Summary

  • South Africa race to nine-wicket victory with 23 balls to spare - report

  • Markram (82*) stars for Proteas

  • West Indies fight back from 43-4 and 83-7 to post 176-8

  • Holder & Shepherd put on 89 off 57 balls for eighth wicket

  • Shepherd ends 52 not out off 37 balls

  • Three wickets for Ngidi, two for Bosch & Rabada

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Live Reporting

by Millie Sian, Elizabeth Botcherby & Maisie Gallen

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    Even if West Indies end up losing they will have salvaged their net run-rate and set up a possibly thrilling quarter-final-like game against India.

    Tony, Cardiff

  2. How special is this shot from Aiden Markram? Timing and power combined.

  3. West Indies need a breakthrough - and quickly!

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  4. SA 42-0

    Aiden Markram just can't get enough!

    The captain finds back-to-back fours at the tail end off Jason Holder's opening over. He lifts one towards long on for a one-bouncer and then sweeps one away to deep square leg.

    South Africa are looking for the boundary rope at every opportunity at the minute. They want to chase these runs down at the earliest opportunity.

  5. Dawid Malan
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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    It is noticeable to see how different South Africa are approaching this. They are being very clear and playing good cricket shots along the floor.

    They are building a nice partnership which can become tough to break.

  6. Where would West Indies be without Romario Shepherd and this guy, Jason Holder? Holder now has the ball in hand...

  7. Dawid Malan
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    The reaction of the fielders look like that one carried. It would have been a spectacular catch from Brandon King.

  8. SA 31-0

    Oooh! Brandon King fumbles a golden opportunity to dismiss Aiden Markram at deep extra cover.

    Shortly before, Markram hit down the ground to claim yet another four in the early stages of this innings.

    Definitely an opportunity missed as far as West Indies are concerned.

  9. Dawid Malan
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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    Aiden Markram is the in-form man in this tournament for South Africa and he is proving why. He stands up tall against the ball.

  10. SA 23-0

    Aiden Markram finds another boundary, this time at deep extra cover, as South Africa take 12 runs off Romario Shepherd's opening over.

    A great start for the unbeaten side!

  11. Dawid Malan
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I can't quite describe how hard a shot that is to play. Aiden Markram managed to hit that with a straight bat in-front of square.

    Beautiful.

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    SA 19-0

    Aiden Markram smacks into the stands for six!

    The Proteas captain makes a perfect connection with the ball to pop one over the deep mid-wicket boundary.

    That pick-up shot travelled a stunning 81 metres.

  13. SA 11-0

    Quinton de Kock pinches a four of his own too with a streaky edge which finds the boundary rope at third man.

    South Africa take a confidence-boosting 11 runs off Matthew Forde's first over.

    I wonder what this opening partnership will go on to post today? So far so good.

  14. Dawid Malan
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I think the target is slightly short but considering the position West Indies were in, they've got something to bowl at and they do have a very balanced bowling attack.

  15. SA 4-0

    South Africa captain Aiden Markram hits a beautiful four off Matthew Forde to kick this innings off. He finds the deep cover point boundary with ease.

    Quinton de Kock joins him out in the middle - and they are off to a promising start.

  16. 'If we start with intent, we can chase it down'

    South Africa bowler Corbin Bosch: "It is a good cricket wicket - there are runs out there, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder showed that.

    "We started intently with the ball and if we do the same with the bat, we can chase this down."

    On his bowling: "It was not my most complete bowling performance but I was happy to contribute. The boys did well up top and helped me out."

    On the wicket: "It is a good wicket. It was tacky early on but when the ball got older it was harder. The new ball will be crucial."

  17. Thanks, Elizabeth!

    Let's see what South Africa can do to chase these runs down then.

    Before that, let's see what Corbin Bosch had to say after taking two wickets in that opening innings...

  18. So, South Africa are chasing 177 to maintain their unbeaten streak at this tournament.

    West Indies have an unbeaten record of their own to protect.

    Here's Millie Sian to take you through South Africa's innings.

  19. Well said, Ian and James.

    Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder put on 89 (57) for the eighth wicket.

    The next highest partnership for West Indies was 29 (14) between openers Shai Hope and Brandon King.

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    Absolutely sensational from Holder and Shepherd. They’ve turned a lost cause into a potential match-winning total!

    Ian, Droitwich

    I didn't want to jinx anything for the West Indies but what a fine comeback! Batting under that pressure, dealing with it and reversing that pressure is a batting masterclass! Well done chaps!

    James, London