Stubbs powers South Africa to victory in high-scoring thriller
A rapid Player of the Match display and disciplined bowling helped South Africa withstand West Indies’ fierce reply
South Africa vs West Indies
South Africa has won the match by 27 runs
Tristan Stubbs produced a commanding Player of the Match performance as South Africa secured a 27-run victory over West Indies in a high-scoring contest. South Africa posted 220-4 from their 20 overs, setting West Indies a demanding target.
Stubbs anchored the innings with an unbeaten-looking burst of power, making 80 from 40 balls with eight fours and four sixes. Quinton de Kock added further momentum with 65 from just 25 deliveries, striking six fours and five sixes as South Africa finished strongly.
West Indies responded with intent, led by Evin Lewis, whose 86 came from 46 balls and included six fours and five sixes. Their 193-4 from 20 overs showed the strength of the chase, but they could not maintain the required rate through the closing stages.
South Africa’s bowlers held their nerve when it mattered. Kagiso Rabada claimed 2-38 from four overs, while Lungi Ngidi returned 1-26. Akeal Hosein was West Indies’ most effective bowler, taking 2-27 in his four overs, but South Africa’s imposing total ultimately proved beyond their opponents.