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Kyle Mayers Or Deepak Hooda Likely To Open With KL Rahul In Lucknow Super Giant's First Two Games

In absence of Quinton de Kock, either West Indies southpaw Kyle Mayers or the flamboyant Deepak Hooda is likely to open the innings with skipper KL Rahul during Lucknow Super Giants' first two games in this edition of the IPL. With the South African team playing two ICC World Cup qualifier 50-over games against the Netherlands on March 31 and April 2, none of their top players will be available for their respective IPL sides in the first couple of games.

Watch: Rovman Powell's Gesture Saves Kid From Injury, Sustains Bruises Himself

The second T20I between West Indies and South Africa will be remembered for ages as the clash broke numerous records in the shortest format of the game. The match which was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday, recorded the highest successful run-chase by any team to date. Asked to bat first, West Indies toyed with the Proteas fielders as Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball century and took the visitors to a whopping total of 258/5 in 20 overs. In return, the hosts turned the table upside down after Quinton de Kock smashed a century off just 44 balls as South Africa chased down the target with six wickets and seven balls remaining. Apart from this thrilling run-chase, one thing which won the hearts of all the fans around the world was when Rovman Powell risked himself and saved a boy from getting seriously hurt.

Records Tumble At Centurion During South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I

South Africa and West Indies nearly went on to break every record held in T20I in a historic encounter. West Indies and South Africa produced a match which will be remembered for the many years. It was memorable not only for the number of runs that both teams scored but also for the number of records they went on to break. West Indies set a target of 259 for the Proteas to chase in 20 overs. De Kock and Reeza Hendricks went on to play quick-fire T20I knocks to chase down the total. After completing the chase successfully, the South African men's cricket team holds the record for the highest run chase in T20 cricket.

LISTICLE | The highest successful T20 international run chases

The Proteas made history at SuperSport Park on Sunday when they beat the West Indies by six wickets to level the three-game T20I series at 1-1.

Proteas were 'quietly confident' heading into world record T20 chase: 'We never doubted ourselves'

After conceding 258 in their 20 overs, the Proteas of 2023 heard a throwback to a 2006 chirp and were "quietly confident" of launching Sunday's sensational world record T20 chase against the West Indies here in Centurion.

Unbelievable! Proteas shatter record for highest chase in T20I history on famous day for SA cricket

Strictly speaking, the occasion didn't warrant it - they do have bigger fish to fry against Netherlands next week - but an electric SuperSport Park on Sunday relived a '438' moment of sorts in the Proteas' second T20 against the West Indies.

South Africa Defeat West Indies After Highest-Ever T20I Run Chase

South Africa set a new record for chasing in international T20 cricket when they scored 259 for four to beat West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on Sunday. Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball century for the visitors as they posted an imposing 258 for five, the joint sixth-highest total in T20 internationals. However, Quinton de Kock responded with 100 from 44 balls, a maiden T20 century, while fellow opener Reeza Hendricks hit 68. Captain Aiden Markram (38) saw his side home with seven balls to spare.

South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Live Score Updates: South Africa Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs West Indies

South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Live Updates:South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to field against West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series, at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday. West Indies new skipper Rovman Powell guided his side to a three-wicket win over the Proteas in a rain-curtailed first T20I match on Saturday. The match was reduced to 11 overs a side but produced 263 runs and 15 wickets in a frantic contest. Powell, who took over from Nicholas Pooran last month, hit 43 not out off 18 balls as the West Indies chased down a South African total of 131 for eight with three balls to spare. (Live Scorecard)

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Kyle Mayers Or Deepak Hooda Likely To Open With KL Rahul In Lucknow Super Giant's First Two Games

Watch: Rovman Powell's Gesture Saves Kid From Injury, Sustains Bruises Himself

Records Tumble At Centurion During South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I

LISTICLE | The highest successful T20 international run chases

Proteas were 'quietly confident' heading into world record T20 chase: 'We never doubted ourselves'

Unbelievable! Proteas shatter record for highest chase in T20I history on famous day for SA cricket

South Africa Defeat West Indies After Highest-Ever T20I Run Chase

South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Live Score Updates: South Africa Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs West Indies