South Africa could hardly have asked for a better start to their T20 International series against the West Indies after powering to a commanding nine-wicket victory at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday night, Cape town Etc reports.
With both sides sharpening their weapons ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the opening clash offered a clear early statement from the hosts.
Winning the toss, the Proteas chose to bowl first, a call that raised eyebrows at the time but soon proved inspired as the West Indies struggled to build sustained momentum. Although the visitors posted a respectable 173/7, their innings never fully took off against a measured and disciplined South African attack.
