Massive triumph in Johannesburg headlines South Africa’s 2-0 series win over West Indies
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.
South Africa are closing in on a victory ✌️#WTC23 | #SAvWI | Scorecard: https://t.co/holkApIRGI pic.twitter.com/3ZSBjKQV9Y
— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
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.
A comprehensive victory for South Africa as they complete a 2-0 series whitewash 👏#WTC23 | #SAvWI | Scorecard: https://t.co/holkApIRGI pic.twitter.com/wHeqaJ6tnl
— ICC (@ICC) March 11, 2023
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.