South Africa displayed their bowling skills brilliantly in their match against the West Indies during the Super 8 phase of the T20 World Cup 2024. Choosing to bowl first, the Proteas showed discipline, holding the two-time champions to 135/8 in their 20 overs. Despite Roston Chase's impressive fifty, South Africa's bowlers, led by spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, controlled the game.
— The Game Changer (@TheGame_26) The match had its share of intense moments for South Africa. In the 8th over, a powerful shot by Kyle Mayers led to a collision between fielders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, positioned at long-on and long-off respectively. Both rushed to stop the ball, resulting in a collision as they tried to prevent a boundary.
The ball went for six, leaving Rabada and Jansen briefly injured. Thankfully, after receiving medical attention, both players recovered and returned to the field. Despite these challenges, South Africa remained focused, with Shamsi standing out by taking three crucial wickets.
His efforts were vital in breaking key partnerships and keeping the West Indies from gaining momentum. Roston Chase played a key role for the West Indies with a well-crafted 52 runs off 42 balls, including two sixes and three fours. His partnership with Kyle Mayers (35 runs) steadied the hosts after an early setback that saw them at 5-2 in the second over.
South Africa's fielding also played a crucial part, with Anrich Nortje redeeming himself with a direct hit to run out the dangerous .
