West Indies stunned South Africa and thrilled home supporters today by defeating South Africa for the second time in the Tri-Nations Series and storming into Sunday’s final against Australia at Kensinton Oval.
The hosts, ranked eighth in this format, were only given an outside chance of making it to the last match, ahead of the tournament, but they ended with as many wins as top-ranked side Australia after defeating the Proteas by 100 runs.
At 21 for 4 in the fifth over, West Indies looked out of the reckoning but Darren Bravo’s third ODI century (102 in 103 balls, 12 4s, four 6s ) led the recovery after Kagiso Rabada’s searing opening spell. Bravo and Kieron Pollard (62 in 71 balls, seven 4s, two 6s) who scored a ninth ODI fifty, shared a record 156-run stand for the fifth wicket to drive West Indies to 285.
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Good win, West Indies...there's been some progress in this series.
In reply to mikesiva
Agreed. They are doing well.
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The Team showed some excellentcharacter last evening...character that has always been undermined from issue to issue ...its the same force that lead them to win the World Cup...
it was born out of adversity and the lads are learning that regardless of off the filed nonsense- its their Job to win, not just compete but win.
that was the real victory last night.
Biggest plus was Pollards intentional reigning in of himself to form a partnership...excellent stuff.
In reply to powen001
That was indeed a side showing all the courage and resolve that you hope for. I really did not see it coming,but it was mighty impressive. Kudos to Bravo and Pollard for digging in and then setting up the win with contributions from Holder in the lower order.
In reply to NYCGURU
yes please.
We were in pain at 21 for 4...and the sickening feeling of a horrible loss was in the air..AT home..
But those guys dug in and fought back...
that is what Champions are made of.