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Skipper Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies
Captain Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten 84 as South Africa restricted West Indies to 173/7 and secured a 9-wicket win in the series opener.
- On Tuesday, South Africa national cricket team beat the West Indies national cricket team by 9 wickets at Boland Park, Paarl, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- West Indies posted 173/7 in their 20 overs after a late fightback, as South Africa's bowlers kept things tight and George Linde bowled a tight final over removing Jason Holder.
- Markram and Rickelton built the chase through steady partnerships, with Markram unbeaten on 84 and South Africa passing 107/1 after 11 overs, cruising to victory.
- The win gives South Africa national cricket team momentum in home conditions as George Linde's final over removed Jason Holder and helped deny a larger late total ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
- The first T20I of West Indies tour of South Africa was covered live with ball-by-ball updates, with playing XIs published and South Africa winning the toss to field on a slow pitch at 31 degrees Celsius with no rain in Paarl.
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South Africa Vs West Indies Highlights, 1st T20I: Aiden Markram Unbeaten 84 Helps Proteas Claim Convincing 9-Wicket Win
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