South Africa beats Windies by 40 runs despite Motie’s defiance

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Keshav Maharaj (right) is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Joshua Da Silva for 27. He also accounted for local lad Gudakesh Motie for 45, which spun the game in favour of the visitors.
Keshav Maharaj (right) is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Joshua Da Silva for 27. He also accounted for local lad Gudakesh Motie for 45, which spun the game in favour of the visitors.

By Michelangelo Jacobus

A chaotic third day at the Providence National Stadium in Guyana saw 15 wickets tumble, with the end result handing South Africa a 40-run victory in the second test match and a 1-0 series win as the West Indies batters yet again let their bowlers down.

South Africa, batting for a second time, had resumed the day with the upper hand on 223/5 but crumpled to 246 all out, losing their final five wickets for the addition of just 23 runs as Jaden Seales picked up right where he left off from day two to claim a career-best 6-61 (18.4 overs).