West Indian Legends vs South African Legends, Road Safety T20 World Series, 2020

That is it from this game. South African Legends get their campaign off to a winning start. West Indian Legends, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the points table with back-to-back loses. The Road Safety T20 World Series action will continue on 13th March as South African Legends will take on Sri Lankan Legends. That game will begin at 1900 local (1330 GMT). Hope to see you for that game. Till then, cheers!

Jonty Rhodes, the South African Legends skipper, says it is a good way to get the tournament started. States there is a bit of carry on the wicket, a good one to bat on, the bowlers did well to pull things back and one partnership is what they needed and they got it. Mentions it was about playing Tino Best off but then once again Morkel got into his own, he hit them long. Ends by saying it was all good so far and they would have the full squad to choose from in the next game as Klusener comes in.

Albie Morkel is named the Man of the Match for his brilliant knock. He starts by saying he feels great, he never got an opportunity to bat with Jonty Rhodes and it was an amazing experience. Adds that he did not play for 15 months. Mentions that he is in a coaching role, they did have a few training sessions and he hopes they can do well in the next game too.

Brian Lara, the West Indian Legends skipper, says the batting went wrong, they did not capitalize on the start they got. Adds that 142 is not enough as the ball comes onto the bat later on and they needed to score more. Mentions their bowlers did a good job but Rhodes and Morkel played really well. Further says that Tino Best is bowling really well and they were good till the 10th over but Morkel and Rhodes played really well. Ends by saying they need to play better in the next game and win as it is a must-win game.

The Windies bowlers started off well with the new ball but their spinners disappointed in the middle overs. All three of their spinners failed to keep it tight and were taken to the cleaners by Morkel and Rhodes. A lot was expected of Badree and Benn but they could not provide the goods and that led to the downfall of the Windies. Stay tuned for the presentation...

A relatively easy win in the end for South Africa! The script of this game was almost similar to the one yesterday. Chasing a moderate total, the South Africans lost wickets early on. They struggled for the first 10 overs but then run scoring became easy. They needed to go at something around 9 per over in the last 10 and they did that quite easily. They have won the game with around 10 balls to spare. Morkel and Rhodes are the heroes. The two managed a 100-plus run stand with both scoring fifties.

18.3

4

FOUR! Floated delivery on off, Morkel guides it very fine towards third man for a boundary. SOUTH AFRICA LEGENDS WIN BY 6 WICKETS!

18.2

1

Short delivery on middle, Rhodes pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.

18.1

1

Fifty for Albie Morkel! Tossed up delivery on off, Morkel pushes it towards covers for a single. It has been an excellent innings from him.

17.6

2

Full delivery on off, Rhodes drives it through covers for a couple.

17.5

1

Full delivery on middle, Morkel flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

17.4

4

FOUR! On a length on off, Morkel lofts it over covers for a boundary.

17.3

2

Full toss on middle, Morkel lofts it uppishly over mid on. It goes towards long on where the fielder does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.

17.3

1nb

NO BALL! Length delivery on off, Morkel guides it towards point. Free Hit coming up!

17.2

1

Full on off this time. Rhodes strokes it to sweeper cover and gets a single to bring up his FIFTY! This has been a superb knock, a knock we were so used to in the 90s but we are witnessing it once again in 2020. The skipper has led from the front and has dragged his team very close to the finish line.

17.1

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Full on off and middle, Rhodes pushes it to mid off.

Bowling change. Adam Sanford to bowl out.

16.6

4

FOUR! Floated delivery on off, Morkel lofts it over covers for a boundary. South Africa Legends need 15 runs in 18 balls.

16.5

4

FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on middle, Morkel sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary.

16.4

1

Flighted delivery on off, Rhodes punches it through covers for a single.

16.3

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Loopy delivery outside off, Rhodes looks to play a reverse sweep but misses it.

16.2

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Floated delivery on off, Rhodes plays it towards point.

16.1

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Morkel flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Sulieman Benn is back on. 2-0-11-1 are his figures so far.

