118/6 (10.0)
CR : 11.80
114/3 (10.0)
CR : 11.40
West Indies won by 6 runs (DLS METHOD) 🏆
Player of the Match
Gudakesh Motie
3/17
Time for the post-match presentation...
Aiden Markram (South Africa Captain): "[Complications of a curtailed contest] Yeah, it becomes quite tricky. 5 overs of powerplay and then 5 overs of death. So, they hit the ball really well. Pretty good against the spin. Got to a score that was going to take quite a bit to chase and we backed ourselves but just fell short.
[On the experience of such situations ahead of World Cup] Yeah, a lot. Everyone was asked to do a role and it was a good exercise for us. Quite a few of the guys put their hands up and showed some good promise. Definitely, good stuff to take from tonight. In front of a great crowd.
[Gains from the series] Thought it was a good series. Lots of players showed form, nice thing going into the World Cup. Now it is just about getting there and assessing the conditions. Try to hit the ground running. We have a warm up game and then straight into the comp. Exciting times ahead, yeah, happy with where the team is at.
[On World Cup squad] Yeah, think we have got all the bases covered. We will pick an 11 on the day but happy with where everyone is in the squad at the moment and how everyone is looking and building up towards that World Cup."
[On the experience of such situations ahead of World Cup] Yeah, a lot. Everyone was asked to do a role and it was a good exercise for us. Quite a few of the guys put their hands up and showed some good promise. Definitely, good stuff to take from tonight. In front of a great crowd.
[Gains from the series] Thought it was a good series. Lots of players showed form, nice thing going into the World Cup. Now it is just about getting there and assessing the conditions. Try to hit the ground running. We have a warm up game and then straight into the comp. Exciting times ahead, yeah, happy with where the team is at.
[On World Cup squad] Yeah, think we have got all the bases covered. We will pick an 11 on the day but happy with where everyone is in the squad at the moment and how everyone is looking and building up towards that World Cup."
Shai Hope (West Indies Captain): "Ya very happy. Great to see the guys fight back from the last two defeats and finish on a winning note.
Firstly I would say it is challenging to set a total. Because you are not sure what is going to be enough. A team batting second always has the advantage. Guys started well today. It is never easy stopping and starting. Great to see the guys stepping up.
I said it is more about fine tuning and ticking more boxes now. It is more of finding the formula and hopefully go on to win the trophy. Good signs. A lot of positives. Shimron Hetmyer is back in runs and doing it consistently. Bowlers hit their straps and are looking a lot different. We just want to continue as a team and go onto the tournament on a high.
I think it is necessary from a bowling stand point to hit the good areas. Shamar came in and it was important for us. Very happy to see those things and we just want to continue from here."
Firstly I would say it is challenging to set a total. Because you are not sure what is going to be enough. A team batting second always has the advantage. Guys started well today. It is never easy stopping and starting. Great to see the guys stepping up.
I said it is more about fine tuning and ticking more boxes now. It is more of finding the formula and hopefully go on to win the trophy. Good signs. A lot of positives. Shimron Hetmyer is back in runs and doing it consistently. Bowlers hit their straps and are looking a lot different. We just want to continue as a team and go onto the tournament on a high.
I think it is necessary from a bowling stand point to hit the good areas. Shamar came in and it was important for us. Very happy to see those things and we just want to continue from here."
Player of the Series: Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock (POTS): [The planning to go about his game] To be fair there is not much planning. Just trying to continue with my process. Play the game as it goes on. Not much to it, to be honest, use my brain a bit.
[On clarity of role] I think when you have played so many games. It just happens. You just go out there and react to everything. Like I said, just use my brain and carry on."
[On clarity of role] I think when you have played so many games. It just happens. You just go out there and react to everything. Like I said, just use my brain and carry on."
Super Sixes: Rovman Powell
Player of the Match: Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie (Player of the Match): "I am very happy. I was in and out of the team and was waiting for the opportunity. I was working a lot on the chinaman but it was all about confidence. Coaching staff said to do it and I am happy that it came out good.
The condition here was pretty good for batting. Everything was depending on good execution and happy to do that."
The condition here was pretty good for batting. Everything was depending on good execution and happy to do that."
Aiden Markram collects the series winning trophy and calls his teammates for the celebration. Now they are posing for a photograph with the trophy.
That marks the end of our coverage from the third and final T20I of the three-match series between South Africa and West Indies. West Indies came back well in today's game and won it by 6 runs in the DLS method. South Africa have clinched a victory in this firercely fought series by a margin of 2-1. Both the teams will now head to India for the all important World Cup.
For now, this is Saptak Sanyal signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Ajay Pal Singh, the scorer/analyst of this match Ghanendra Singh Thakur and the statistician Aman. Good night.
For now, this is Saptak Sanyal signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Ajay Pal Singh, the scorer/analyst of this match Ghanendra Singh Thakur and the statistician Aman. Good night.