Captain Hele Mathews Once again arrived at the occasion, gave a composition and commanding all-round performance to guide West indies For a six -wicket win in South Africa in the second T20I at Three WS Oval at Cave Hill, Barbados.
Hail Matthews Masterclass Guide to West Indies for a series-tier win
Chasing a slight target of 114 on a slightly dull surface, Mathews grabbed his nerve and scored 63 runs in 56 delivery with 63 with 63. His innings, five crisp borders and punctured by a six six people, anchored the West Indies innings from beginning to end and ensured that he chased the target with four balls. The importance of his knock was extended by his contribution with the first ball in the day, returning 1/15 figures in a tight four-over spell, including prized wickets Marizain CuppFor his extraordinary all-round attempt, he was postponed to the match player.
Chase started continuously as Mathews and Kina Joseph 41 runs were added for the inaugural wicket, laying a solid platform with intentions and composition. Joseph played a sharp hand, scored 17 off 21 balls with three borders before falling in the eighth over. However, Joseph’s departure triggers a brief collapse, in which West Indies lost three wickets for just 36 runs. Shanisha hector (3), Shemine campbell (7) and Chinley Henry (3) All went cheaply, gave South Africa a glimpse of hope.
But Matthews absorbed the pressure, especially the pressure, extinguishing the pressure by rotating the strike and punishing loose delivery. He found a trusted partner Genilia glasgowWhich did not remain 15 off 17 balls. The pair held a significant 39 -run partnership for the fifth wicket, which stabilized the innings and saw the team home. Glasgow hit the winning limit in the finals in the final, distinguishing the offside field to seal a very important victory for the domestic side.
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South Africa stumbled despite late flourishing from Aniri Durkson
Earlier in the day, South Africa’s innings never really collects the speed he expected after batting. Despite a stable beginning, they were unable to string a meaningful partnership together and finished with below their 20 overs with 113/6. Opener Laura Volvardt Showed a glimpse of the intention before falling for a teenager for 16 Jahzara claxtonWhile his early partner, Tazmin BritsStruggled to find the rhythm, sometimes managed 14 balls off 21 balls before being dismissed by reliable Affi Fletcher,
The middle order of South Africa failed to accelerate, Mathews gave a significant moment to remove experienced kupp for a duck in the 10th over. Whereas Nadin de Cleckera Tried to stabilize the innings with a contribution of 20 runs and Aniri Durkson Finally an unbeaten 21 was added, the visitor simply could not string a stand of importance simultaneously, their highest partnership was just 29 runs.
The West Indies bowling attack was clinical and disciplined, which was beautifully suited to the conditions on the proposal. Fletcher was a pickle of the bowlers, who scored 13 runs in their four -over spell claiming two important wickets, including De Clake. His partner in spin, Karishma RamaharkProvided excellent support with data of 2/25, applied pressure through middle overs. The series now tied 1–1, the stage is scheduled for an exciting closing as both teams have prepared for the third and final T20I at the same place on Monday.
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