West Indies tour of South Africa (2023)

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Tuesday, 14 February 2023 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel named two newcomers, Alick Athanaze and Akeem Jordan, in the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test Series against South Africa. Athanaze, the left-handed batter is the captain of Windward Islands Volcanoes while Jordan, the right-arm seam bowler plays for Barbados Pride.

Both have demonstrated good form in the first two rounds of the current four-day West Indies Championship. Athanaze had scores of 41 and 51 against Trinidad & Tobago Red Force in Round 1 and followed up with a career-best 141 against Guyana Harpy Eagles in Round 2. He is a product of the West Indies Under 19s Rising Stars where he was one of the stand-out players at the 2018 ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup. Jordan had match figures of 5-86 against Guyana and followed up with 7-113 against Jamaica Scorpions to be one of the leading wicket-takers in the West Indies Championship after two rounds of matches.

Athanaze and Jordan replace left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican and batter Nkrumah Bonner who were part of the squad for the just-concluded series in Zimbabwe. Jayden Seales is unavailable for selection following a knee injury and subsequent surgery, while Anderson Philiip has returned to training but is not yet match-fit.

Lead Selector, The Most Hon. Dr Desmond Haynes said: “Athanaze is one of the young players who we have invested in, and he played well in the ‘A Team’ and CWI President’s XI. He showed great promise in the CG United Super50 last year and then got his first hundred in the West Indies Championship last week. We believe he should be given an opportunity at this level. He has also showed leadership, as captain of the Windwards at the start of this season.”

Haynes added: “Jordan has been very impressive from last year, he has continued to bowl well, and has been excellent in the first two matches so far this year. He is very skillful, can bowl the new ball, and looks to put the ball in the right areas. He is also a sharp fielder and good catcher close to the wicket. This will be a challenging tour. There is no easy away tour in Test cricket. South Africa have a good team, but I am sure we will be up for the task and will do well in these two Test matches.”

The upcoming Series is the final Test fixture for both teams in the ICC World Test Championship. West Indies are currently in sixth place and have the opportunity, with a Series win to move above South Africa, currently in fourth place, in the final table.

West Indies are due to arrive in South Africa on 17 February. They will face South Africa in two Test matches at SuperSport Park in Centurion (28 February to 4 March) and the Wanderers in Johannesburg (8 to 12 March). Following the Tests, West Indies will then play a white ball series. The squads for these will named at a later date.



FULL SQUAD

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain)

Jermaine Blackwood (Vice Captain)

Alick Athanaze

Tagenarine Chanderpaul

Roston Chase

Joshua Da Silva

Shannon Gabriel

Jason Holder

Akeem Jordan

Alzarri Joseph

Kyle Mayers

Gudakesh Motie

Raymon Reifer

Kemar Roach

Devon Thomas



FULL MATCH SCHEDULE

21 to 24 February: vs South Africa Invitational XI at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

28 February to 4 March: 1st Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion

8-12 March: 2nd Test at the Wanderers, Johannesburg

16 March: 1st ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night)

18 March: 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night)

21 March: 3rd ODI at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

25 March: 1st T20Is at SuperSport Park, Centurion

26 March: 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion

28 March: 3rd T20I at the Wanderers, Johannesburg

 

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ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today announced the One-Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming series against South Africa. The West Indies will play three ODIs on 16, 18 and 21 March, followed by three T20Is on 25, 26 and 28 March.

In the ODIs, Shai Hope will have his first series as captain with allrounder Rovman Powell appointed as the new vice-captain. In the T20Is, captain Rovman Powell will be supported by a new vice-captain in batting allrounder Kyle Mayers.

Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has earned a recall to the ODI squad on the back of his performances during the CG United Super50 Cup last November. He was the joint leading-wicket taker spearheading the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force bowling attack, taking 15 wickets in seven matches at an average of 14.2. He last played ODIs for the West Indies at the ICC Cricket World Cup in July 2019.

Left-arm pacer Obed McCoy has been named in the T20I squad subject to medical clearance. Fast bowler Jayden Seales remains unavailable for selection following a knee injury and subsequent surgery, while another fast bowler Anderson Philiip has returned to training but is not yet match-fit.

Lead Selector the Most Hon. Dr Desmond Haynes said: “We have had some injuries to our fast-bowling pool so therefore we see Gabriel as an ideal fit heading into South Africa, and the surfaces we expect to play on. It is felt that we need someone to get those early wickets and he is the kind of bowler that can do that. Judging from his performances in the CG United Super50 Cup, he is potentially a wicket-taking option up front.”

Haynes added: “For the T20Is, we have an experienced squad. What we are looking for is to form a cohesive unit and look at the players who we believe can form the nucleus as we build towards doing very well and challenging when we host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June 2024.”

FULL SQUADS

One-Day Internationals

Shai Hope (Captain)

Rovman Powell (Vice Captain)

Shamarh Brooks

Yannic Cariah

Keacy Carty

Roston Chase

Shannon Gabriel

Jason Holder

Akeal Hosein

Alzarri Joseph

Brandon King

Kyle Mayers

Nicholas Pooran

Romario Shepherd

Odean Smith

T20 Internationals

Rovman Powell (Captain)

Kyle Mayers (Vice Captain)

Shamarh Brooks

Yannic Cariah

Johnson Charles

Sheldon Cottrell

Jason Holder

Akeal Hosein

Alzarri Joseph

Brandon King

Obed McCoy

Nicholas Pooran

Raymon Reifer

Romario Shepherd

Odean Smith

White ball schedule in South Africa

Thursday, 16 March: 1st ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night)

Saturday, 18 March: 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night)

Tuesday, 21 March: 3rd ODI at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Saturday, 25 March: 1st T20Is at SuperSport Park, Centurion

Sunday, 26 March: 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion

Tuesday, 28 March: 3rd T20I at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (night)

 

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today named the Proteas support staff that will work under new head coach Shukri Conrad during the upcoming two-match Betway Test series against the West Indies.

Former Proteas batter and CSA High-Performance batting lead, Neil McKenzie will serve as a batting consultant for the two games, with the permanent batting coach set to be named at a later stage.

The series will be Charl Langeveldt’s last as bowling coach, before the newly-appointed Piet Botha takes up the role. Botha, who made 118 first-class appearances during his playing career, boasts 20 years of coaching experience across the South African cricket landscape, having previously coached the Dafabet Warriors, and most recently Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers. His credentials also include being a bowling consultant to the National Academy and South Africa A side.

