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South Africa thrash West Indies by 8 wickets in T20 World Cup match, In Pics

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen starred as South Africa thrash West Indies by eight wickets in the Group 1 encounter of Super 12s in the ongoing ICC men's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.

South Africa chased the target of 144 with eight balls to spare as Markram and Van der Dussen played the innings of 51* and 43* respectively.

Chasing 144, excellent work in the field by Russell provided exactly the start West Indies had hoped for as Temba Bavuma walked back in the first over. Hendricks and Van der Dussen then forged a 50-run stand for the second wicket as South Africa consolidate their position in the chase.

Hosein then dismissed Hendricks to give a vital breakthrough to WI but the duo of Van der Dussen and Markram stitched another 50-run partnership and held SA's innings in good shape.

The pair then cruised South Africa to victory and handed defending champions their second successive defeat in the tournament.

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Updated:Oct 26, 2021, 09:22 PM IST

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West Indies opener Evin Lewis

Evin Lewis was the standout performer for West Indies as he smashed 56 off 35 balls before falling prey to Keshav Maharaj. (Pic credit: ICC/Twitter)

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South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada

Rabada picked one wicket and gave away just 27 runs in his quota of four overs. (Pic credit: ICC/Twitter)

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West Indies star Chris Gayle

West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle failed to create an impact as he scored just 12 runs from 12 balls. He was removed by Dwaine Pretorius. (Pic credit: ICC/Twitter)

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South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks

Reeza Hendricks give a solid start to South Africa as he hit 39 off 30 balls before getting removed by Akeal Hosein. (Pic credit: ICC/Twitter)

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South Africa batsman Aiden Markram

Markram smashed unbeaten 51 off just 26 balls to help South Africa cross the finishing line with ease. (Pic credit: ICC/Twitter)