Antigua : South Africa defeated USA by 18 runs at Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua in Super 8 encounter.
Defending 195 runs, South Africa dominated USA till the 11th over, with Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj stopping the run flow. USA were 76-5 after 11 overs.
USA opener Andries Gous (80*) , Harmeet Singh (38) made a 91 runs partnership.
However, with Harmeet getting dismissed, Gous didn’t get any support from the tail at other end, eventually USA fell short by 18 runs.
Kagiso Rabada finished with figures of 3/18 , instrumental in South Africa’s win.
In 1st innings, South Africa with help of Quinton De Kock (74), Aiden Markram (46) , Heinrich Klaasen (36*) reached a mammoth 194-4 (20).
De Kock was adjourned Man of The Match for his magnificent innings.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Sa : 194-4 (20)
Quinton De Kock : 74 (40)
Aiden Markram : 46 (32)
Usa
Saurabh Netravalkar : 2/21
Harmeet Singh : 2/24
2nd Innings:
Usa : 176-6 (20)
Andries Gous : 80* (47)
Harmeet Singh : 38 (22)
Sa
Kagiso Rabada : 3/18
Result : South Africa win by 18 Runs