Former New Zealand Test wicket-keeper and Momentum Proteas fielding coach, Kruger van Wyk has been appointed the full-time Test fielding coach. Matthew Reuben and Sizwe Hadebe join the technical staff from the Momentum Multiply Titans as the respective performance analyst and physiotherapist, while Runeshan Moodley makes the step up from the Warriors to the national side as the strength and conditioning coach.

Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said: “We would like to thank Neil for committing himself to the series while the permanent appointment is being finalised. He and Shukri have a good working relationship, having previously coached together at SA Under-19 level, and we look forward to them combining for the first series in what is a new era for the Test side.

“Credit must be given to Charl and the role he has played in developing the Test bowling unit. Under his tutelage the Proteas attack has become one of the best in the world. As he ends his tenure with the Proteas, we would like to wish him all the best in his next chapter.

“We would also like thank former batting coach Justin Sammons and fielding coach Justin Ontong for their contributions to the national team over the last couple of years.”

Conrad added: “I am pleased to have Piet join the support staff. He has extensive coaching experience and has guided several promising players through the domestic pathway to higher honours. Having personally experienced what he has to offer as a coach during his time at the National Academy, I am looking forward to the opportunity of working closely with him at this level.

“Kruger has vast experience having worked across the South African cricket pipeline from club cricket to the national women’s team, and I am excited for him bring this expertise to the men’s Test environment, along with the newly-appointed technical staff in Matthew, Sizwe and Runeshan.”


Proteas Team Management for the Betway Test Series against West Indies

Shukri Conrad (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Neil McKenzie (Batting Consultant), Charl Langeveldt (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Zunaid Wadee (Security), Lucy Davey (Media Manager).

 

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South Africa (342 & 116) defeat West Indies (212 & 159) to win the 1st Test by by 87 runs

The Proteas will formally kick off a new era in South African cricket when they face West Indies in the first Betway Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

Temba Bavuma will take the reins for the first time as captain with Shukri Conrad heading the hosts as red-ball coach for the two-game sequence, the final assignment for the home side in their 2021-2023 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

The Proteas are fourth in those rankings having been in the top three for most of the competition, although they are now officially out of the running to reach the June final. Nonetheless, they still have plenty to look forward to under the new leadership group and plenty of new faces in a strong squad for the series.

“I think it’s exciting times for all the guys involved,” Bavuma told the media ahead of the game on Monday. “It’s the start of a new journey. We’d like to start with a clean slate and really go out there playing the way we want to play.

“I think you’re going to hear me saying that a lot, how we want to go about our business. That’s the exciting part. I’d like to see how it all looks like on the field of play. We come into the series against the West Indies wanting to win the series and that is what we’ll be aiming to do.”

The batting ranks have been bolstered by the return of Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen and Ryan Rickelton, while Tony de Zorzi is also in the mix after an outstanding domestic season thus far. The bowling too has plenty of fresh options including the recalling of Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder and the uncapped Gerald Coetzee.

“Looking at the squad of 15, we’ve got resources whether we decide to go with a pace attack, we have the guys to do that, we’ve got the opportunity as well to go with the spin attack with guys like Kesh (Keshav Maharaj) and (Simon) Harmer,” Bavuma explained. “We also have the opportunity as well to go maybe with an extra batter at number seven. That will still be decided by the coach. But I think we have enough resources to back up whatever tactic we decide on.”

South Africa fell out of the running due to disappointing batting displays on difficult tours to England and Australia during the past eight months and Bavuma said: “We know that we need to improve as a batting unit. We had two tough series previously against Australia and England, in my experience those are always tough tours to play in. They are tours that separate the good guys from the really good guys, so those matches came with challenges and we didn’t meet up to those challenges.

“That being said, the guys are still here. They still want to man up. We know as a batting team that we need to score the runs to give room to the bowlers to do what they need to do. Those conversations have happened with the guys from a personal point of view and we believe we’ve dealt with it as a team.

“Hopefully here with the West Indies the guys will go out and show what they need to do from a team point of view.”

Assessing the West Indies, who have never won a series in South Africa and only once beat the hosts back in 2007, Bavuma feels they will still test the Proteas significantly.

“Looking at West Indies over the last while, they play old-fashioned cricket,” the captain added. “Batters grind it out and bowlers are looking to hit their areas outside that off stump. They have got guys who can stand up to the challenge and they are well led by Kraigg Brathwaite.

“I think we’ve prepared as best as we can to play them like we would have done against any other team. They have good bowlers who can get the ball through nicely and that’s what you need in a country like South Africa. So we know we have our work cut out and we look forward to the challenge that awaits.”

Play in both matches is scheduled to begin at 10h00 on each day.

Squads:

South Africa Squad: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Temba Bavuma(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Simon Harmer, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton

West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva(w), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, Devon Thomas, Alick Athanaze, Akeem Jordan

 

[Markhor]

Oh God. This could get ugly for the Windies. The openers are okay but the middle-order is hopeless (no pun intended).

It's also a myth WI have a strong pace attack. That's true at home with the Dukes but they struggle with the Kookaburra ball.

 

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South Africa have won the toss and have opted to bat

Teams:
West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva(w), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel

South Africa (Playing XI): Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Keegan Petersen, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee

Kraigg Brathwaite | West Indies captain: We were going to have a bat but we have an opportunity, we are going to bowl on a fresh surface. Kemar Roach comes in for Motie, unfortunately he is injured. We are confident after having come off a win against Zimbabwe but these are different conditions. South Africa's bowling attacks have been superb. We gotta find ways to get up to the challenge. We had a few good practice sessions and we saw how the surface is playing and we are ready to go.

Temba Bavuma | South Africa captain: We will bat first. Conditions on the slow side. But once the sun comes up, things should ease in. I feel nervous to be honest, I was hoping we would lose the toss and have to field. Don't really know what to expect but we will try to do our best. We have new and old faces, Aiden is back so is KP who will be in the middle order. Muthusamy and four quicks will be playing. Guys have done well in preparations. Chat has been similar to what it was in the ODI series against England, about how we want to play. Test cricket is different but we want guys to express themselves and give their best.

 

[MenInG]

Oh God. This could get ugly for the Windies. The openers are okay but the middle-order is hopeless (no pun intended).

It's also a myth WI have a strong pace attack. That's true at home with the Dukes but they struggle with the Kookaburra ball.

No real problems for SA so far

RSA 15/0 (4.5) CRR: 3.1

 

[James]

WI look so poor.