The Time-Out has been signaled! This game has turned on its head! At the end of the 10th over, it was Windies who were favourites but Morkel and Rhodes have now turned it into Africa's favor, it is their game to lose now. 25 needed from 24. Can Windies spring a surprise?

15.6

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Outside off, Rhodes shoulders arms to this one.

15.5

1

Full again on middle, Morkel drives it through mid on for a run.

15.4

1

Full delivery on off, Rhodes drives it through mid off for a single.

15.3

4

FOUR! Excellent shot! Short delivery outside off, Rhodes slaps it over covers for a boundary.

15.2

1

Best bowls a yorker on middle, Morker does well to dig it out and flicks it towards square leg for a single.

15.1

1

On a length on middle, Rhodes flicks it through square leg for a run.

Tino Best is back on.

14.6

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Rhodes flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

14.5

4

FOUR! That is cut away! Short delivery on off, Rhodes makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.

14.4

4

FOUR! Nicely played! Floated delivery on middle, Rhodes plays a slog sweep over square leg for a boundary.

14.3

1

Short delivery on middle, Morkel pulls it through mid on for a run.

14.2

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Loopy delivery on off, Morkel punches it back towards the bowler.

14.2

1wd

WIDE! Tossed up delivery down the leg side, Morkel looks to sweep but misses it.

14.1

4

FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Morkel punches it through mid on for a boundary.

13.6

1

Fuller and around off, this is hit down to long off for one. Another huge over for South Africa, 48 needed in 36.

13.5

4

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Matters getting worse for the Windies! It is a short ball on the body, it is pulled towards deep square leg. The fielder there lets it through and a boundary results.

13.4

1

On the pads, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

13.3

1

Outside off, this is guided towards point for one. Sensible batting.

13.2

6

SIX! This is huge! Morkel is in the mood here! His second biggie. He goes down on one knee and this ends up being in the slot. Full and on middle, Morkel slog sweeps into the mid-wicket stands.

13.1

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Shorter and outside off, Morkel looks to guide it but misses.

12.6

6

SIX! That is huge! Floated delivery on middle, Rhodes plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum. 15 runs have come from the over.

12.5

2

Short and outside off, Rhodes cuts it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.

12.4

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Flighted delivery on off, Rhodes punches it back towards the bowler.

12.4

2wd

WIDE! Tossed up delivery down the leg side, Morkel looks to flick but misses it. It goes past the keeper towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single.

12.3

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STUMPING MISSED! Loopy delivery on off, Morkel comes forward and looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards the keeper on one bounce where Jacobs tries to take the bails off but misses it.

12.2

1

Floated delivery on middle, Rhodes flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

12.1

4

FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on middle, Rhodes sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.

11.6

6

SIX! Excellent use of the feet! Floated delivery on middle, Morkel comes down the track and lofts it over long on for a biggie.

11.5

1lb

Tossed up delivery on leg, Rhodes looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.

11.4

1

Floated delivery on middle, Morkel flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

11.3

1

Loopy delivery on middle, Rhodes sweeps it towards fine leg for a single.

11.2

1

Flighted delivery on middle, Morkel sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.

11.1

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Rhodes drives it through mid off for a single.

10.6

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This is fired on the pads, the batter looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

10.5

1

That has hit him on the helmet! A premeditated shot. It is outside off, Rhodes is early in the position to play a paddle sweep. There is extra bounce, he misses and gets hit on the helmet. It rolls on the off side. A leg bye taken.

10.4

4

FOUR! Too short and Hooper pays the price. Rhodes rocks back and pulls it wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder. Welcome boundary.

10.3

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NOT OUT! Rhodes is in! This is tossed up outside off, JR looks to loft it over the cover fielder but misses. The keeper whips the bails off and appeals. The umpire takes it upstairs. Replays show that Rhodes did drag his back leg out but gets it back in time.

A stumping check! It is referred upstairs. Jonty Rhodes is the man in question.

10.2

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On middle, it is pushed back to the bowler.

10.1

1

Shorter and around middle, Morkel fails to take toll of it. He pulls it towards wide long on for one.

Carl Hooper is on.

