West Indies Beat South Africa in First T20I

Match Summary

The West Indies defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the first T20I match played in Tarouba on August 23, 2024.

Scores

• West Indies: 179 for 6 (20 overs)
• South Africa: 149 (18.1 overs)

Top Performers

• West Indies: Shai Hope (41), Rovman Powell (35)
• South Africa: Reeza Hendricks (44), Tristan Stubbs (28)

Match Analysis

West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first.

The Windies got off to a good start with openers Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers putting on 50 runs for the first wicket.

Hope top-scored for the Windies with 41, while Rovman Powell contributed 35.

For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi and Wayne Parnell took two wickets each.

In reply, South Africa lost wickets at regular intervals and were never really in the chase.

Reeza Hendricks top-scored for the Proteas with 44, while Tristan Stubbs made 28.

For the West Indies, Obed McCoy and Romario Shepherd took three wickets each.

The win gives the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Conclusion

The West Indies will be looking to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series when the two teams meet again in the second T20I match on August 25, 2024.