The home team put up a formidable total of 207-7, with Chase's stellar performance complementing a strong batting display. Despite South Africa's fast start, they fell short of the target
Roston Chase played a brilliant innings, scoring 67 runs off just 38 balls, leading West Indies to a 16-run victory over South Africa at Sabina Park. This win gave West Indies an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
The home team put up a formidable total of 207-7, with Chase's stellar performance complementing a strong batting display. Despite South Africa's fast start, they fell short of the target.
West Indies, co-hosts of the upcoming T20 World Cup, will face South Africa again to wrap up the series. Coached by Daren Sammy, the former T20 World Cup-winning captain, the Caribbean team showcased an all-round performance.
Brandon King, the West Indies captain, chose to bat and made a brisk start with 36 runs off 22 balls. Kyle Mayers contributed aggressively with 32 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed. Nqabayomzi Peter, South Africa's 21-year-old leg spinner, impressed on his debut by claiming key wickets.
Chase's partnership with Romario Shepherd proved pivotal, with Chase showcasing elegant strokes en route to his innings comprising seven fours and two sixes. Despite a late surge by South Africa's Lungi Ngidi, who picked up two wickets in the final over, the damage had been done. South Africa's reply began explosively, led by Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock's partnership, but Akeal Hosein's dismissal of De Kock slowed their momentum. Gudakesh Motie's left-arm spin further hindered South Africa's progress, securing three crucial wickets.
Although Rassie van der Dussen showed promise with his aggressive batting, South Africa couldn't maintain the required run-rate, ultimately falling short.
West Indies' victory reaffirmed their potential as contenders in the T20 World Cup. Brandon King praised Chase's invaluable contribution and emphasized the team's focus on playing quality cricket.
Van der Dussen acknowledged his team's bowling shortcomings and expressed determination to bounce back in the final match.