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Markram Leads Proteas Dominant Win Over West Indies
28 Jan
Summary
- Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 powered South Africa to a 9-wicket victory.
- South Africa comfortably chased down 173 with 13 balls to spare.
- George Linde's 3-25 earned him player-of-the-match honors in the T20 opener.

South Africa commenced their T20 international series against the West Indies with a decisive 9-wicket triumph.
The Proteas bowlers, led by George Linde's 3-25, restricted the West Indies to 173-7. Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch also contributed with two wickets each.
Shimron Hetmyer was the top scorer for the West Indies with a rapid 48. He and Rovman Powell, who remained unbeaten on 29, shared a crucial sixth-wicket partnership.
In response, South Africa's chase was spearheaded by captain Aiden Markram. His spectacular unbeaten 86, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes, anchored the innings. He shared significant partnerships with Lhuan-dre Pretorius (44) and Ryan Rickelton, comfortably guiding the team to 176-1 with 13 balls remaining.


