June 15, St Kitts (CRICKETNMORE): Imran Tahir magical spell helped South Africa beat West indies by 139 runs at Warner Park, Basseterre here. Hashim Amla's 23rd one-day international century powered South Africa to 4-343. He was well supported by F du Plessis (73) & Q de Kock (71). The West Indies in response were bowled out for just 204 in 38 overs. Imran Tahir took career best of 7/45. He also became the quickest South African to seal 100 ODI wickets.

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South Africa earned a bonus point which took them to the top of the points table.

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Brief Score

South Africa: 343 for 4 (Amla 110, du Plessis 73*, Pollard 2-64)
West Indies: 204 (Charles 49, Tahir 7-45)

 

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