9.6

1

Shorter and outside off, Morkel cuts it towards point for one.

9.5

1

Very slow and on middle, Rhodes looks to sweep but is a touch early in the shot. It goes towards square leg for one. 50 up for South Africa.

9.4

1

Shorter again, this is pushed down to long on for one.

9.3

1

Flatter and on off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

9.2

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Slower and slightly shorter on off, it is cut to point.

9.1

1

Leading edge! Morkel fails to pick the googly. He looks to work it against the turn but it goes off the outside edge towards short third man for one.

9.1

2wd

Down the leg side, Rhodes looks to sweep but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and a single is taken. Wided.

8.6

2

Floated delivery on middle, Morkel flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.

8.5

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Short delivery on off, Morkel cuts it to point.

Albie Morkel is the new man in.

Strategic Time Out! West Indies Legends are well on top here and the South Africa Legends need someone to raise up to the occasion with the bat. South Africa Legends need 102 in 68 and with very little batting remaining they need something special.

8.4

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Loopy delivery on off, Jaarsveld drives it uppishly towards the bowler where Benn takes a good return catch. South Africa find themselves in a spot of bother.

8.3

1lb

Flighted delivery on middle, Rhodes looks to sweep but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.

8.2

2

Floated delivery on off, Rhodes comes down the track and lofts it over mid off. The fielder at long off does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple.

8.1

4

FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on off, Rhodes makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.

7.6

1

Tossed up delivery on off, Rhodes drives it through mid off for a single.

7.5

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On off, this is guided towards the man at point.

7.4

1

A single! Shorter and around off, van Jaarsveld slaps it through covers for one.

7.3

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One more dot! On middle, it is pushed to covers.

7.2

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One more dot! On the stumps, the batter looks to cut but ends up chopping it to point. That is a risky shot against Badree.

7.1

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Quicker and on middle, van Jaarsveld stays back and keeps it out.

Samuel Badree is on.

6.6

1

A single to end a tidy start from Benn! Shorter and around middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

6.5

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Another dot as this is driven back to the bowler.

6.4

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Flatter and on middle, this is pushed towards covers.

6.3

1

Very full and on the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

6.2

1

Floats it up on off, this is eased down to long off for one.

6.1

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Slower through the air and on middle, it comes back in with the angle. The batter looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Sulieman Benn is into the attack.

5.6

1

Shorter and around off, this is guided down to third man for one. Another very good over by Best. Three fierce overs from him. He though seems tired as he is now holding his knees. They will probably save one over of his for later. End of the Powerplay and it is Windies who have dominated it. South Africa are 30 for 3.

5.5

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Angled into the pads again, van Jaarsveld looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Best is really bowling quick here, he is beating the batters for pace.

5.4

1lb

A huge shout but a little too high! This starts from outside off and it tails back in. Rhodes looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It goes down towards third man for one. Leg bye signaled.

5.3

1lb

Another single! On the pads again, the batter looks to flick again but it hits the pads and rolls on the square leg. A leg bye taken.

5.2

1

Angled into the pads, the batter looks to flick but the ball hits the pads and rolls on towards fine leg. A run taken. No signal from the umpire so there might be an inside edge.

5.1

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This is on off and it angles back in. It is worked to mid-wicket.

4.6

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A very good ball to end! A yorker on middle, it is jammed back to the bowler.

4.5

1

Rhodes is off the mark straightaway! This is shorter in length and outside off, it is guided down to third man for one.

Jonty Rhodes is the next batsman in.

4.4

W

OUT! KABOOM! Number three down! Sanford has the last laugh. Keeps it very full again and on off, van Wyk looks to whip it but gets an inside edge and the stumps are shattered. South Africa slip further. 119 more needed in 92 balls.

4.3

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A good comeback by the bowler! A yorker on off, it is jammed back to the bowler.

4.2

6

SIX! That is colossal! Wow! Slightly shorter and on middle, van Wyk picks the length early and pulls it well over the mid-wicket stand. A welcome boundary.

4.1

1lb

Angled into the pads, the batter looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls on the off side. A leg bye taken.

