South Africa withstood a late West Indies fight-back led by Darren Sammy to prevail by 17 runs in the second ODI yesterday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series
South Africa withstood a late West Indies fight-back led by Darren Sammy to prevail by 17 runs in the second ODI yesterday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
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But the Proteas came under attack from Sammy, whose unbeaten 58 from 24 balls contained two fours and six sixes, as he dominated a ninth-wicket stand of 47 with Ravi Rampaul.
South Africa were fortunate however, when fast-medium bowler Ryan McLaren skillfully fielded a drive from Sammy on his follow-through, and Rampaul was run out off the last ball of the 48th over backing up too far.
"We weren't at our best, and we let a few key chances go earlier, which probably could have gone on to cost us the game," said a relieved Smith. Outside of our fielding, I think we controlled the game well, and up to Sammy's 58, we were in control," SA skipper Graeme Smith said.
Brief scores: South Africa 300 for 5 (Hashim Amla 92, Jacques Kallis 85, Kieron Pollard 2-39) beat West Indies 283 (Dwayne Bravo 74, Darren Sammy 58 no, Morne Morkel 3-58); Result: SA won by 17 runs.
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