Sandton [South Africa], March 29 (ANI): West Indies stood victorious over South Africa within the collection decider by 7 runs to clinch the T20I collection by 2-1 on the Wanderers Stadium on Tuesday.
West Indies bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd stole the limelight along with his unbeaten quick-fire knock of 44(22), taking guests' complete to 220. Despite the fact that he didn't impress along with his bowling abilities, his heroics in batting performed an enormous function in West Indies' victory over the hosts.
South Africa nearly managed to copy their dauntless efficiency within the second T20I. Nonetheless, they ended up falling quick in the long run by a matter of few runs.
Within the post-match convention, West Indies skipper Rovman Powell emphasised on his workforce's efficiency within the last T20I.
"We handled this like a last. We knew early wickets will put them below stress. King and Mayers have been giving us good begins all through the collection. Our batting was very lengthy at the moment. We now have high quality bowlers as properly. South Africa is an efficient place for bowlers. I knew Alzarri would love the wickets right here. The pure factor would have been to present it to Cottrell. We knew who're the gamers who can nail 4 yorkers out of 6 balls," Powell mentioned.
Within the second T20I West Indies fell quick even after placing up an enormous rating of 258 on the board. However they bounced again from their distress and stood victorious in a nail bitting thriller. Powell identified a number of gamers who stood above the remainder.
"After the final sport, the blokes have been upset. The best way Shepherd and Alzarri batted was pleasing. Alzarri obtained us wickets as properly. As a brand new worldwide captain, I would like them to be fearless and be pure. However they must be sensible as properly. We knew 250 was a really uncommon sport," Powell continued.
Alzarri Joseph took a five-wicket corridor in his 4 overs which turned the momentum in favour of West Indies. He was awarded Man of the Match for his game-changing efficiency. Within the post-match convention, he gave his views on the match, "We obtained complete. Was as much as the bowlers to defend it. It's at all times good to have the boldness of the captain. It has been an extended tour. I get pleasure from a problem. I get pleasure from main the pack," Joseph mentioned. (ANI)
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