3.6

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An excellent yorker on off, it is jammed back to the bowler. End of another top over from Best.

3.5

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This one is angled into the pads, van Wyk works it to mid-wicket.

3.4

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Another dot! Shorter and around off, this is guided towards point.

3.3

1

Shorter and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.

3.2

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Good length and on off, it is guided towards point.

Martin van Jaarsveld is the new batsman in.

3.1

W

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Tino Best has another one! He is on fire here. South Africa in a spot of bother. This is full and tailing away from off. Rudolph looks to drive with no foot movement. It goes off the outside edge and Jacobs takes an easy catch.

2.6

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Another dot to end! Shorter and on the body, van Wyk looks to pull but misses. 127 needed in 102 balls.

2.5

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An appeal but nothing! Van Wyk looks to play the sweep but this is very full around leg. It hits the boot and goes into the hands of the keeper. An appeal but turned down. Going down leg.

2.4

1

A quick run! On the body, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

2.3

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Length and around off, JR guides it to point.

2.2

4

FOUR! Delightful! Fuller and around off, it is a half volley. Rudolph leans into it and creams it through covers. Gets off the mark with a beautiful shot.

2.1

1

In the air... safe! Shorter and on middle, van Wyk looks to pull but the ball gets big on him. He gets a top edge which goes over square leg for one.

2.1

1wd

Down the leg side, it has been wided.

1.6

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Good length and on off, JR pushes it to covers. A successful over from Best comes to an end.

1.5

4b

FOUR BYES! That took off from nowhere! It is a short one and on middle, Rudolph lets it be. It keeps on rising after passing the batter. Jacobs has no chance and it goes down to the third man fence.

1.4

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Length again and outside off, Rudolph leaves it alone.

Jacques Rudolph is the next batsman in.

1.3

W

OUT! LBW! Big wicket and Best is pumped up! Just what the Windies needed defending a moderate total. This is full, fast and tails back in from around off. Gibbs looks to play it with a straight bat but misses. It hits the pad. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Now then, Hawk Eye shows it to be going down leg. Lucky wicket for the Windies, they won't care though.

1.2

1

A good run! Shorter and around off, van Wyk stands tall and taps it on the off side for one.

1.1

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Shorter and around middle, van Wyk looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Tino Best to bowl from the other end.

0.6

1

Another single to end! Shorter and around middle, it is worked towards mid on for one.

0.5

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Outside off, it is left alone.

0.4

1

Another single! Fuller and outside off, Gibbs looks to drive but it goes off the inner half towards mid on for one.

0.3

1

Van Wyk is off the mark! A short one and on middle, van Wyk looks to pull but mistimes it towards square leg for one.

0.3

1wd

Gets it to shape away this time but bowls it well outside off. Left alone. Wided.

0.2

1lb

South Africa are underway! This is on the pads, Gibbs looks to flick but misses. It hits the pads and rolls on the leg side. A single taken. Leg bye signaled.

0.1

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Good start by Sanford! On a length and around off, it comes back a little. Gibbs pushes it back to the bowler.

We are back for the chase. The West Indian Legends players are out in the middle. Herschelle Gibbs and Morne van Wyk will open the innings for South African Legends. Adam Sanford will start the proceedings for West Indian Legends.

So 144 is the target! The Indians did struggle a little yesterday to chase down something around 140 so if the Windies bowl well, this could prove to be a challenging score. The wicket is a little sticky but the South Africans should back themselves to chase this down. Join us for the second essay in a while.

Paul Harris says that he had a lot of fun out there. Adds that he really enjoyed and it was great to take the wickets of Lara, Ganga and Chanderpaul. Mentions he likes to travel to India. Harris also says that if South Africa bat well they will be able to chase this score.

A very good bowling performance from South Africa comes to an end! They will be very satisfied with how things stand at the moment. They though started off poorly as they leaked runs initially. However, Harris' introduction changed things, he got three big wickets and also put a stop on the run-flow. Powell and Hyatt then did have a good partnership but a three-wicket over changed the momentum again. Hooper though played an handy innings to take his side to a decent total. The man for South Africa, Paul Harris is up for an interview now.