 

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[jattafridi]

South Africa should score 700 plus runs and than declare

 

[Rana]

So how is RVD still playing PSL whilst SA is playing Test cricket?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Oh God. This could get ugly for the Windies. The openers are okay but the middle-order is hopeless (no pun intended).

It's also a myth WI have a strong pace attack. That's true at home with the Dukes but they struggle with the Kookaburra ball.

They are very much paper tigers when it comes to long form cricket.

On paper an attack of Gabriel, Joseph, Roach and Holder is very strong, but they rarely click and its even rarer that they click away from home for the reasons you mention.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Alzarri clocked 148 kph. But other than that, there's literally nothing to this bowling attack.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They are very much paper tigers when it comes to long form cricket.

On paper an attack of Gabriel, Joseph, Roach and Holder is very strong, but they rarely click and its even rarer that they click away from home for the reasons you mention.

They still have wood over England at home. Since 1968 England has won only one series in West Indies. Rest were either drawn or lost.

 

[jnaveen1980]

West Indies has potentially good players. But the unity is not there like before. THey are not exactly "one country". They have passionate fans. But their cricket board has to do a lot more.

 

[jnaveen1980]

One brings two. Bavuma out second ball followed by a run out.

 

[Devadwal]

From 221-1 to 271-6 . good comeback by WI .

 

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Aiden Markram spoke of his "relief" after compiling a century on his return to Test cricket for South Africa on the first day of the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Tuesday.

Markram hit 115 in a South African total of 314 for eight and then admitted he had wondered whether he would get another opportunity after being dropped by South Africa last year.

"It was the biggest sense of relief – and belief that I can still compete in this format," he said of his emotions on reaching his sixth Test century.

Markram, who made a sensational start to his Test career, scoring 1,000 runs in his first 10 Tests, was dropped last year after a prolonged slump during which he failed to score a half-century in 15 innings which included only two scores above 30.

"You do wonder if you will get the opportunity again," he said. "I've always loved red-ball cricket and I'm glad the coach and captain backed me."

Markram's return was part of a major reshuffle of the South African team by new coach Shukri Conrad, which included the elevation to the captaincy of Temba Bavuma.

Markram recently led his Sunrisers Eastern Cape team to victory in the first SA20 franchise tournament.

"It might have helped from a confidence point of view," he said of his Twenty20 exploits.

"If you get tentative you can dig a few holes for yourself."

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Former captain Dean Elgar also had a return to form, scoring 71 as he and Markram put on 141 for the first wicket.

South Africa reached 221 for one before new cap Tony de Zorzi was run out for 28 at the start of a collapse during which seven wickets fell for 93 runs before the close.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian fightback, taking three for 60 as the West Indian bowlers found swing, lateral movement and more consistency with the old ball.

"The pitch was a bit tacky at the start," said Joseph. "But it quickened up under the sun."

Joseph said indentations from the ball landing on an initially soft surface had helped the bowlers.

"There's a few divots that might cause a few problems," he said.

The left-handed De Zorzi was looking comfortable before he was run out for 28.

De Zorzi punched a ball from Joseph through the covers. Tagenarine Chanderpaul made a good sliding stop.

De Zorzi was sent back after setting off for an unlikely third. Chanderpaul's throw was off target but wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva flicked the ball into the stumps.

Bavuma was leg before wicket for nought to a full delivery from Joseph two balls later and Joseph struck again when he yorked Markram.

Markram hit 18 fours in a 174-ball innings studded by trademark cover drives and powerful pull shots.

Elgar, who was stripped of the captaincy after South Africa were heavily beaten on tours of England and Australia, made 71 off 118 balls.

The South African team showed five changes from the side that played in the last Test in Australia in January.

De Zorzi and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee won their first caps.

The West Indies made one change from the side that beat Zimbabwe by an innings and four runs in Bulawayo earlier this month.

Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, who took 13 wickets in the win in Bulawayo, had a back injury and was replaced by fast bowler Kemar Roach.

AFP

 

[Saj]

Good fightback by West Indies after it looked like they were going to get smashed all around the park.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

They still have wood over England at home. Since 1968 England has won only one series in West Indies. Rest were either drawn or lost.

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I think Pakistan are in a similar boat.

We only won Misbahs/Younis farewell series when Gabriel had a wild swing.

Otherwise I think we have mainly lost/drawn.

 

[James]

They still have wood over England at home. Since 1968 England has won only one series in West Indies. Rest were either drawn or lost.

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Yes. England’s bogey team.

 

[Chip32]

Alzarri and Gabriel looked class. It’s a shame the latter only has a year or two left in his career.

Most of the up and coming fast bowlers that I’ve personally seen from the Caribbean are trundlers. Chemar Holder and Seales are the only ones that have potential.

 

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RSA 342
WI 88/2 (26.4) CRR: 3.3
Day 2: 2nd Session - West Indies trail by 254 runs

This is a good start - Just need a good partnership or two.

 

[sweep_shot]

West Indies are fighting well. I thought they would get blown away.

SA are leading by 179 runs with 6 wickets in hand.

I think West Indies can chase down 300.

 

[MenInG]

WI 212
RSA 342 & 49/4 (8.1) CRR: 6
Day 2: Stumps - South Africa lead by 179 runs

This is great from Windies but to be honest cannot see them chasing over 200

 

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The West Indies collapsed, then hit back dramatically before the close on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.

Fast bowler Anrich Nortje took four wickets inside four overs as the West Indies collapsed to 212 all out, giving South Africa a first innings lead of 130.

But the West Indies bowlers grabbed four South African wickets before the close, leaving the hosts reeling at 49 for four, an overall lead of 179.

West Indies were looking reasonably solid at 169 for three 40 minutes after tea with top-scorer Raymon Reifer and Roston Chase building a patient partnership.

But both batsmen were out off consecutive balls. Reifer fell for 63 when he was caught behind off the last ball of a Marco Jansen over. Chase edged the first ball of Kagiso Rabada’s next over to first slip and was out for 22.

Then Nortje took over. He had earlier ended a stubborn partnership between Reifer and Jermaine Blackwood and he steamed in to take four more wickets, finishing with five for 36. It was his fourth five-wicket haul.

West Indies lost their last seven wickets for 43 runs.

First innings century-maker Aiden Markram got South Africa’s second innings off to a fast start as 31 runs were scored in the first four overs.

But Dean Elgar was caught at third man off Alzarri Joseph in a repeat of his first innings dismissal.

