Overview:
Despite West Indies' win, the Proteas clinched the series 2-1.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The West Indies got a consolation win off South Africa after rain reduced their T20 match to a shootout at the Wanderers on Saturday.
South Africa won the series 2-1 and the West Indies won the last match by six runs on the DLS method in a thrilling finish.
Rain delayed the start of the match for nearly two hours and reduced it to 16 overs per side. The West Indies was 66-1 after six overs when an hour-long rain delay reduced the game to 10 overs per side.
West Indies reached 114-3. Captain Shai Hope hit 48 runs off 25 balls and Shimron Hetmyer 48 not out off 22. They hit 10 sixes between them. One by Hetmyer hit a spectator in the head while he was lying on his back. The man quickly stood up and clapped.
South Africa’s target was 125 and it fell short at 118-6.
Full Scorecard – South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20I, January 31
West Indies 114 for 3 (Hetmyer 48, Hope 48) beat South Africa 118 for 6 (de Kock 28, Motie 3-17) by 6 runs – DLS
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Quinton de Kock took 18 off the first over but captain Aiden Markram was caught off a top-edged pull in the second.
De Kock went for 28 off 14, Ryan Rickelton hit straight to long-on on 15 and Dewald Brevis went two balls later on 17 as spinner Gudakesh Motie took their wickets in eight balls.
Jason Smith hit 20 runs in the eighth over and South Africa arrived at the final over needing 16 runs to win. It was down to nine when Smith was bowled by a Shamar Joseph yorker with two balls left.
South Africa received good news before the game when David Miller was “medically cleared” to play in his sixth T20 World Cup starting next weekend. A groin injury sidelined him from the series with West Indies.
At the World Cup in India, the West Indies will open against Scotland next Saturday in Kolkata. South Africa starts two days later against Canada in Ahmedabad.
Player of the Match
Gudakesh Motie was named the Player of the Match for taking three wickets and conceding just 17 runs from his 3 overs.
What This Result Means for SA vs WI T20I series
Despite West Indies’ win, the Proteas clinched the series 2-1.
FAQs – Yesterday’s South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20I
Q1: Who won yesterday’s South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20I?
A1: West Indies defeated South Africa by 6 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Gudakesh Motie was adjudged the Player of the Match for dismissing three batters.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: South Africa vs West Indies
West Indies 114 for 3 (Hetmyer 48, Hope 48)
South Africa 118 for 6 (de Kock 28, Motie 3-17)