19.6

W

OUT! Ben holes out! A wicket to end the last over! A short one and on middle, there is extra bounce. Ben looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards Rhodes at deep square leg who takes an easy catch. WEST INDIES END WITH 143/8!

19.5

1

A couple! A full toss on the pads, this is hit towards deep mid-wicket for one.

19.4

2

Two! Shorter and around off, Hooper swings but fails to get any timing on it. It lands safe in the deep mid-wicket region and two is taken.

19.3

4

DROPPED AND FOUR! That though is an outstanding effort from Morkel! Would have been the catch of the tournament! It is a slower one outside off, Hooper swings but it goes off the outside edge over short third man. Morkel runs back and dives forward with one hand stretched out. The ball hits his hand and goes to the third man fence.

19.2

1

One more slower, it is on the body. Ben swings hard but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.

19.1

1

Slightly shorter and on middle, this is pulled towards deep mid-wicket for one.

18.6

1b

A good slower one outside off, it is shorter in length. Hooper looks to pull but misses. It bounces in front of the keeper who fails to collect it cleanly and a run is taken. An excellent penultimate over from van der Wath.

Sulieman Benn is the new batsman in.

18.5

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Short of a length delivery, Best looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards the keeper where Morne van Wyk moves to his right and takes a comfortable catch.

18.4

1

Full delivery on middle, Hooper flicks it towards fine leg for a single.

Change of bats for Best!

18.3

1

Length delivery on off, Best comes down the track and flicks it over mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.

18.2

1

Full delivery on off, Hooper lofts it over the bowler's head towards long off. The batsmen cross ends.

18.1

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On a length on off, Hooper punches it to point.

Johan van der Wath to bowl the 19th over.

17.6

1

Rudolph loses it in the light there! A slower one on off, Hooper is once again early in his shot. He chips it towards mid off where JR is seen running back. It lands well short. One taken.

17.5

1

A slower one on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

17.4

4

FOUR! Handy runs! Best makes room and comes down the track. McLaren bowls it fast and outside off. Best swings, it goes off the outside edge and over short third man for a boundary.

17.3

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Another dot! A slower bumper, Best ducks under it pretty early.

17.2

1

One more slower ball, Hooper waits for it and guides it towards point for one.

17.1

.

An excellent slower one outside off, Hooper is way too early in his swing and he misses it.

Ryan McLaren is back on.

16.6

1

A single to end a good over for the Windies! On off, Hooper drops it towards the off side for one.

16.5

2

Good shot and good fielding! This is outside off, Hooper slaps it through covers. The fielder in the deep runs to his right, slips but still manages to stop it. Two taken.

16.4

6

SIX! That is some shot by Hooper! Excellent use of the wrists and a lot of power generated there. It is a slower one and fuller around middle. Hooper whips it and it goes over the mid-wicket fence. The Windies would love a few more of these.

16.3

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One more slower one, it lands and cuts back in. Hooper drops it on the pitch. A dot.

16.2

1

Another single! Shorter and on middle, this is worked towards square leg and a single is taken.

16.1

1

Outside off, this is guided towards third man for one.

Strategic Time Out!

15.6

1

A single to end! Fuller and around off, this is driven towards cover. The fielder picks up as the batters go for one. Had he hit, Hooper was a goner but the fielder misses. Another good over for the South Africans.

15.5

1

One more slower one outside off, Best guides it down to third man and takes one.

15.4

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A dot! Shorter and outside off, Best slashes but fails to get bat on ball.

15.3

2

Nice shot for two! Fuller and it is the slower one on off, Best lofts it over mid off. It is not right off the middle so the fielder from long on cuts it off and two runs taken.

15.3

1wd

Down the leg side, Best looks to sweep it fine on the leg side but misses. Wided.

15.2

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A slower one outside off, Best looks to drag it on the leg side but misses.

15.1

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A full toss on middle, Best is taken by surprise. He works it to mid-wicket.

Johan van der Wath is back on.

