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Heinrich Klaasen Slams 54-Ball Century, South Africa Level Series vs West Indies

Heinrich Klaasen slammed a 54-ball century as South Africa beat the West Indies by four wickets in the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. South Africa were in trouble at 87 for four chasing a West Indian total of 260 but Klaasen went for his shots and the home side chased down the target with 20.3 overs to spare.The series was shared 1-1 after the first match was rained off. "We try to play conditions and not the situation and the conditions were fantastic," said Klaasen. Klaasen finished with 119 not out off 61 balls, hitting 15 fours and five sixes in Potchefstroom. He shared partnerships of 55 off 38 balls with David Miller (17) and a match-clinching sixth-wicket stand of 103 off 62 deliveries with Marco Jansen (43).

South Africa vs West Indies Live Score Updates, 2nd Test, Day 1: South Africa Look To Complete 2-0 Sweep vs West Indies

South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 1, Live Updates: South Africa will take on West Indies in the second Test of the two-match series from Wednesday at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Spin pair Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer have been drafted into South Africa's team for the second Test. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder and in-form batsman Ryan Rickelton also come into the starting XI at the Wanderers on Wednesday as South Africa look to build on their 87-run win in the first Test at Centurion. (LIVE SCORECARD)

South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score: Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee Key For 8-Down South Africa vs West Indies

SA vs WI, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: South Africa are eight wickets down against West Indies on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. On Day 1, Aiden Markram, who was recalled to the Test side after a one-year gap, hit 115 in a South African total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack, taking three for 60. South Africa looked set to take full control when they reached 221 for one after new captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat. However, the hosts lost seven more wickets. (Live Scorecard)

West Indies Fight Back After Aiden Markram Century For South Africa

Aiden Markram hit a century on his return to Test cricket but the West Indies mounted a strong fightback on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. Markram made 115 in a South Africa total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack, taking three for 60. South Africa looked set to take full control when they reached 221 for one after new captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat.

Watch: Naseem Shah Is Pumped Up As Fiery Yorker Rattles West Indies Star's Stumps In Pakistan Super League

The ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) has seem some great performances. With the prevalence of pacers in cricket in the country, it is all but natural that the speed merchants have grabbed the limelight. From the unheralded Ihsanullah to the talented Naseem Shah, there have been quite a few memorable performances. On Monday night too, pacers Mohammad Hasnain (3/13 in four overs) and Naseem Shah (1/19 in four overs) delivered a great show for Quetta Gladiators against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi. However, despite the duo performance, Peshawar chased down a 155-run target in 18.3 overs.

India's Predicted XI vs England, Women's T20 World Cup: Will Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Side Tinker With Winning Combination?

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India eye a place in the knockout stage of the Women's T20 World Cup, but face a stern test at the expense of a dominant England side in their third Group B match, on Friday. With two wins from as many outings, a win would effectively take India into the knock-out stage of the Women's T20 World Cup. With India's top-order yet to fire on all cylinders, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh has stepped up with crucial contributions in both games, while Jemimah Rodrigues has also looked lively.

West Indies Announce Shai Hope, Rovman Powell As T20I And ODI Captains

Cricket West Indies on Wednesday named Shai Hope and Rovman Powell as West Indies' ODI and T20I captains respectively. West Indies Cricket confirmed that Hope and Powell will take over from Nicholas Pooran as captains of the Men's ODI and T20I teams for the upcoming tour of South Africa and beyond. Pooran stepped down as skipper in both white-ball formats after the West Indies' early exit at November's ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

West Indies Captain Nicholas Pooran Reacts After Shock T20 World Cup Exit

West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran expressed his disappointment and mentioned that the team has let down its fans after his team's exit at the T20 World Cup on Friday following a crushing defeat to Ireland. The captain also cited his batting failure at the World Cup and was absolutely disappointed about the West Indies exit. "We have disappointed our fans and ourselves. It's definitely hurting. I have disappointed my guys with the way I performed," said Pooran after the match.

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Heinrich Klaasen Slams 54-Ball Century, South Africa Level Series vs West Indies

South Africa vs West Indies Live Score Updates, 2nd Test, Day 1: South Africa Look To Complete 2-0 Sweep vs West Indies

South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score: Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee Key For 8-Down South Africa vs West Indies

West Indies Fight Back After Aiden Markram Century For South Africa

Watch: Naseem Shah Is Pumped Up As Fiery Yorker Rattles West Indies Star's Stumps In Pakistan Super League

India's Predicted XI vs England, Women's T20 World Cup: Will Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Side Tinker With Winning Combination?

West Indies Announce Shai Hope, Rovman Powell As T20I And ODI Captains

West Indies Captain Nicholas Pooran Reacts After Shock T20 World Cup Exit