West Indies Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

June 23, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 6 minutes

The Caribbean summer of 2024 ended with a thrilling T20I showdown as the West Indies clashed with South Africa in the third and final T20 International at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, on 28 August 2024. With the series already in the West Indies’ favor at 2–0, the final T20 was an opportunity for the Proteas to salvage pride and for the Windies to complete a clinical whitewash. Rain did have its say, reducing the match to 13 overs per side, but that didn’t stop the fireworks from lighting up the ground.

Match Summary

• Match: West Indies vs South Africa, 3rd T20I
• Date: 28 August 2024
• Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
• Toss: West Indies won the toss and elected to field
• Overs per side: 13 (reduced due to rain)
• Result: West Indies won by 8 wickets (DLS method)
• Series result: West Indies won the series 3–0

First Innings – South Africa’s Struggled Acceleration

After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, South Africa aimed to post a competitive total in the truncated 13-over game. Openers Matthew Breetzke and Ryan Rickelton took guard with attacking intent, but the West Indies bowling attack, led by Romario Shepherd, was tight and effective from the outset.

Key Batting Performances:

• Tristan Stubbs was the standout for the Proteas, hammering 40 off just 15 balls. His innings included 5 fours and 3 towering sixes, injecting late momentum into the innings.
• Ryan Rickelton anchored the start with a cautious 27 off 24 balls, but his strike rate reflected the pressure from a disciplined bowling unit.

Despite the shortened format, South Africa managed 108/4 in their allotted 13 overs. While Stubbs’ power hitting was impressive, the middle-order failed to capitalize on the platform, and the team was left slightly below par.

Bowling Excellence – West Indies

• Romario Shepherd delivered an impressive spell of 2/14 in 2 overs, breaking the backbone of South Africa’s batting early.
• Akeal Hosein (1/11) bowled a miserly three-over spell, drying up runs in the powerplay.
• Matthew Forde (1/28) picked up a key wicket and maintained decent control in his two overs.

The bowlers collectively kept South Africa under pressure, using clever variations and length control, especially considering the DLS adjustments in place.

Second Innings – West Indies Dominate with the Bat

Chasing a revised target of 116 runs in 13 overs, the West Indies openers came out all guns blazing. The power-packed duo of Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran wasted no time in launching the counterattack.

Key Batting Performances

• Shai Hope anchored the chase with a measured yet destructive 42 off 24 balls*, hitting 1 four and an impressive 4 sixes.
• Nicholas Pooran dazzled in his typical aggressive fashion, scoring 35 off just 13 deliveries. He smashed 2 boundaries and 4 sixes, tearing into the South African pace attack.
• Brandon King, although dismissed early for 7, provided the initial spark before the big guns took over.

The Windies reached 116/2 in just 9.2 overs, finishing the chase with 22 balls to spare. Their approach was calculated yet fearless—a perfect blend for T20 dominance.

Bowling Efforts – South Africa Fall Short

The South African bowlers failed to make inroads or build any pressure. The Windies’ aggressive intent made it hard for them to settle into a rhythm.

• Bjorn Fortuin picked up 1 wicket but was taken for 8 runs in just one over.
• Ottniel Baartman also picked up a wicket but went for 32 in his two overs, indicative of how severe the onslaught was.

The pace attack lacked the variations and accuracy required to defend a modest total in shortened conditions. Their inability to pick regular wickets allowed West Indies to control the tempo.

Player of the Match – Romario Shepherd

For his decisive contribution with the ball in hand, Romario Shepherd was named Player of the Match. His early breakthroughs and sharp bowling curtailed South Africa’s progress and gave West Indies a head start in the game. Shepherd’s performance throughout the series had been consistent, and his impact in this final T20I cemented his value in the shorter format.

Series Recap – Windies Sweep 3–0

This victory sealed a 3–0 whitewash for the West Indies, underlining their growing dominance in the T20 format, especially at home. Each game of the series had seen different players stepping up, showcasing depth in the squad and strategic flexibility.

Series Top Highlights

• West Indies displayed batting depth, with contributions from Hope, Pooran, King, and others across the series.
• The bowling unit was sharp, using home conditions to great effect. Spinners like Hosein and pacers like Shepherd and Forde made breakthroughs consistently.
• South Africa, though boasting talented players, struggled with inconsistency, especially in key middle-order moments and their death bowling.

 South Africa Innings

Total: 108/4 in 13 overs

• Extras: 18 (1b, 2lb, 10w, 5nb)
• Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Breetzke), 2-62 (Rickelton), 3-92 (Stubbs), 4-98 (Van der Dussen)

Bowling – West Indies

West Indies Innings

• Target: 116 (DLS Method)
• Total: 116/2 in 9.2 overs

• Extras: 13 (6w, 6nb, 1lb)
• Fall of wickets: 1-10 (King), 2-55 (Pooran)

Bowling – South Africa

Conclusion – A Statement Win for the Windies

The West Indies’ comprehensive victory on 28 August 2024 not only marked a series sweep but also highlighted the T20 resurgence of a team long known for its flair and unpredictability. In a match shortened by rain, they managed to stay focused, adapt quickly, and execute under pressure—a promising sign heading into upcoming global T20 tournaments.

For South Africa, this series revealed critical areas to address, including top-order stability, better strike rotation, and more effective bowling strategies under pressure. With young talents like Stubbs showing spark, the Proteas will look to regroup and learn from this outing.

The fans at the Brian Lara Stadium were treated to classic Caribbean cricket—power hitting, fierce pace, clever spin, and a spirited performance that left little doubt: the Windies are back in rhythm, and they mean business.

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