New cap Tony de Zorzi was caught behind first ball off Kemar Roach and new captain Temba Bavuma also fell first ball, to Joseph. It completed a ‘pair’ for Bavuma, who only faced three balls in two innings.

Jason Holder was brought on to bowl the last over of the day and only needed one ball to trap Keegan Petersen leg before wicket with a delivery which kept low.

Markram finished unbeaten on 35.

Eleven wickets fell between tea and the close.

Reifer and Blackwood defied South Africa’s four-pronged fast bowling attack for most of an attritional afternoon, during which only 65 runs were scored in 29 overs between lunch and tea for the loss of Blackwood’s wicket.

Blackwood made 37 in a third wicket partnership of 64 with Reifer before he drove at a full ball from Nortje and was caught behind by wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen off an inside edge.

The left-handed Reifer showed determination and courage in making 63, the highest score of his six-Test career. He batted for almost four hours and faced 143 balls.

AFP

 

[Nikhil_cric]

SA 89/8 and leading by 219. Highest ever successful chase at Centurion is only 251 though.

 

[MenInG]

RSA 342 & 116
WI 212 & 0/1 (0.3)
Day 3: Lunch Break - West Indies need 247 runs

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West Indies in real danger of blowing a chance for a big Test win - Brathwaite gone on the 3rd ball of the innings

 

[MenInG]

Shock horror! West Indies have collapsed and will probably lose a game they should have won.

32/4 (14) CRR: 2.29
Day 3: 2nd Session - West Indies need 215 runs

 

[sweep_shot]

West Indies need 175 more runs to win. 5 wickets in hand.

West Indies need one big partnership.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Can Blackwood produce a miracle?

 

[MenInG]

Can Blackwood produce a miracle?

No.

RSA 342 & 116

WI 212 & 159

South Africa won by 87 runs

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Aiden Markram

 

[sweep_shot]

West Indies did very well. They were competitive.

They could've won this. Just needed to bat more sensibly.

 

[Saj]

Kagiso Rabada’s 13th career five-for helped rescue the Proteas from a disappointing batting display to come back and complete victory by 87 runs inside three days of the first Betway Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

The fast bowler claimed a stellar six for 50 in 15 overs to blow away the tourists for 159 as they chased a very gettable 247 that was set up by an outstanding bowling display of their own that skittled the hosts for 116.

Despite the valiant efforts of Jermaine Blackwood (79 off 93 balls, 12 fours, 1 six), the islanders fell short thanks to a wonderful showing by South African spearhead Rabada. He was aided well by Marco Jansen (2/33), Gerald Coetzee (1/20) and Anrich Nortje (1/48).

Their efforts put the home side 1-0 up in the two-match series, with match two to follow in Johannesburg starting next Wednesday.

Even though the Proteas were victorious, the batting unit were left with plenty to ponder after another meltdown that saw them last only 28 overs in their second innings. Kemar Roach was the chief destroyer for the West Indians as he bagged five for 47. Only Player of the Match Aiden Markram offered any resistance with his top-score of 47 to go with his first-innings 115.

South Africa resumed the third morning already in trouble on 49 for four and within the first eight runs they lost another key wicket in Heinrich Klaasen for five. Markram was next to go, followed by Jansen (6) and Senuran Muthusamy (4) leaving the total on 80 for eight.

Coetzee came in an hit out with a quick-fire 20 that at least lifted them past 100, before seamer Roach mopped up the last two wickets for his own 12th career five-for. Alzarri Joseph (2/30), Jason Holder (2/7) and Shannon Gabriel (1/26) were also amongst the wickets.

The visitors lost a clutter of wickets early on as they sunk to 33 for five, before Blackwood and Joshua Da Silva (17) gave them a glimmer of hope with a 58-run sixth-wicket stand. But once that was ended by Rabada, the rest of the wickets fell quickly giving the hosts the advantage after the first match of the series.

 

[Amjid Javed]

WI should be kicking themselves here they should have put up a better effort with bat in this match. Their bowlers did really well, SA won the game on that good solid start in 1st inns, there after it was the bowlers game.

 

[MenInG]

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been released from the squad for the second Betway Test against West Indies starting this week.

The 29-year-old experienced mild groin discomfort during the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion, and as a precaution, has been asked to rest following an assessment by South Africa's medical team.

A replacement has not been named.

Bowling coach Charl Langeveldt has also been released from the squad due to family reasons, with the first Test subsequently his last as bowling coach.

Proteas Test squad against West Indies

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Dean Elgar (Momentum Multiply Titans), Simon Harmer (Momentum Multiply Titans), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (North West Dragons), Keegan Petersen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions).

 

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the One-Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) squads, along with the coaching appointments for the white-ball series against West Indies later this month.

Aiden Markram has been appointed the new T20I captain. The 28-year-old takes over from Temba Bavuma, who stepped down as T20I captain last month. Markram has a wealth of leadership experience having previously led South Africa at Under-19 level earlier in his career and also captained at provincial and franchise level as well. Most recently, he lead Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural Betway SA20 title.

Other notable selections include DP World Lions Bjorn Fortuin, and his Lions team mate, all-rounder Sisanda Magala.

Within the 50-over set-up, several core white-ball players have been rested for the first and second Betway ODIs and will return for the third match. Pace pair Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have also been given a much-needed break for the series.

Four uncapped players have been named in the squad with ITEC Knights fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, Six Gun Grill Western Province batter Tony de Zorzi and Dafabet Warriors batter Tristan Stubbs earning their maiden ODI call-ups. DP World Lions batter Ryan Rickelton makes his return to the ODI setup following an impressive One-Day Cup campaign which saw the left-hander finish the leading run-scorer with 452 runs at an average of 64,57, including two hundreds and as many fifties.

Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe commented: “I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team. Leadership is extremely familiar to him having successfully led on so many levels. He is a player that inspires confidence and he has all the qualities to succeed in the role. We have no doubt will help take South Africa to the next level.

“At the same time, we would like to thank Temba for filling the position so aptly over the past two years. He has done a commendable job during this period and now has a new role to fulfil within the national set-up.”

Head coach Rob Walter added: “This is a squad that is high on confidence after beating one of the best white-ball teams in the world, England, in their most recent series.

"We have introduced a few new faces to the 50-over squad. I am personally excited to see how the likes of Tony de Zorzi gets on in the ODI team, the same with Gerald Coetzee, following debuts for both of them during the ongoing Test series. Both are players that have the potential to play a huge role in the future of the national team along with Tristan Stubbs, who has already made such a significant mark in the T20I arena.

