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West Indies Win DLS‑Shortened Finale as South Africa Clinch T20 Series 2–1

Lightning delays forced a 10‑over contest decided by DLS, with both squads now turning to the T20 World Cup in India.

Overview

  • The visitors posted 114-3 as Shai Hope made 48 and Shimron Hetmyer finished unbeaten on 48 in an 86-run stand off 41 balls.
  • South Africa were set an adjusted target of 125 and closed on 118-6 to lose the match by six runs.
  • Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returned 3-17 and was named Player of the Match.
  • Shamar Joseph conceded nine in the final over and bowled Jason Smith, whose 26 off 10 briefly revived the chase.
  • A crowd of roughly 34,000 endured repeated lightning stoppages, and both teams depart Sunday for the T20 World Cup.