The West Indies sealed a remarkable 3-0 T20 International series sweep over South Africa with an eight-wicket victory on Tuesday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago, despite rain disrupting the match.
Chasing a revised target of 116 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method, the West Indies completed the task with ease, finishing at 116 for 2 with 22 balls to spare.
Openers Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran were instrumental in the chase, with Hope remaining unbeaten on 42 from 24 balls, and Pooran smashing 35 off just 13 deliveries.
South Africa, batting first, managed to score 108 for 4 off 13 overs before the rain intervened.
The West Indies made the most of their innings, scoring 82 runs from boundaries, including nine sixes and seven fours.
Romario Shepherd was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, claiming 2 wickets for 14 runs in 2 overs.
His effort was crucial in stalling the South African innings.
The victory was particularly sweet for the West Indies, who had been knocked out of the T20 World Cup by South Africa earlier in the year.
West Indies captain Rovman Powell expressed his satisfaction with the team’s growth and performance.
He emphasized the importance of building a winning culture and finding the right combination of players for future success.