"I am also excited to have Aiden take the reigns as T20I captain as he is very familiar to the setup and works well with those around him. He is a player that leads from the front and we have no doubt he will take this team to the next level in the years ahead."

Proteas 1st and 2nd ODI squad against West Indies

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins),Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).

Proteas 3rd ODI squad against West Indies

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins),Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).

Proteas T20I squad against West Indies

Aiden Markram (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Dafabet Warriors), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Rilee Rossouw (ITEC Knights), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors).

JP Duminy has been appointed the full-time white-ball batting coach. The 38-year-old recently coached the Paarl Royals in the SA20 league and the Paarl Rocks provincial team this season. He also enjoyed a prosperous playing career for the Proteas, having garnered a combined 280 limited-overs caps, during which time he became the third leading run-scorer in T20Is for South Africa.

Former Proteas all-rounder and Western Province stalwart, Rory Kleinveldt joins the white-ball tour as the bowling coach, along with DP World Lions head coach Wandile Gwavu, who will take charge of the fielding. The permanent bowling and fielding coaches will be announced at a later date.

Speaking of the management group, Nkwe added: “JP has been a great servant of South African cricket over the years and to have him on board as a coach adds immense value for two reasons. He is a developing coach and his experience as a player, so we look forward to having him on board.

“Rory is another man that has played the game for a number of years and having him join us bodes well for the bowling group. I would also like to welcome Wandile on board. He is a proven coach as we saw with the success he brought to the DP World Lions. By the same token, I want to thank the Lions for availing Wandile to assist his country for the tour.”

Proteas Team Management against West Indies

Rob Walter (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), JP Duminy (Batting Coach), Rory Kleinveldt (Bowling Coach), Wandile Gwavu (Fielding Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning coach), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Zunaid Wadee (Security), Lucy Davey (Media Manager).

South Africa Betway One-Day International Series against West Indies

Thursday, 16 March at 13:00

South Africa vs West Indies - Buffalo Park, East London


Saturday, 18 March at 13:00

South Africa vs West Indies – Buffalo Park, East London


Tuesday, 21 March at 10:00

South Africa vs West Indies – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom


South Africa KFC T20 International Series against West Indies

Saturday, 25 March at 14:00

South Africa vs West Indies – SuperSport Park, Centurion


Sunday, 26 March at 14:00

South Africa vs West Indies – SuperSport Park, Centurion


Tuesday, 28 March at 18:00

South Africa vs West Indies – DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

 

[sweep_shot]

Markham as the T20 captain. Not a bad decision.

Him or Rassie should be the T20 captain.

 

[MenInG]

South Africa v West Indies | 2nd Test | Johannesburg | Mar 08-Mar 12 | Match Discussion

When Shukri Conrad and Temba Bavuma talk, things happen. After they had a long chat in Bloemfontein in January, during the ODI series against England, Bavuma scored a century for South Africa for the first time in 34 innings and more than a year across the formats. And there they were again in the Wanderers nets on Tuesday, seated side by side and having a natter.

Bavuma made history against West Indies in Centurion last week. The wrong kind of history: he spent only three deliveries in front of the stumps and scored no runs across both innings. No player has had such an insignificant impact in his first Test as captain. South Africa won by 87 runs inside three days, but could their supporters look forward to a bigger contribution from the captain in the second Test at the Wanderers, which starts on Wednesday?

Shukri Conrad, a veteran coach but in his first Test series in charge of South Africa, dismissed the notion as if it were an abject long hop: "Would the same question have been asked if it was someone else? Players get pairs. I'd hate to think it's because it's Temba, and because of the spotlight that's been on him over the last couple of months."

Since the start of his career in December 2014, Bavuma has faced more balls and scored more runs than anyone except Dean Elgar among South Africa's active players. But he is a frequent target for abuse, much of it racist. It doesn't help that Bavuma presided over his team's meltdown at the T20 World Cup in Australia in October and November.

So even though enquiries over Bavuma's batting were relevant and justified, there was perhaps little wonder why they seemed to touch a nerve. "In his first Test as captain he gets two good nuts; maybe one tactical mistake in terms of where he lined up to a certain bowler," Conrad said. "It's no deep conversation. Batters get pairs. They've got to move on. They've got to deal with it. It doesn't make him special or otherwise. There's been no special conversation around that."

Whoever says what to whom, how Bavuma goes will be a keenly watched subplot in the wider drama as West Indies go in search of what would be only their second win in 17 Tests in South Africa. Victory would seal their first drawn series in the country after four defeats.

An unusual looking pitch, for the Wanderers, adds to the intrigue. Bare patches at the Golf Course End have prompted the home side to pick Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer at a ground where all-seam attacks are not uncommon. South Africa haven't bothered with a specialist slow bowler in four of their last six Tests at this emphatically South African ground. They did pick a spinner in the most recent of them, against India in January last year. But Maharaj bowled a solitary over in each innings and R Ashwin sent down 10 and 11.4. Seam accounted for 91.22% of the deliveries bowled in the match.

So it is pertinent that spin success has been more prominent at the Wanderers this season, although it might not seem so considering the slow poisoners took only 33 of the 190 wickets that have fallen in the seven first-class matches played here since October 2021. But among them were innings figures of 6/69 by Bjorn Fortuin and Harmer's match haul of 14/151. Spinners either took or shared the new ball four times in the 22 innings those matches comprised. In March 2021, Maharaj claimed 13/176 at the Wanderers.

Thus a different scenario is set to unfold in this Wanderers Test compared to the last, especially as the major separating factor between the teams will likely be which of a brittle pair of batting line-ups holds up better under pressure.

Despite their win in Centurion, the South Africans did not dominate. Despite their loss, the West Indians were not outplayed. That bodes well for the coming contest.

When: March 8 to 12, 2023; 10am Local Time (1.30pm IST)

Where: The Wanderers, Johannesburg

What to expect: A thunderous, sometimes difficult pitch and a lightning quick, small outfield. But, this time, also for bare patches on the pitch that should assist spinners. Look out, too, for thunder and lightning from above, especially in the afternoons.

Team news:

South Africa:

Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj have come in. Keegan Petersen, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje are out; the latter because of a minor groin issue.

Confirmed XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (capt), Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada

West Indies:

The XI at Centurion gave a decent enough account of themselves to be retained, but given the likely conditions the visitors are mulling picking left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie. If they do, Shannon Gabriel could sit out.

