Cricket enthusiasts around the world enjoyed a thrilling match as South Africa National Cricket Team played West Indies Cricket Team in the 1st T20 International of their 2024 series. Played at Kingston’s iconic Sabina Park, the match was a cocktail of frenzied batting, disciplined bowling and pressure wantonly doled out in the mind-sustaining world of international cricket.
South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team, West Indies win by 28 runs.
The South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team match score is provided below in case you were not able to watch the match live.
This piece is part of our coverage of the match, which includes analysis of the scorecard, viewing options, and more.
📊 South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa beat West Indies by 31 runs in 1st T20I |
| Series | Tour 2024 South Africa in West Indies |
| Date | May 23, 2024 |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Result | West Indies won by 28 runs |
| Toss | South Africa won the toss and chose to field |
| Player of the Match | Brandon King (WI) |
| Debut Players | Ottniel Baartman (SA), Ryan Rickelton (SA), Shamar Joseph (WI) |
📝 Innings Breakdown
| Innings | Score & Overs | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies (WI) | 175/8 (20 overs) | Brandon King – 79 (45), Rovman Powell – 35 (20) |
| South Africa (SA) | 147 all out (19.5 overs) | Reeza Hendricks – 51 (32), Alzarri Joseph – 3/30 |
🔥 Key Performances
| Player | Team | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon King | West Indies | Edged and taken by de Kock. Fourth time clean-bowled for eight. 79 off 45 – matchwinning knock |
| Alzarri Joseph | West Indies | 3 for 30 – big wickets |
| Rovman Powell | West Indies | Aggressive 35 off 20 balls |
| Reeza Hendricks | South Africa | 51 from 32 – top scorer for South Africa |
| Shamar Joseph | West Indies | Fine T20I debut, some pace and control on display |
| Ottniel Baartman | South Africa | Picked up a wicket on debut |
📖 Match Recap
South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team match scorecard
The T20I between South Africa National Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team was a hard-fought battle that was eventually won by West Indies’ power hitting and pace-bowling depth.
After being sent in to bat, West Indies lost the toss. (Enter Brandon King who wasted no time in asserting he control, bashing the South African bowlers all over Sabina)
His blistering 79 off 45 balls, studded with fours and sixes, provided West Indies a solid foundation.
Captain Rovman Powell contributed to his team’s tally with a rapid 35 off 20 balls as Windies were able to put a competitive 175/8.
South Africa’s bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada, did claim wickets at fairly regular intervals but they could do little to prevent scoring.
Reeza Hendricks got South Africa’s chase off to a good start. His stylish half-century was all class and temperament.
However, West Indies ace pacer Alzarri Joseph turned the game on its head with his fiery spell, picking 3/30 and dismissing crucial South African batsmen.
The Proteas middle order crumbled under the pressure of the scoreboard and despite a few rearguard efforts, they were bowled out for 147, handing the hosts a deserved 28-run victory.
📅 Series Context
This game was the first of the three-match T20I series, and West Indies will go into the second one with some belief.
New Faces
Both sides are trying out new players, with Shamar Joseph playing his first T20I for West Indies, and South Africa giving debuts to Ottniel Baartman and Ryan Rickelton.
Series Format
| Series | Matches | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| T20I Series | 3 | West Indies lead 1–0 |
Next Match
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2nd T20I, Sabina Park – Key to draw series for (SA)
For both sides are in the preparation mode for the next ICC T20 World Cup and the series is opportunity to try out the juniors and fine-tune the strategies.
📜 South Africa vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record
These two teams are very competitive and have had some exciting games in the past. Here’s a quick overview:
| Format | Matches Played | South Africa Wins | West Indies Wins | Tied/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 31 | 20 | 3 | 8 |
| ODIs | 69 | 44 | 21 | 4 |
| T20Is | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 |
The West Indies have, interestingly, a 5-4 lead in T20Is, showing their flair and dominance in the format that suits the current batsman.
Tests and ODIs have long been dominated by South Africa, however.
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