Published 15:21 IST, June 30th 2021

South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20: Visitors seal thrilling 1-run win to make it 2-1

The South Africa cricket team hold their nerves to clinch a spectacular 1-run victory against the hosts in the South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20.

Reported by: Aditya Desai
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South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20 proved to be a blockbuster one as both participating teams went all guns blazing in an attempt to pocket  crucial encounter at National Cricket Stadium, Grenada. With series levelled 1-1 ahead of third fixture, third game of five-match T20 series was of utmost importance for both West Indies and South Africa. visitors South Africa ultimately clinched thrilling contest by 1-run in stunning fashion. 

South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20: SA vs WI 3rd T20I highlights

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard won toss on Tuesday and elected to bowl first on surface. For South Africa, it was ir opening batsman Quinton de Kock who fired with bat at top of order. Quinton de Kock a blistering half-century and his 61-ball 72 was instrumental in his side posting a decent total of 167.

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Obed McCoy was pick of bowlers for West Indies as he claimed four crucial wickets. Veteran bowler Dwayne Bravo also chipped in with three wickets. While several West Indian batsmen including Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Nicholas Pooran (wk) and Andre Russell got off to flying starts, y failed to convert ir locks into a big one.

Proteas pace bowling spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who generally is kwn to bowl tidy spells, had an off day as he conceded 41 runs from his full quota of four overs. Howeover, Kagiso Rabada delivered when it mattered most and defended 15 runs from ultimate over.

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SA vs WI 4th T20 live streaming details 

West Indies and South Africa will battle it out in fourth game of five-match series on Thursday, July 1. match will be played at  National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada and will commence from 11:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time). encounter becomes a must-win one for hosts West Indies as y look to stay afloat in T20 series. After having won two-match Test series, South Africa have a significant chance of winning T20I series as well by registering a win in upcoming contest.

West Indies vs South Africa Test series will t be televised in India. However, fans who wish to catch  SA vs WI 4th T20 live streaming can do so on  FanCode app. For West Indies vs South Africa live scores, one can keep tabs on social media accounts of two participating teams.

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15:21 IST, June 30th 2021