Possible XI: Kraigg Brathwaite, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Gudakesh Motie

What they said:

"Yes, we got away with a good result at Centurion. But if the truth be told we weren't particularly good. The West Indies were good and the pitch was tough, but that doesn't then mean we just roll over, as we did the other day and have done in the past." - Shukri Conrad on South Africa's demolition for 116 in 28 overs in their second innings.

"It goes to show that, with a little more application, especially from the batters, myself included, we could do well in these conditions. It gave the belief that we could do it." - Kraigg Brathwaite preaches what he hopes his team will practice at the Wanderers, based on their performance in Centurion.

Squads:

South Africa Squad: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Keegan Petersen, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen

West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva(w), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Gudakesh Motie, Alick Athanaze, Akeem Jordan, Devon Thomas

 

[MenInG]

South Africa have won the toss and have opted to bat

Teams:
West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva(w), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Gudakesh Motie

South Africa (Playing XI): Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada

Kraigg Brathwaite: We have just one change. Left-arm spinner Motie comes in for Shannon Gabriel. The pitch is dry and we expect it to help the spinners. It's about how we carry longer with both bat and ball and show that fight. We are not far away from achieving that. Every pitch is different and it is always important to get some information and communicate well.

Temba Bavuma: We will have a bat first. We expect the pitch the break up and offer help for the spinners. Want to put runs on the board. The wicket is a typical Wanderers wicket over the last 2 years, which also influenced our team changes. We have made 2 changes. Rickelton and Mulder are in. Every game our aim is to win. New team, new management we want to back it up with some good performances.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Test series that nobody cares about. No fans at the ground and certainly makes big losses for CSA.

 

[MenInG]

South Africa cruising here on RSA 146/1 (33.4) CRR: 4.34 - no real problems - just one result I can see already

 

[MenInG]

 

[MenInG]

South Africa dominated the first two sessions of the day, however, the West Indies bowlers brought their side back into the game in the final session of play.

Aiden Markram (96) and Tony de Zorzi (85) starred for the Proteas, while Gudakesh Motie (3/75), Kyle Mayers (2/24) and Jason Holder (1/39) were the pick of West Indies bowlers as the hosts finished on 311/7 at the end of day’s play.

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma elected to bat first on a relatively dry surface after winning the toss. South Africa batters were on top of their game for most of the day in conditions favourable for batting, even as West Indies bowlers struggled with their lengths initially.

West Indies got their first breakthrough courtesy an impatient sweep by Dean Elgar (42), which was grasped at short third man by Roston Chase off the bowling of Gudakesh Motie. However, the Proteas soon regained lost ground on the back of some proactive batting from Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi.

The duo added 116 runs for the second wicket. West Indies got their second breakthrough after Markram fell four short of his century while trying to play a sweep off Motie.

It was after de Zorzi was bowled off a brilliant delivery from Motie that West Indies clawed their way back into the game. South Africa lost four wickets for 33 runs in roughly 14 overs to leave Heinrich Klaasen (17*) as the last recognized batter at the crease at the end of the day’s play.

Yet, with 311 runs in their kitty, and two spinners in the side, South Africa would believe they have the upper hand on a surface that is supposed to take turn as the game progresses.


ICC

 

[MenInG]

South Africa add just 9 runs on Day 2 before being bowled out but WI batters don't disappoint


RSA 320
WI 5/1 (5) CRR: 1

 

[MenInG]

WI 251
RSA 320 & 4/0 (3) CRR: 1.33
Day 2: Stumps - South Africa lead by 73 runs

Looks like an easy win for South Africa

 

[Bewal Express]

With such a terrible batting lineup, surely J Holder can give up his bowling and bat at 4. He is technically good and can score big and is wasted at 7 and 8.

 

[MenInG]

Former captain Jason Holder lifted a struggling West Indies and frustrated South Africa with an innings of 81 not out on the second day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Thanks largely to Holder, the West Indies scored 251 in their first innings. They trailed by 69 runs but it looked likely to be much worse before Holder played a sparkling innings.

South Africa faced three overs at the end of the day, scoring four runs without loss to take their overall lead to 73 runs.

Whereas none of his teammates could score freely -- and none managed more than Kyle Mayers' battling 29 off 83 balls -- the tall Holder looked in command from the start of his innings.

Batting at number eight, he went in with the West Indies in big trouble at 116 for six in reply to South Africa's 320 all out.

Holder and Joshua Da Silva (26) started the recovery by putting on 41 for the seventh wicket.

The comeback accelerated as the last two batsmen, Kemar Roach (13) and Gudakesh Motie (17) helped Holder add 89 runs for the last two wickets.

The 10th-wicket partnership of 58 with Motie was the highest of the innings.

Holder hit four sixes and eight fours in a 117-ball innings.

Until Holder started playing his strokes, none of the West Indies batsmen were able to break the shackles of a disciplined South African bowling attack.

Gerald Coetzee, playing in his second Test, took three for 41 and fellow fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took two for 19. Rabada only sent down 12 overs and did not bowl after tea.

On a pitch expected to take spin later in the match, spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj bowled a combined 38.3 overs but could only take three wickets while conceding 140 runs.

The day started well for the West Indies when they claimed South Africa's remaining three wickets in the first three overs of the day.

But the West Indies innings started badly when Tagenarine Chanderpaul was run out for one by a direct hit from cover by South African captain Temba Bavuma.

The tourists slumped to 51 for four before Roston Chase (28) and Mayers put on a patient 52 for the fifth wicket.

AFP

 

[sweep_shot]

South Africa are looking good to whitewash Windies.

A target of 300 should be enough.

 

[daytrader]

WI 251
RSA 320 & 8/1 (6.5) CRR: 1.17
Day 3: 1st Session - South Africa lead by 77 runs

 

[MenInG]

All gone for West Indies I feel - no way WI can chase this or more.

WI 251
RSA 320 & 287/7 (93) CRR: 3.09
Day 3: Stumps - South Africa lead by 356 runs

 

[Saj]

Temba Bavuma produced his best century for the Proteas to ensure they went to stumps on day three of the second Betway Test against West Indies in the pound seat at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.

Nearly six weeks after delivering his best One-Day International ton against England in a crucial series win, the South Africa captain scored an unbeaten career-best 171 off 275 balls (20 fours) to almost single-handed carry his side into a strong position.

They reached the close on the third day with a total of 287 for seven thanks in the main to Bavuma, whose magnificent performance took the hosts’ lead to 356 after they were in a precarious position early on. His main support came from Wiaan Mulder (42) and Simon Harmer (19) to some extent, but the rest of the batters struggled.

