South Africa had jaws dropping yet again on Sunday as they created history by chasing down a target of 259 runs at the Super Sport Park in Centurion. Led by Aiden Markram, the South African team showcased a remarkable performance and finished the game with seven balls left to spare. This win also secured South Africa’s position in the T20I series against Pakistan. What makes this victory even more impressive is the fact that it is now the highest run-chase in T20I cricket, with South Africa holding similar records in both ODI and Test cricket. A thrilling game indeed, that will be remembered for a long time to come.
The West Indies came out on top after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Their decision to field first paid off as they were able to secure a massive score of 258 runs. Jonathan Charles led the way with a stellar knock of 118 in just 46 balls, breaking Chris Gayle‘s record for the fastest T20I century by a West Indies batter. Romario Shepherd chipped in a valuable contribution with a knock of 41 in just 18 balls. The hosts’ performance was truly remarkable, and they will surely cherish this victory for a long time to come.
In a thrilling performance, Quinton de Kock has just set a new record for the quickest century scored by a Proteas batter in the shortest format. With a total of 100 runs off just 44 balls, de Kock’s impressive display helped his team level the series against their opponents. But he wasn’t the only one shining on the field that day. His opening partner Reeze Hendrics also put in an impressive performance with a 28-ball knock of 68, while skipper Markram finished the game off in style with an unbeaten knock of 38 off just 21 balls. All in all, it was a great day for South African cricket and a testament to the skill and dedication of its players.
The recent cricket match between two non-test playing nations, Afghanistan and Ireland, created history in the world of T20I cricket. The game witnessed an astonishing chase, surpassing the previous record of 246, set by Serbia against Bulgaria. The Afghan team successfully chased down the target of 278 runs, with seven balls remaining, leaving behind a trail of amazed spectators. Not only that, the game also set a record for the most runs scored in a T20I match, with a whopping 517 runs. The game showcased the passion and skill of the players, leaving cricket fans thrilled and eager for more such exciting matches.