14.6

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Good length and on off, Hooper pushes it towards cover and wants a run but is sent back. End of an over which completely turns the tide in South Africa's favor. Three wickets and five runs in it.

14.5

1

No team hat-trick! It is on a length and around middle, Best works it on the leg side and takes one.

Tino Best is the new man in.

14.4

W

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The Windies are falling apart here! Third wicket in the over. Jacobs bags a golden duck. It is on a length and around off, Jacobs looks to guide it towards short third man but gets a faint outside edge and the keeper takes a simple catch. 140 now looks farfetched.

Ridley Jacobs is the next batsman in.

14.3

W

OUT! RUN OUT! On a good length on middle, Powell looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. It goes towards the leg side. Powell sets off and Morne van Wyk fires a direct hit at his end. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Powell is short of his crease.

A run out check! It is referred upstairs.

14.2

4

FOUR! Nice shot! Full delivery on off, Powell drives it uppishly over covers for a boundary.

Carl Hooper is the new man in.

14.1

W

OUT! Taken! Once again the bowling change does the trick for South Africa. It is a good slower one, fuller and outside off. Hyatt swings but is a touch early in the shot. He gets a top edge towards point where Van Jaarsveld takes an easy catch. The partnership which was going strong has been cut short.

13.6

1

On a good length on middle, Hyatt looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends.

13.5

6

SIX! Amazing shot! Full delivery on middle, Hyatt flicks it over square leg where the fielder tries to go for the catch but it goes over him for a maximum.

13.4

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On a good length on middle, Hyatt looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.

13.3

1

Full delivery on middle, Powell drives it through mid on for a run.

13.2

2

Length delivery on middle, Powell flicks it through square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.

13.1

1

On a length on middle, Hyatt flicks it through square leg for a single.

12.6

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A dot to end but another good over for the Windies! Full and on off, it is hit hard but to covers.

12.5

6

SIX! Powell is in no mood to play anybody out. He goes after it and gets the maximum. Right in the slot this. Full and on middle, Powell clears his front leg and hits it high and long over long on.

12.5

1wd

Down the leg side, the batter looks to flick but misses. Wided.

12.4

1

One more single! The Windies are probably playing out South Africa's best bowler today. On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

12.3

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Gives it a lot of flight and it gets it to dip nicely. Hyatt plays it back to the bowler.

12.2

1

A yorker on middle, Powell jams it out towards point for one.

12.1

1

Loopy ball on off, this is hit hard towards long off for one.

11.6

1

An off cutter. It lands on off, it turns back in. Hyatt looks to defend but it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket for one. 13 from the over. A good one for the Windies. They need a few more like these.

11.5

2

Fuller and around off, this is driven back past the bowler. The fielder at long off runs to his right and stops it. Two taken.

11.5

1wd

WIDE! Down the leg side, Hyatt once again fails to flick. This time it is wided.

11.4

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Hyatt misses out there! On the pads, Hyatt looks to flick but misses. It hits his pad and goes to the keeper. An appeal but nothing.

11.3

1

Clever batting! Follows the biggie with a single as he works it through mid-wicket.

11.2

6

SIX! All the way! A welcome boundary. A good hit! It is angled into the pads, Powell whips it and gets all of it. It goes well over the mid-wicket stand. Powell is a guy who can hit it big and he needs to do so here.

11.1

2

Slightly shorter and outside off, Powell guides it through backward point for two.

10.6

1

Swing and just a run! This is angled into the batter, Powell swings but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.

10.5

1

Fuller and on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.

10.4

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Flatter and on off, it is kept out.

Danza Hyatt is the next batsman in.

10.3

W

OUT! TIMBER! Harris has another and probably the biggest of them all. Lara is out of here. Another low score for him. He looks to take on the left-arm spinner. Comes down the track but is beaten in the dip of the ball. He swings but misses and the off pole is hit. Windies in big trouble now.

10.2

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Outside off and it turns back in. Lara looks to play it with an open face but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

10.1

1

Very full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

9.6

1

Another single to end one more good over! On the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

9.5

1

Shotish again and outside off, Lara mistimes it through covers for one.

