Roston Chase Shines in T20 World Cup Match Against South Africa

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase had an outstanding performance in a T20 World Cup match against South Africa. He scored 52 runs in 42 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. Additionally, he took three wickets for 12 runs in three overs, dismissing Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, and Keshav Maharaj.

Despite Chase’s efforts, West Indies lost the match and were knocked out of the tournament. South Africa chased down a revised target of 123 runs, winning with five balls and three wickets in hand. This victory kept South Africa undefeated in the Super Eights, while England also advanced to the semifinals. West Indies, the hosts, were eliminated with one win and two losses.

Match Highlights

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. West Indies were initially reduced to 5/2, but an 81-run partnership between Kyle Mayers and Roston Chase brought them back into the game. However, South African bowlers kept striking, restricting West Indies to 135/8 in 20 overs.

In the run-chase, South Africa faced a revised target of 123 runs in 17 overs due to rain. Despite losing early wickets, crucial knocks from Tristan Stubbs and Heinrich Klaasen helped them stay in the game. Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada found boundaries at crucial stages, securing the win for South Africa.

Key Performances