South Africa set a new T20I record by chasing a target of 259 runs.
South Africa set the record for highest total against West Indies.
Earlier, Australia had successfully crossed the target of 244 runs against New Zealand.
It also became the highest aggregate total for the two teams at Centurion’s Super Sports Park.
For the first time in a T20 international, a total of more than 500 runs was scored. A total of 517 runs were scored between South Africa and West Indies.
Batting first, West Indies scored 257 runs for 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs and set South Africa a target of 259 runs to win.
This mountain-like target was achieved by the South African team at the loss of 4 wickets on the fifth ball of the 19th over.
In the same match, South Africa also set a world record for the highest powerplay score in a T20 International.
In the power play against West Indies, South Africa scored 102 runs without loss.
This is the highest power play score in a T20 International. Earlier, the highest power play total was 98 runs by West Indies.
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