Twitter Reactions: Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope outclass lacklustre Proteas bowling in first T20I
West Indies defeated South Africa by seven wickets.
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After a dreadful T20 World Cup, West Indies have a point to prove in the ongoing three-match T20I series against South Africa. South Africa, on the other hand, qualified for the finals in the tournament but in the absence of some of the key players in this match, they looked toothless, which resulted in a seven-wicket defeat in Trinidad.
In the absence of Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks opened the innings for South Africa. The duo failed to make a mark and so did captain Aiden Markram but batting at number four, Tristan Stubbs managed to rescue the Proteas. However, wickets fell on one end and that didn’t help the visitors. Stubbs meanwhile played an aggressive brand of cricket and he was later joined by Patrick Kruger as the duo helped South Africa post a respectable total on board.
Stubbs hit 76 runs off 42 balls while Kruger made 44 runs off 32 balls. They stitched a partnership of 71 runs as South Africa posted 174 runs on board in the first innings. Among the bowlers, Matthew Forde picked up three wickets for West Indies while Shamar Joseph picked up two.
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When it came to the chase, West Indies openers Alick Athanaze and Shai Hope gave a brilliant start to the hosts. Knowing the wicket, they paced their innings perfectly and built a partnership of 84 runs, which kind of took the game away from the Aiden Markram-led side. Whatever was left, Nicholas Pooran took care of. After Athanaze departed for 40 runs, Pooran came out to bat at three and wreaked havoc.
He smashed the ball all across the ground and made 65* runs off 26 balls to help West Indies pick up a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Hope supported him with an incredible half-century and with that West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the series. Notably, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi’s absence bothered South Africa. Not having Heinrich Klaasen was also another factor behind their defeat.
Here's how Twitter (X) reacted:
Nicholas Pooran shines as West indies defeated South Africa by 7 wickets.#cricket #WIvSA #Pooran #WindiesCricket#ShikharDhawan #retirement #shikardhawan pic.twitter.com/YlkZ9fYACm
— The wide Yorker (@TheWideYorker) August 24, 2024
West Indies beat South Africa by 7 wickets on 1st T20I
— Roni Das (@RoniDas1297) August 24, 2024
Nicholas Pooran the hero
65 from 26 ball with 7 gigantic Sixes #WIvsSA
Result of the first T20i match between South Africa and West Indies🏏
— JD CriCo (@Gaurav_05Kumar) August 24, 2024
🇿🇦 - 174/7 (20)
🏝️ - 176/3 (17.5)👍🏻
West Indies won by 7 Wickets (13 balls left) pic.twitter.com/nnBVCSFY8f
West Indies beat South Africa by 7 wickets with 13 balls left.
— Jutt news (@PakNews1855886) August 24, 2024
Pooran 65* (26) with 7 Sixes including 4 in an over of Burger. #WIvSA pic.twitter.com/smdon73b5p
West Indies beat South Africa by 7 wickets with 13 balls left.
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) August 24, 2024
Pooran 65* (26) with 7 Sixes including 4 in an over of Burger. #WIvSA pic.twitter.com/9Roe1Cxags
Fabulous T20 game between West Indies and South Africa!
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) August 24, 2024
South Africa had set a decent total of 175 which West Indies chased with 2 overs remaining courtesy incredible hitting by their wicket keeper Pooran who hit 65 off just 26 balls - 7 sixes in his innings at the Strike Rate… pic.twitter.com/dMa9fFTQsC
South Africa Was Struggling on 69
— Addy Boss 🇮🇳 (@addy__boss) August 23, 2024
Run For 5 Wickets Vs West Indies.
But Fearless Tristan Stubbs Hits A
Monster Six Out Of Stadium 🏏
What A Big Hitter He Is🔥#TristanStubbs #WivsRSA #RSAvsWI #T20I #Cricket #SouthAfrica #WestIndies pic.twitter.com/zAYSw24qvr
42/5 to 176/7
— SM⁶³ (@LongOff_____) August 24, 2024
23(21) to 76(42)
Stubbs Nation Where r we!!! We got an innings underpressure 🤩🤩🤩🥵🥵🥵🥵#WIvsSA pic.twitter.com/0qbPK2vEUx
Stubbs yae kadavuleeee🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/pFwEV5xCvP
— Mani Dhoni (@manidhonii) August 24, 2024
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