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News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Good Ol' Days? West Indies-South Africa Match Decided Through Bowl Out
Last Updated: 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 — 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. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 09:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Andre Russell calls 2016 T20 World Cup win vs India best moment of his career
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has called their victory over India in the T20 World Cup 2016 as the moment of his career. In the semi-final of the tournament, West Indies stunned hosts India as they chased down 193 to knock them out of the had a brilliant game with the bat as he scored an unbeaten 43* (20), smashing three fours and four sixes in his innings and also hit the winning runs. The seam all-rounder also got a wicket as he dismissed Ajinkya Rahane for 40 (35). Recently, Russell recalled the historic win and rated it as the best moment of his [my best moment was] the 2016 World Cup, that semi-final game against India where I brought the team home, me and Lendl Simmons, and obviously the start that we got from the other batters," Russell said in a Cricket West Indies (CWI) interview. Furthermore, he mentioned how the dressing room was confident to chase down the target and gave him the freedom to go out and play freely."Chasing 190-plus in that semi-final in India, with the crowd supporting India only, that was already a bit of pressure, but the wicket was a very good wicket, so the confidence that we had in the changing room and the batters that were left to come, it gave me the freedom and the confidence to go out and play the role that I did,' he Indies chased down the target of 193 in 19.4 overs as Russel finished the game by hitting Virat Kohli for a massive six over deep mid wicket. Apart from him, Johnson Charles (52 off 36) and Lendl Simmons (82* off 51) also made valuable contributions, stitching a 97-run stand for the third wicket off 62 beating India, West Indies also went on to win the World Cup, defeating England by four wickets in a thrilling final as Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes against Ben Stokes in the last over. It was the second T20 World Cup title for the West Indies and Andre Russel, who's set to retire from international cricket after first two T20Is vs Australia.- EndsMust Watch
