According to the scorecard for the South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team in the T20I series, the Proteas have won the series with a 2-1 record. In the final T20I, West Indies secured the victory with a 6-run DLS win with a 114/3 finish in a rain-shortened contest against a 118/6 South Africa target. It also takes a look at the iconic T20I that saw West Indies dominate South Africa on the final day of a 3-0 sweep, after which they secure a 2-0 victory. This article provides details of the full South Africa vs West Indies match scorecard, match highlights, top performers, match statistics and series results.Â
Match Overview
| Match Information | Details |
| Match Number | T20I No. 2330 |
| Date | August 27, 2024 |
| Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| Series | South Africa tour of West Indies |
| Toss | West Indies won, elected to field |
| Match Type | T20 International |
| Duration | Day Match (20-over game) |
| Match Hours (local time) | 15:00 start, 18:00–18:30 (1st session), 18:30–18:50 (interval), 18:50–20:00 (2nd session) |
| Player of the Match | Romario Shepherd (WI) |
| Player of the Series | Shai Hope (WI) |
| Series Result | West Indies led the 3-match series 3–0 |
| Umpires | Gregory Brathwaite (WI), Leslie Reifer (WI) |
| TV Umpire | Nigel Duguid (WI) |
| Reserve Umpire | Patrick Gustard (WI) |
T20 International 2024 Match Details:
The Third T20I match was held on 27-08-2024, between South Africa and the West Indies wherein West Indies won the match by wickets in DLS method while the game was tied on the last ball but the result decided with SA having 22 balls left. However, that 108/4 in the 13 overs they got after opting to bat came from the blade of choice – Tristan Stubbs – who played a flat 40. He bowled for 14 runs and took two wickets and with bat too he was helpful for his team. In reply, the West Indies batsmen chased down a fresh new target of 116, scoring 116 for the loss of 2 wickets in 9.2 overs. Shai Hope with 42* Nicholas Pooran with 35 saved them and West Indies chased it big to seal the series with a 3-0 whitewash.
South Africa’s Innings
South Africa batted first, and after the initial setback that came with rain, the hunt became even harder. Some delight was seen even when Tristan Stubbs completely captured the South African inning, but gradually the wickets started to fall, and the team could only reach 108 for 4 in the 13th over.
Batting Scorecard of South Africa
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Ryan Rickelton †| 27 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 112.50 | c Forde b Shepherd |
| Reeza Hendricks | 9 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 45.00 | c Allen b Hosein |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 20 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 166.66 | c †Pooran b Shepherd |
| Tristan Stubbs | 40 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 266.66 | c Allen b Forde |
| Jason Smith | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
| Wiaan Mulder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
| Extras | 5 | |||||
| Total | 108/4 | 13.0 | 8.30 RR |
After some brilliant innings by both Rickelton and Hendricks, the West Indies pacers, especially Romario Shepherd, who returned figures of 2/14, ensured no loose balls were conceded. With the ball, Shepherd played a big role in cutting vital bowling partnerships.
South Africa’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate | Extras |
| Akeal Hosein | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3.66 | 0 |
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 |
| Roston Chase | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 | 1 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 | 0 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 14 | 2 | 7.00 | 0 |
| Obed McCoy | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 | 0 |
West Indies’ Innings
Set a revised target of 116 off 13 overs, the West Indies began well, courtesy of Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran. Hope’s quickfire 42 from 24 balls set the tone, and Pooran, with his 35 from 13 balls, accelerated the chase. The West Indies finished with 116/2 in 9.2 overs, winning by 8 wickets.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Alick Athanaze | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c Markram b Fortuin |
| Shai Hope | 42 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 175.00 | not out |
| Nicholas Pooran †| 35 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 269.23 | c Smith b Baartman |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 31 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 182.35 | not out |
| Extras | 7 | |||||
| Total | 116/2 | 9.2 | 12.42 RR |
West Indies Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate | Extras |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8.00 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 | 0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 2 | 34 | 0 | 17.00 | 2 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 2 | 32 | 1 | 16.00 | 0 |
| Patrick Kruger | 2.2 | 21 | 0 | 9.00 | 3 |
Key Performers
- Romario Shepherd (WI): Player of the Match, 2 wickets in 14 balls.
- Shai Hope (WI): Top scorer for West Indies with 42 runs from 24 balls.
- Nicholas Pooran (WI): Standout performance of the T20 match being 35 off just 13 balls, including taking the team home with winning shots.
Match Highlights
- Rain Interruption: South Africa’s innings stopped because of rain, and the new target set for the West Indies was 116 from 13 overs.
- Romario Shepherd’s Magic: Out of all the bowlers, Shepherd 2/14 were the best, and he did disintegrate vital partnerships for the South Africans.
- Shai Hope’s Blitz: Hope’s 42 kicked off the West Indies’ pursuit of the target, and Pooran’s decisive victory proved to be the winning combination.
- Fast-Paced West Indies Chase: The West Indies chased down this target with considerable ease in 9.2 overs comprehensively beating England by 8 wickets with yet 22 balls to spare.
Conclusion
In all aspects of T20 cricket, including batting and bowling, the West Indies outperformed Bangladesh in the 3rd T20I. With the series won for the West Indies, they ended the tour on such a high note; on the other hand, South Africa will have a lot to think about as they get back to their home soil. Avgasinga, Romario Shepherd’s ability to affect the game with both bat and ball saw him bag the Player of the Match award, and Shai Hope was rightly given the Player of the Series award.
West Indies’ sweep of this series also shows them as a powerhouse in build-up for the other T20 tournaments; South Africa, on the other hand, needs to self-reflect on its approach to the game before its next internationals.
Also read About:
