WI vs SA 2nd Test Highlights: The low scoring test match between West Indies and South Africa was ended in South Africa’s favour, as the Proteas defeated the Caribbean side by 40 runs in the second and final test to secure series win.
A highly competitive show by the Proteas in the game not only handed them a victory but they also move up to fifth place on the WTC standings to keep their WTC 2025 final hopes alive.
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WI vs SA 2nd Test Highlights
South Africa faced a shaky start after opting to bat in the second test and only able to score 160 in their first innings.
Shamar Joseph once again stole the spotlight and his third fifer in sixth international test.
West Indies were looking well in control after the first innings of the game, but their batters failed to capitalize on the momentum and posted 16 runs short of the Proteas total.
With a lead of 16 runs on their side, the tourists with the help of two fifty-plus knocks, one by Markram (51) and the other by Kyle Verreynne (59), posted 246 in their second innings and set a target of 263 runs for the host.
Time was not the issue in this test match like the last one despite that the West Indies failing to chase the target and lost the game by 40 runs.
Keshav Maharaj was awarded the player of the series title after taking 13 wickets in 2 innings, including two four-wicket hauls.
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WTC update after WI vs SA 2nd Test
With there is enough time and matches left for the final WTC Standings to feature in the title game in 2025, South Africa team keeps them alive in the list to grab the finale berth, while chances of West Indies narrowed a lot more after losing six out of nine games.