The South Africans had started the day on four for none and they fell into early trouble when Dean Elgar (5) and Tony de Zorzi (1) both fell inside the opening half-hour, Kyle Mayers (2/25) causing the early damage.

That brought Bavuma in with the score on eight for two and a massive rebuilding job awaited. Things got even worse as the morning progressed with batter of the series thus far, Aiden Markram, edging Kemar Roach (1/54) behind to Joshua da Silva for 18.

It was 32 for three at that stage and another wicket fell 37 runs later when Ryan Rickelton (10) edged Raymon Reifer (1/36) to the West Indian wicketkeeper as the Proteas battled to string together any meaningful partnerships.

Then when Alzarri Joseph (2/49) next removed Heinrich Klaasen (14), the home side were reeling on 103 for five.

Bavuma was a spectator at the other end for most of that time, but he finally find support through Mulder as the pair added 103 for the sixth wicket to double South Africa’s score.

During the partnership Bavuma went to only his second Test century in 192 balls and he then picked up the pace to reach his 150 in another 62 deliveries as he shared an important 71-run stand with Harmer.

The skipper lost his partner a few overs before stumps when he was trapped leg before wicket by Jason Holder (1/35), but he remained unbeaten to leave the home side in a strong position.

 

[MenInG]

Big task ahead for WI now - Not too confident that they are upto it

 

[MenInG]

As expected...

RSA 320 & 321
WI 251 & 34/6 (18.5) CRR: 1.81
Day 4: Lunch Break - West Indies need 357 runs

I always wonder how bad it can get for the Windies, well they never surprise me.

 

[Saj]

Absolute shambles.

South Africa win by 284 runs.

 

[MenInG]

SA win the 2-match series by a 2-0 margin

 

[sweep_shot]

Even though South Africa won the series 2-0, Windies fought well.

I thought they would get blown away. But, they were competitive.

 

[MenInG]

South Africa won the second Test against West Indies in Johannesburg by 284 runs, to finish their World Test Championship cycle with an emphatic 2-0 series win.

The Proteas began the day with a lead of 356 runs over West Indies. A flurry of quick wickets meant that they were bowled out at 321, having added merely 34 runs to the overnight total. Jason Holder (3/48) and Kyle Mayers (3/46) were the pick of West Indies bowlers.

However, an imposing target of 391 proved to be more than enough as West Indies' batting unit collapsed like a pack of cards in the second innings. Six West Indies batters fell to single-digit scores.

At the end of first session, West Indies were in deep trouble at 34/6, and it seemed like they'd fail to cross 100.

But Joshua Da Silva (34), Holder (19) and Alzarri Joseph (18) showed some fight lower down the order and helped them to 106.

Gerald Coetzee (3/37), Simon Harmer (3/45), Kagiso Rabada (2/19) and Keshav Maharaj (2/4) starred with the ball.

The only bad news for South Africa on the day was a freak mishap for Maharaj, which occurred while he was celebrating the dismissal of Mayers. The slow left-arm orthodox spinner hurt his left foot and had to be stretchered off from the ground.

The first Test between the two sides at Centurion had ended in an 87-run win for the hosts.

With this 2-0 series win, South Africa are placed third in the WTC standings.

They have now won 22 out of 32 Tests against the Men in Maroon.

ICC

 

[Firebat]

DP World Lions and Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has been ruled out of the three-match Betway One-Day International (ODI) series against West Indies due to a left side strain.

The 25-year-old experienced discomfort during the second Betway Test at DP World Wanderers Stadium and subsequent scans revealed a grade one side strain. All-rounder Wayne Parnell has been named as Mulder’s replacement.

Tabraiz Shamsi has also been added to the squad for the injured Keshav Maharaj.

The squad for the first and second ODIs will assemble in East London on Monday.

Proteas 1st and 2nd ODIs squad against West Indies
Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins),Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).

Proteas 3rd ODI squad against West Indies
Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).


South Africa Betway One-Day International Series against West Indies

Thursday, 16 March at 13:00
South Africa vs West Indies - Buffalo Park, East London

Saturday, 18 March at 13:00
South Africa vs West Indies – Buffalo Park, East London

Tuesday, 21 March at 10:00
South Africa vs West Indies – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

 

[MenInG]

The West Indies Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named Roston Chase as the replacement for Obed McCoy in the 15-member squad for the T20 International Series (T20I) against South Africa starting on 25 March. McCoy was named in the original squad subject to medical clearance but has been ruled out of the upcoming series due to a knee injury.

 

[sweep_shot]

1st ODI today.

It is raining now. Chance of a washout.

 

[MenInG]

South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI

Toss delayed due to rain

 

[Firebat]

The match has been abandoned without a ball bowled.

 

[Firebat]

Temba Bavuma scored a second century for the Proteas in as many games but it was not enough as they fell to a 48-run defeat to West Indies in the second Betway One-Day International (ODI) at Buffalo Park in East London on Saturday.

The South Africa captain, who recorded a career-best 172 in the second Test against the same opponents a few days ago, stood almost man alone with his outstanding career-best 144 (118 balls, 11 fours, 7 sixes).

It was his highest ODI score and also the first time in his career that he managed back-to-back international centuries, but the diminutive right-hander lacked support as the hosts faded away to end their pursuit of a hefty 336 on 287 all out.

That tall total for the tourists was set up by his counterpart Shai Hope scoring an equally impressive unbeaten 128 (115 balls, 5 fours, 7 sixes) that set his side on their way to a 1-0 lead in the series.

Game one of the three-match sequence was abandoned without a ball being bowled in East London due to rain on Thursday and it now means that the best the Proteas can hope for a share of the spoils when they series concludes in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Earlier it was the West Indian batter who made merry after Hope won the toss and opted to bat at the Eastern Cape venue, staging international cricket for the first time in over three years.
South Africa did a rare quadruple at the start by fielding four debutants in Gerald Coetzee, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs.

But it was West Indies that flourished during the first half of the game with their entire top order crossing 30, barring Shamarh Brooks who recorded a five-ball duck after being cleaned up by pick-of-the-bowlers Coetzee (3/57).

Brandon King (30) and Kyle Mayers (36) put on 67 for the opening wicket, before both fell to Bjorn Fortuin (2/57) either side of Brooks’ dismissal.
Hope then arrived and together with Nicholas Pooran (39) and Rovman Powell (46), did the bulk of the scoring to lift the islanders to a powerful 335 for eight.

