South Africa continued their dominant run in the T20 series, clinching a thrilling seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second encounter on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2–0 lead.
After being put into bat, the West Indies came out swinging. Brandon King set the tempo early with an attacking 49, finding the boundary with ease during the power play. Shimron Hetmyer followed with a blistering 75, mixing clean strikes with clever placement, while Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 57 ensured the innings finished with momentum.
The Caribbean side piled up an imposing 221 for 4, a total that looked more than competitive on a batting-friendly surface. South Africa’s bowlers had few answers, though spinner Keshav Maharaj (2 for 22) stood out for his control and timely breakthroughs, preventing an even bigger score.
Chasing 222, South Africa needed something special — and Quinton de Kock delivered exactly that.
The wicketkeeper-batter produced a masterclass in power and precision, dismantling the West Indies attack with a commanding 115. From crisp cover drives to towering sixes, De Kock kept the scoreboard ticking and the pressure firmly on the bowlers. His century turned the chase from daunting to doable.
He found the perfect partner in Ryan Rickelton, whose calm, unbeaten 77 anchored the innings. The duo stitched together a match-defining partnership, rotating strike smartly and punishing anything loose.
Despite Akeal Hosein’s 2 for 41, the West Indies bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs as South Africa surged ahead.
With overs to spare, the winning runs were struck, sealing 225 for 3 and a comprehensive **seven-wicket victory.
The result not only secured the match but also the series, with South Africa showcasing depth, composure, and explosive batting firepower. With De Kock in sublime form, the visitors have firmly stamped their authority on the contest.