9.4

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Shorter and outside off, Lara looks to guide it towards third man but misses.

9.3

1

In the air... safe! Fuller and around off, Powell looks to go downtown but only manages to hit it high up in the air towards mid off. Long off runs in but fails to get to it. A single.

9.2

1

Dropped! That though is a terrific effort! This is fuller and around off, Lara strokes it uppishly towards cover. Gibbs there dives to his right and looks to take it with one hand but the ball does not stick. A single only.

9.1

1

Outside off, Powell guides it down to third man and takes one.

Andrew Hall is on.

8.6

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Powell flicks it through square leg for a single.

8.5

1

Floated delivery on middle, Lara flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

8.4

1

Flighted delivery on off, Powell pushes it towards covers for a single.

Ricardo Powell is the new man in.

Strategic Time Out!

8.3

W

OUT! TIMBER! Loopy delivery on middle, Ganga looks to loft it but misses it and gets bowled. Ganga completely missed that delivery. It hits the leg stump.

8.2

1

Floated delivery on middle, Lara flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

8.1

1

Tossed up delivery on middle, Ganga flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

7.6

1

A single to end! A good dipping slower one on the pads, it is worked down to fine leg for one.

7.5

4

FOUR! A welcome boundary for the Windies! This is short and outside off, Ganga stands tall and cuts it through point. No chance for the sweeper.

7.4

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A length delivery, it is angled into the body. Ganga drops it on the off side with soft hands. One more dot.

7.3

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Slightly fuller and outside off, Ganga slashes but misses. The runs have dried up here.

7.2

2

Fumble and two! Outside off, this is slapped through covers. The fielder in the deep fumbles and the batters take one more. 50 up for the Windies.

7.1

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Good stop! Fuller and around off, Ganga smashes it back towards the bowler who gets his hand down and stops it.

Ryan Mclaren is on.

6.6

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Fires it on off, Lara lunges and keeps it out. A successful over by Harris comes to an end.

Brian Lara is the next batsman in.

6.5

W

OUT! In the air... taken! There is the much-needed wicket for South Africa. The ploy to get the spinner on works. Chanderpaul gets out the sweep shot but there is extra bounce on this one. He gets a top edge and it goes straight to deep square leg where Hall takes it.

6.4

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On off, blocked.

6.3

1b

Stumping chance goes abegging! This is slower through the air and angled into the pads. Ganga looks to go big but misses. He drags his leg out in the process. The keeper fails to collect it. It goes towards short fine leg for one. Bye signaled.

6.3

1wd

Down the leg side, it is left alone. Wided.

6.2

1

Deft but only for one! Shorter and just outside off, Chanderpaul guides it towards short third man for one.

6.1

1

Slower through the air and on off, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Paul Harris is on now!

5.6

1

On the bounce! Shorter and on middle, Ganga pulls it over square leg but short of deep square leg. A single. A good over to end the Powerplay. Windies are in a good position after it. They are 44 for 1.

5.5

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On the off pole, Ganga keeps it out nicely.

5.4

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Slashes and misses! Shorter and outside off, Ganga goes after it but fails to put bat on ball.

5.3

1

Shorter and just outside off, Chanderpaul guides it down to third man and takes one.

5.2

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Uppish but safe! One more slower one, fuller and on off. Chanderpaul drives it uppishly but short of mid off. Another dot.

5.1

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Confusion but safe! A slower one on off, Chanderpaul pushes it towards cover and sets off. Ganga takes a few steps ahead but then sends him back in time.

4.6

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A good shot but for no runs! Fuller and on off, this is driven to mid off.

4.5

2

Slight misfield and two! On the pads, this is worked towards mid-wicket. The fielder there dives to his right but only makes a half stop. A couple taken.

4.4

1

Slightly shorter again and outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

4.3

.

A good comeback! Bends his back on this one and bowls it shorter and around off, he gets some extra bounce. SC defends it by taking one hand off the handle.

4.2

4

FOUR! Dealing in boundaries are the Windies! This is full and outside off, Chanderpaul plays it late and gets it past point for one more boundary.

