’ glorious innings and 42 from 21 balls by Rilee Rossouw.

But it misplaced its manner within the closing 5 overs as a result of some good demise bowling from the guests, not least seamer Alzarri Joseph who picked up 5-40.

The dwelling aspect wanted 26 from the ultimate over, which it couldn’t rating.

South Africa faces two must-win One-Day International fixtures towards the Netherlands beginning in Benoni on Friday because it bids for automated qualification for the Cricket World Cup in India later this yr.