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South Africa vs West Indies Test: The first Test match between South Africa and West Indies has ended in a draw. There is no result of this match. This is the first time in the year 2024 that a Test match has been drawn. Earlier, all the Test matches held in the year 2024 had results. Keshav Maharaj bowled brilliantly for South Africa. He took 8 wickets. Due to his strong performance, he was given the Player of the Match award. On the fifth day of the match, the West Indies team scored 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. After this the match was declared a draw.
South Africa had scored 357 runs in the first innings
South Africa scored 357 runs in the first innings. Captain Temba Bavuma (86 runs) and Tony de Giorgi (78 runs) batted well for the team. It was because of these players that the African team was able to score big in the first innings. After this, the West Indies players failed to perform well in the first innings. West Indies scored 233 runs in the first innings. For this reason, Africa got a lead of 124 runs on the basis of the first innings.
The second test match will be played from August 15
After this, the African batsmen batted aggressively in the second innings. Tristan Stubbs scored 68 runs in 50 balls. Tony de Giorgi contributed 45 runs and the team declared the innings after scoring 173 runs. In this way, Windies got a target of 298 runs to win. Alick Athanaze displayed excellent batting in the second innings for West Indies. He scored 92 runs. Jason Holder remained not out after scoring 31 runs, but the match was drawn in the end. Now the second Test match between the two teams will be played from August 15.
West Indies is at the last position in the WTC points table
South Africa is at number 7 in the points table of the World Test Championship. The team has played 5 matches so far, out of which it has won one. Whereas it has lost three. The team has 26.67 PCT points. On the other hand, the West Indies team has played 8 matches, out of which it has won one. The team has 20.83 PCT points. West Indies is at the last position.
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