Proteas thrash West Indies in Tri-Series clash

25.01.2023 - 18:57 news24.com

With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, the Proteas have shown they will be a tough nut to crack at home after they demolished the West Indies in Tri-Series clash at Buffalo Park.

Sune Luus's charges dominated all aspects of the game as they romped to a 10-wicket win. READ | Faf delighted after smashing unbeaten SA20 ton: 'Important to convert those scores'After electing to bat first, the West Indies struggled against an accurate Proteas attack that gave nothing away and took regular wickets.

At the end of the powerplay, the visitors had struggled to 6/2 after Nonkululeko Mlaba (1/7) removed Rashada Williams (1) and Chloe Tryon ran out Shemaine Campbelle (1) with a direct hit from square leg.

The West Indies' troubles continued when Sheneta Grimmond (5) was trapped LBW by Tumi Sekhukhune (2/24), who also had Britney Cooper caught for 10, and after 10 overs, they were 29/4.

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