West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell surpassed former cricketer Dwayne Bravo to change into the best wicket-taker for the Caribbean aspect in T20 World Cup historical past through the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Tremendous 8 conflict towards South Africa on Monday. Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada displayed a superb show of persistence and composure to defy heroic spells from Roston Chase and Alzari Joseph as India prolonged their unbeaten marketing campaign within the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup to seven matches and reached the semi-finals with a three-wicket win over the West Indies in Antigua on Monday.
Russell bowled brilliantly towards the Proteas, the place the all-rounder took two wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs.
With these two wickets, the right-arm pacer took his whole to 29 wickets in T20 World Cup historical past, essentially the most ever by any West Indies bowler. Earlier, one of the best efficiency was within the title of Bravo, who took a complete of 27 wickets on this large occasion.
Speaking in regards to the match, South Africa received the toss and determined to bowl first. West Indies had been diminished to five/2 however an 81-run partnership between Kyle Mayers (35 off 34 balls with three fours and two sixes) and Roston Chase (52 off 42 balls with three fours and two sixes) introduced them again within the sport. Nonetheless, after this partnership, the Proteas bowlers stored hanging at common intervals and restricted West Indies to 135/8 in 20 overs.
Tabrez Shamsi (3/27) was essentially the most profitable bowler for South Africa. Marco Jensen, captain Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada bought one wicket every.
Chasing a goal of 136, South Africa misplaced two wickets early. With rain interrupting play, the Proteas had been set a brand new goal of 123 runs from 17 overs. At one stage, the match was 50-50, with South Africa tottering at 110/7 in 15.2 overs regardless of essential knocks from Tristan Stubbs (29 off 27 balls, 4 fours) and Heinrich Klaasen (22 off 10 balls, three fours and a six). Nonetheless, Jansen (21*) and Rabada (5*) hit boundaries at essential phases to finish the chase with 5 balls and three wickets to spare.
Chase (3/12) was essentially the most profitable bowler for West Indies. Alzari Joseph and Andre Russell additionally bought two wickets every.
With this win, South Africa have completed their Tremendous Eight marketing campaign undefeated with three wins from three matches. England are the opposite group to achieve the semi-finals with two wins and one loss from three matches. The match's host West Indies have been eradicated from the Tremendous Eight with only one win and two losses.
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