Powell powers West Indies to victory over South Africa on T20I captaincy debut
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25 March, 2023, 11:05 pm
Last modified: 25 March, 2023, 11:07 pm
Sisanda Magala's all-round performance (18* off 5 and 3/21) was not enough for the hosts as they were hurt by lack of boundaries between overs 5-8.
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Rovman Powell led the West Indies to a terrific three-wicket win in the first T20I against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
In an 11-over game due to rain, Powell smacked five sixes and one four in his 43* off 18 to ace a chase of 132 with three balls to spare.
Sisanda Magala's all-round performance (18* off 5 and 3/21) was not enough for the hosts as they were hurt by lack of boundaries between overs 5-8.
David Miller's 22-ball-48 powered them to 131 but it was not enough on a small ground.
Powell hit Parnell for a six over deep square leg to finish the game off halfway through the final over.
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