Good Ol' Days? West Indies-South Africa Match Decided Through Bowl Out
South Africa triumphed over West Indies in a thrilling World Championship of Legends game, decided by a bowl-out after rain disrupted the match.
In what was a throwback to the times when T20s were still in their nascent stage, a bowl-out was staged in the World Championship of Legends match between South Africa and the West Indies to determine the winner of the game. The Proteas eventually took the accolades.
In a rain-marred game where each side played just 11 overs, South Africa had to chase down 81, but they could manage 80, which led to a bowl-out.
The drama of the thriller made it a day to remember for the fans, especially with so many retired players taking the field again. Watch the video here:
Bowl-Out Decides SA vs WI Thriller 🍿You can't write this drama! After the match ended in a tie, South Africa Champions edge out the Windies Champions 2-0 in a tense bowl-out 🎯 #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/lemLX9R0Ac
— FanCode (@FanCode) July 19, 2025
After the match was reduced to 11 overs, Windies could post 79/5, with Lendl Simmons the highest scorer with 28. Aaron Phangiso picked up two wickets.
In the chase, South Africa were reduced to 8/2 in the third over before Hashim Amla and Sarel Erwee added 42 runs for the third wicket.
According to bowl-out rules, which are very similar to the penalty shootout in football, the team which hits the stumps the most is declared the winner.
South Africa went first, but Phangiso, Chris Morris, and Hardus Viljoen all missed the stumps before JJ Smuts and Wayne Parnell hit right on the target and handed the Windies a target of three to win.
For the islanders, Fidel Edwards, Cottrell, Ashley Nurse and Dwayne Bravo all missed the target as South Africa managed a thrilling win. The Proteas will next face India in a classic clash on July 22 in Northampton, while the Windies will take on England on the same day at the same venue.
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