Trinidad : West Indies defeated South Africa by 7 Wickets In Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad. Nicholas Pooran (65*), Shai Hope (51) starred with their vital knocks.
Chasing 175 runs, West Indies went off to a flying start with 84 runs partnership between Alick Athanaze (40) & Shai Hope (51).
Despite losing Alick, Hope and Pooran (65*) continued their brutal knocks. Pooran guided West Indies to the target in 17.3 overs.
In 1st innings, South Africa, despite middle order fumbling, Tristan Stubbs (76), Patrick Kruger (44), reached 174-7 (20).
Matthew Forde picked 3/27 , played a crucial role in restricting South Africa.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Sa : 174-7 (20)
Tristan Stubbs : 76 (42)
Matthew Forde : 3/27
2nd Innings :
Wi : 176-3 (17.5)
Nicholas Pooran : 65* (26)
Shai Hope : 51 (36)
Sa
Ottneil Baartman : 2/30
Result : West Indies win by 7 Wickets
