CENTURION: In an amazing turn, South Africa set a new record for chasing in T20 international cricket when they scored 259 runs for four to beat West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on Sunday.
Johnson Charles smashed an amazing 39-ball century for the visitors as they posted an imposing 258 for five, the joint sixth-highest total in T20 internationals.
However, Quinton de Kock responded with 100 from 44 balls, a maiden T20I century, while fellow opener Reeza Hendricks hit 68 runs.
Captain Aiden Markram (38) saw his side home with seven balls to spare.
The previous highest run chase was Bulgaria’s 246 to beat Serbia in 2022, while Australia made 245 to beat New Zealand in 2018.
South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I scores
Brief scores from the second Twenty20 international between South Africa and West Indies at Centurion on Sunday:
West Indies 258-5 in 20 overs (J. Charles 118, K. Mayers 51, R. Shepherd 41 not out; M. Jansen 3-52, W. Parnell 2-43) v South Africa 259-4 in 18.5 overs (Q. de Kock 100, R. Hendricks 68, A. Markram 38 not out)
Result: South Africa won by six wickets
Series: The three-match series is tied 1-1
Toss: South Africa
Remaining match:
March 28, Johannesburg
