Evin Lewis leads West Indies to simple 1st T20I win vs South Africa

Opener Evin Lewis smashed 71 from 35 balls as West Indies cruised to an eight wicket victory over South Africa with 30 balls to spare within the first Twenty20 International on the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada on Saturday.
After being despatched into bat, South Africa managed a below-par 160 for six of their 20 overs on a great batting wicket, and the house aspect reached their goal with ease to go 1-0 up within the five-match collection.
Lewis smashed seven sixes in an exciting show of energy hitting earlier than he was caught by David Miller at lengthy off from the bowling of leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (1-27).
Chris Gayle (32 not out from 24 balls), batting at No. 3, steered the house workforce to the win, and with the second match to be performed on the identical venue on Sunday, the vacationers should shortly give you vastly improved bowling plans.
South Africa’s innings was anchored by an unbeaten half-century from Rassie van der Dussen, who amassed 56 from 38 balls to present them one thing to defend. The solely different rating of significance got here from opener Quinton de Kock (37 from 24 balls).
Left-arm spinner Fabian Allen stifled the guests’ scoring as he took 2-18 in his 4 overs to halt their momentum after a quick begin.