Markram's Masterclass: South Africa Dominates West Indies in T20I Opener
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News18•28-01-2026, 08:15
Markram's Masterclass: South Africa Dominates West Indies in T20I Opener
- •South Africa secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20I at Boland Park, Paarl.
- •Aiden Markram led the Proteas with a career-best unbeaten 86 runs off 47 balls, including nine boundaries and three sixes.
- •This win breaks South Africa's eight-match winless streak in T20Is outside of World Cups and gives them a 1-0 series lead.
- •West Indies posted 173/7, with Shimron Hetmyer (48) and Rovman Powell (29*) forming a crucial partnership.
- •George Linde was named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling figures of 3 for 25.
Why It Matters: Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 powered South Africa to a commanding nine-wicket win over West Indies.
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