In reply, Bavuma and Quinton de Kock (48) gave their side a flying start thanks to the latter’s three sixes and five fours in 26 balls that put them on 76 for none in the ninth.

Rickelton (14) put on 47 with his captain for the next wicket and De Zorzi (27) added 61 for the third, but three quick wickets altered the direction of the game. When De Zorzi was in, the Proteas were well on track at 184 for two in the 25th over, but they then lost three for 26 – amongst the wickets being Rassie van der Dussen (8) and Tristan Stubbs (6) to suddenly slip to 210 for five.

Marco Jansen (17) and Bjorn Fortuin (1) fell in the same 33rd over sent down by Akeal Hosein (3/59), and despite the valiant efforts of Bavuma, who beat his previous best of 113 against Ireland on debut in 2016, the home side faded away to be bowled out in 41.4 overs.

 

[sweep_shot]

Wow! West Indies won a game in South Africa. I thought they would lose every single game.

Good for them.

 

[daytrader]

South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd ODI
Venue: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

South Africa won the toss and opted to field


West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope(w/c), Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Yannic Cariah

South Africa (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi

Temba Bavuma rested due to a hamstring

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Good decision to bowl first. Par at Potchefstroom while batting first is around 260 when top teams have played each other. But it's a chasing venue so you need around 285-290 to have a decisive advantage.

 

[MenInG]

Temba Bavuma experienced hamstring discomfort following the second Betway ODI against West Indies and as a precautionary measure, he has been ruled out of today’s match

Aiden Markram will captain the side

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

So, regarding the SA lineup, I’m curious about how this meets their own transformation targets? Isn’t it supposed to be 6 non white players, including 4 black players, per side, on average?

Because everytime you see a SA side nowadays, it’s always got 7-8 white players in the team.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

So, regarding the SA lineup, I’m curious about how this meets their own transformation targets? Isn’t it supposed to be 6 non white players, including 4 black players, per side, on average?

Because everytime you see a SA side nowadays, it’s always got 7-8 white players in the team.

Cricket South Africa had announced earlier that they were progressively increasing transformation targets and wanted to have 7 non white players by the 2022-23 season.

Not sure what happened. Maybe they realised that they don't have enough non white players . Also I don't think Markram and Parnell are considered white

 

[sweep_shot]

WI are probably losing this one.

WI - 194/6 (36.1 overs).

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Good decision to bowl first. Par at Potchefstroom while batting first is around 260 when top teams have played each other. But it's a chasing venue so you need around 285-290 to have a decisive advantage.

25 -30 runs short . Had Brooks not been run out and they played with a bit more sense, it was achievable.

 

[MenInG]

72 from Brandon King

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WI 260 (48.2)
RSA 7/0 (1.2) CRR: 5.25 REQ: 5.22
South Africa need 254 runs

 

[sweep_shot]

SA - 250/6 (29 overs).

Great hitting.

They need 11 more runs to win and tie the series 1-1.

 

[sweep_shot]

All over. South Africa win by 4 wickets.

They chased down 261 in 29.3 overs.

Series ends at 1-1.

 

[Saj]

An astonishing second career century by Heinrich Klaasen helped the Proteas thump West Indies by four wickets to earn a share of their Betway One-Day International (ODI) Series at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

The right-hander plundered an unbeaten 119 from just 61 balls (15 fours, 5 sixes) – and along the way recorded the fourth fastest century by a South African – to help the hosts chase down a target of 261 inside 30 overs.

Klaasen reached three figures from just 54 balls, only AB de Villiers (twice) and Mark Boucher, were quicker than him to reach there, as the home side ensured the three-match series ended 1-1. The first game of their showdown was washed out in East London last week.

Before Klaasen’s heroics, Marco Jansen (2/46), Bjorn Fortuin (2/46) and Gerald Coetzee (2/53) all took two wickets each to shoot out the tourists for 260 in 48.2 overs. Brandon King top-scored for the away side with 72 (72 balls, 11 fours, 1 six).

But that total proved a relatively easy one for the South Africans, who fell into early trouble before being rescued by one of the most memorable batting performances of the season.

The hosts were without several players at the start, captain Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks and Sisanda Magala were all ruled out meaning T20I skipper Aiden Markram was placed in temporary charge.

After winning the toss and bowling, the Proteas struck regular blows all through the West Indies innings. King and Shamarh Brooks (18) did manage to string together a 71-run stand for the second wicket to take the score to 110 for one in the 19th over, before both fell less than three overs apart from each other.

Their losses proved key with the visitors then struggling to really find real momentum. Nicholas Pooran (39) and Jason Holder (36) were the best any of the other batters could muster with the islanders fading away to 260 with 10 balls of their innings remaining.

Apart from Jansen, Fortuin and Coetzee’s doubles, Markram was also excellent with one for 30 in 10 overs, with Wayne Parnell (1/30) and Lungi Ngidi (1/45) sharing the remaining wickets.

South Africa’s reply began poorly with Ryan Rickelton (3) falling in the third over, followed by Rassie van der Dussen in the fifth even though the home side were racing along at that point to reach 36 for two in the fifth.

They continued to attack and lost two more wickets in the 11th and 13th overs – first Aiden Markram went for 25 and then Tony de Zorzi departed for 21 leaving the home side on 87 for four. That brought Klaasen to the crease and he initially rebuilt with David Miller (17) during a stand of 55 in which he went to 50 in 30 balls.

More trouble followed when Miller was removed as the hosts fell to 142 for five, leaving them dangerously placed. However, Klaasen continued to play bold cricket and accelerate. He found someone to keep him company too in Jansen (43). The pair took their side to within 16 of the target during a stand of 103, with Parnell (4*) helping complete the job in 29.3 overs.

 

[MenInG]

South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I

Reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain

West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field


Teams:

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

West Indies (Playing XI): Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Sheldon Cottrell, Alzarri Joseph

 

[Saj]

Set to chase 132 runs, West Indies sealed a thrilling win courtesy of their skipper Rovman Powell hitting an unbeaten 43-run knock. Earlier, David Miller unleashed carnage as his quick firing 48 run knock helped the Proteas post a target of 132 runs. South Africa has been tasked to bat first after West Indies won the toss and opted to field. After a rain delay of over 2 hours, the game was adjudged to be a 11-overs per side game.

 

[sweep_shot]

Well done, Windies.

They pulled off an unlikely win.

 

[Saj]

Another T20I coming up - Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion