7 months ago
De Kock, Rickelton Lead Proteas to T20I Series Win
In a cricket match between South Africa and West Indies, South Africa won by seven wickets.
West Indies scored 221 runs in their 20 overs.
South Africa needed 222 runs to win.
Quinton de Kock scored 115 runs off 49 balls, and Ryan Rickelton scored 77 runs off 36 balls to help South Africa win with 15 balls to spare.
This win helped South Africa win the three-match series.
Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford were the top scorers for West Indies.
Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen were the top bowlers for South Africa.
Akeal Hosein and Matthew Forde were the top bowlers for West Indies.
South Africa won the second T20I against West Indies by seven wickets, sealing the three-match series.
West Indies scored 221 for four in 20 overs, with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 75 and Sherfane Rutherford scoring 57 not out.
Quinton de Kock scored 115 off 49 balls, and Ryan Rickelton scored 77 not out off 36 balls to chase down 222 runs.
Keshav Maharaj took 2 wickets for 22 runs, while Akeal Hosein took 2 wickets for 41 runs.
South Africa completed the target with 15 balls to spare, marking a dominant performance.
- Who
- South Africa and West Indies cricket teams
- What
- South Africa won the second T20I and sealed the series
- Where
- Supersport Park, Centurion, South Africa
- When
- Recent match in December 2026
- Why
- To secure a victory in the T20I series
South Africa
West Indies
Batting Performance
South Africa
Quinton de Kock scored 115 off 49 balls, and Ryan Rickelton scored 77 not out off 36 balls to chase down 222 runs.
West Indies
Shimron Hetmyer scored 75 off 42 balls, Sherfane Rutherford scored 57 not out, and Brandon King scored 49 to post 221 for four.
Bowling Performance
South Africa
Keshav Maharaj took 2 wickets for 22 runs, while Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen took 1 wicket each.
West Indies
Akeal Hosein took 2 wickets for 41 runs, and Matthew Forde took 1 wicket for 34 runs.
Key facts
- Match
- 2nd T20I, South Africa vs West Indies
- Venue
- Supersport Park, Centurion
- West Indies Score
- 221 for four in 20 overs
- South Africa Score
- 222 for three in 18.1 overs
- Top Scorers (WI)
- Shimron Hetmyer (75), Sherfane Rutherford (57 not out), Brandon King (49)
- Top Scorers (SA)
- Quinton de Kock (115), Ryan Rickelton (77 not out)
- Series Result
- South Africa won the three-match series
Quotes
Aiden Markram
South Africa captain
“Special to watch. Quinny put on a great show for the crowd. Ricks flies under the radar but to get us home back to back is a good effort from him.”
livemint.com
Sources
Great to See Quinton de Kock Fresh & Happy Before T20 World Cup: Graeme Smith
De Kock hundred in his 100th T20 leads South Africa to series win over West Indies
SA vs WI, 2nd T20I: De Kock, Rickelton power Proteas to 7-wicket win, seal series
