South Africa Beats West Indies to Reach T20 Semi-Finals mharis

South Africa clinched a crucial victory over the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday, securing their spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals while eliminating the hosts.

Match Summary:

• Target Chase: South Africa had to chase a revised target of 123 runs off 17 overs due to rain interruptions.
• South Africa’s Innings: The Proteas struggled to 110-7, with Roston Chase taking three wickets for the West Indies.
• Match-winning Moment: Marco Jansen sealed the victory for South Africa by hitting a six off the first ball of the final over, finishing with an unbeaten 21 runs.
• Bowling Performance: Tabraiz Shamsi was named Man of the Match for his 3-27, helping restrict West Indies to 135-8 after South Africa won the toss.
• Key Partnerships: Roston Chase’s 52 runs and an 81-run partnership with Kyle Mayers (35 off 34 balls) boosted West Indies after an early setback.

Post-Match Reactions:

• Tabraiz Shamsi’s Redemption: Shamsi expressed satisfaction with his performance after a previous tough outing at the same venue.
• Captain’s Perspective: Aiden Markram, South Africa’s captain, acknowledged nerves during the tense chase but emphasized the team’s relief at reaching the semi-finals.
• West Indies’ Reaction: West Indies captain Rovman Powell praised his team’s bowling effort but lamented their batting collapse, vowing to learn from the defeat.

Semi-Finals Qualification:

• South Africa and England: With this win, South Africa joins England as the qualifiers from Super Eight Group 2 for the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

The victory marked a significant achievement for South Africa in a tightly contested match, setting the stage for further excitement in the latter stages of the tournament.

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