4.1

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Fuller and around off, Chanderpaul looks to drive but mistimes it towards mid off.

3.6

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A dot to end! On off, Ganga stays back and guides it towards point.

3.5

4

FOUR! Third in the over! Once again an over with three boundaries! This is a little too straight, Ganga clips it nicely past the short fine leg fielder and into the fence. Windies off to a flier here.

3.4

4

FOUR! Crashed! Shot of the game so far! This is slightly fuller and outside off, Ganga stands tall and hammers it through wide mid off. No chance of stopping those. Consecutive boundaries.

3.3

4

FOUR! Slightly short and Morkel pays the price. Ganga rocks back quickly and pulls it wide of mid on and it races to the fence again.

3.2

1

Good running! This is on off, it is tapped towards cover for one.

3.1

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A good short one! It rises on the batsman. Chanderpaul looks to defend but it hits the splice of the bat and lands well short of point.

Albie Morkel is on now!

2.6

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A dot to end another good over by van der Wath. Back of a length and on off, defended.

2.5

2

Leading edge but safe! On the pads, Ganga looks to flick but closes the face of the bat early. He gets a leading edge which clears mid on and a run is taken.

2.4

.

A good slower one on off, DG keeps it out. He wants a run but is sent back.

2.3

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Goes back to bowling it on a length. Ganga keeps it out.

2.2

4

FOUR! First boundary for Ganga and it is raining boundaries here! This is fuller and on middle, Ganga works it wide of mid on and it races away to the fence quickly.

2.1

.

Fuller and on middle, Ganga strokes it back towards the bowler who makes a good stop by getting low in his followthrough.

1.6

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A dot to end but an expensive first from Kruger. This is shortish again and around off, SC chops it to point.

1.5

4

FOUR! Third in the over! 16 from it with a ball to go and Chanderpaul looks excellent again. This is fuller and around off, Chanderpaul leans into it and creams it through covers. No stopping that.

1.4

4

FOUR! Second boundary in the over! Through the leg side this time. This is short and on middle, Chanderpaul stands tall and pulls it through mid-wicket and bags another boundary.

1.3

1

Fuller and on off, this is driven towards mid off for one.

1.3

1wd

WIDE! One more delivery down the leg side, it is once again wided.

1.3

1wd

WIDE! Down the leg side, Ganga looks to flick but misses.

1.2

1

What did the bowler do there! This is on a length and around off, Chanderpaul cuts it towards point. The batters go for a run. Rhodes fumbles, he gets to the ball quickly and has a shy at the non-striker's end. The ball seems to be hitting the stumps but the bowler comes in the way and tries to deflect it onto the stumps but deflects it away. A single in the end.

1.1

4

FOUR! Off the mark in style is SC! This is fuller and outside off, Chanderpaul guides it past point and the ball races away to the fence.

0.6

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DROPPED! This could have been a wicket maiden! Ganga comes down the track but does not get to the pitch of the ball. He still goes ahead with the shot but mistimes it back to the bowler who tails to hang on.

0.5

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BEATEN AGAIN! Another outswinger. It starts on off and then shapes away. Ganga once again looks to defend but is beaten.

0.4

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One more shorter in length delivery, Ganga hangs back and pushes it to covers.

0.3

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Shorter and around off, this is guided to point.

0.2

.

Swing! Fuller and around off, it shapes away late. Ganga looks to drive but is beaten.

0.1

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Back of a length and on off, it is defended.

We are all set for the action to begin! Johan van der Wath to start the proceedings for South Africa. Darren Ganga and Shivnarine Chanderpaul to open the innings for West Indies.

TOSS - South Africa win the toss and elect to field.

4th game of the Road Safety World Series T20 2020 and it is a clash between South Africa and West Indies. The former is playing its first game and the latter lost its first. Both will be eager to bag two points here tonight. Quite a few exciting players who could have been a T20 sensation but never got a chance to play the shortest format will be in action. Let's hope for another close encounter.

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Match 4, Navi Mumbai, March 11, 2020, 07:00 PM