West Indies Edge South Africa in Thrilling T20; Hosts Clinch Series 2-1

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News18•01-02-2026, 07:36
West Indies Edge South Africa in Thrilling T20; Hosts Clinch Series 2-1
- •West Indies defeated South Africa in a rain-affected 10-over match at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
- •South Africa needed 16 runs off the final over but Shamar Joseph successfully defended the target, securing a thrilling win for West Indies.
- •Shai Hope (48) and Shimron Hetmyer (48*) powered West Indies to 114/3 in their 10 overs.
- •Gudakesh Motie was instrumental for West Indies, taking three crucial wickets for just 17 runs.
- •Despite the loss in the third T20, South Africa won the three-match series 2-1.
Why It Matters: West Indies won a dramatic final T20, but South Africa secured the series 2-1 ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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