SA vs WI Ball by Ball Commentary

FOUR! THAT'S IT! Heinrich Klaasen finishes things off in style! Switches to over the wicket and floats it full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen gets this right in his slot and does not miss out. Frees his arms and thumps this one back over the bowler's head for a four to get South Africa over the line. South Africa win by 4 wickets!

FOUR! Bowls it full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen gets across and sweeps it over square leg for a boundary. Scores level now.

SIX! Heinrich Klaasen greets Yannic Cariah with a maximum! Bowls it short and on middle from 'round the wickdet, Heinrich Klaasen goes deep in his crease and pulls it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.

FOUR! Wayne Parnell is in a hurry as well! Low full toss outside off, Wayne Parnell opens his bat face and drives it through covers for a boundary. 250 comes up for South Africa and they are now 11 runs away from victory.

WIDE! Another bumper on middle by Alzarri Joseph, this time it sails over the batter and the umpire signals a wide.

Good-length delivery angling across outside off, Wayne Parnell dabs this one towards backward point.

Banged in short and on middle, Wayne Parnell ducks under and lets the ball pass.

Length delivery on middle, Wayne Parnell gets behind the line and defends it to square leg for a dot.

OUT! CAUGHT! An anti-climax to the game! Sees the batter make room and directs a short ball at him, Marco Jansen stays back to guide this one past backward point. Does not manage to keep his shot along the ground and hits it straight to Shamarh Brooks who makes no mistake. Marco Jansen misses out on his fifty but he has done his job. Wayne Parnell walks in next.

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, Marco Jansen pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary!

Bowls it down leg, Heinrich Klaasen looks to flick it but gets the slightest of the edge. Ends with a dot ball.

A ful toss, on off, Marco Jansen flicks it to square leg for one. Its a no ball for height. Free hit coming up...

SIX! Up, up and over. On a length and on off, Marco Jansen pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a flat six. Just 22 needed now!

Short, on off, Marco Jansen leaves it alone.

Nails a yorker, on leg, Heinrich Klaasen flicks it to square leg for one.

FOUR! There is no stopping now for Heinrich Klaasen! On a length and on off, Heinrich Klaasen opens the face of the bat and guides it through point for four runs.

On a length and on off, Marco Jansen steers it to point for one.

Too full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen digs it back towards the bowler.

Two Wides! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Marco Jansen ducks under it. The keeper misses it as the batters cross.

HUNDRED UP FOR HEINRICH KLAASEN! What a knock this has been from him. A low full toss as he guides it towards backward point for one. South Africa needs 36 runs in 139 balls now.

Full and on off, Marco Jansen knocks it to long on for one. He gets Heinrich Klaasen on strike.

Three dots now. Short and on off, Marco Jansen looks to guide it but misses.

A low full toss, on leg, Marco Jansen eases it back towards the bowler again.

On a length and on leg, Marco Jansen blocks it back.

On a length, angling in, Heinrich Klaasen tucks it to deep id-wicket for a brace. He moves to 99 now!

Good comeback. A wide yorker, Heinrich Klaasen looks to slap it but misses.

Bowls it on off, Heinrich Klaasen works it to mid-wicket for a brace. Oh, its a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

FOUR! Excellent timing. Full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen hangs back and creams it through covers for a boundary!

A low full toss, on off, Heinrich Klaasen flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Slightly shorter and on off, Heinrich Klaasen tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! A welcome boundary for Jason Holder. Slightly shorter and on off, Heinrich Klaasen swivels and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary!

Lands it on off, Marco Jansen taps it to the mid on fielder.

Full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen plays a reverse sweep but gets a top edge as the ball lobs over the keeper. They cross.

SIX! Up and over. Full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen gets low and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum! brings up 200 for South Africa!

Quicker one, angling in, Heinrich Klaasen eases it to mid off.

Slightly shorter one, Heinrich Klaasen blocks it back.

SIX! All the way. Heinrich Klaasen has made his intent clear. Full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen moves forward and lofts it over long on for a biggie.

Bowls it on off, Marco Jansen blocks it to covers.

FOUR! Excellent timing. Full and on off, Marco Jansen plays a reverse sweep through point for a boundary!

SIX! All the way. Full and on off, Marco Jansen shimmies down the wicket and heaves it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Turning in from outside off, Marco Jansen eases it to the cover fielder.

FOUR! On the charge. Full and on off, Marco Jansen picks it well and heaves it through cow corner for a boundary!

Quicker one, on off, Heinrich Klaasen knocks it to mid off for a single.

Flighted up, around off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it to cover for one.

Full and on off, Marco Jansen plays a reverse sweep towards backward point for one.

Too full and on off, Marco Jansen eases it to the cover fielder.

Some turn and bounce, Marco Jansen lunges and blocks it away.

Lands it on middle, Marco Jansen blocks it to short covers.

Bowls it on off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it to extra covers for one.

Full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it to covers for one.

SIX! Up, up and over. Slower one, on off, Heinrich Klaasen hangs back and heaves it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Lands it on off, Marco Jansen taps it to mid on for one.

FOUR! A low full toss, Marco Jansen picks it well and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary!

On middle, blocked out.

FOUR! Nicely played. Overpitched, on middle, Marco Jansen plays a reverse sweep through backward point for four runs.

Turning in from outside off, this is defended towards the mid on fielder.

Some turn and bounce, Heinrich Klaasen eases it to the  left of the bowler.

Full and on middle, Marco Jansen turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

Bowls it on off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it towards covers for one.

FOUR MORE! Slightly shorter and on off, Heinrich Klaasen hangs back and powers it over mid on for another boundary!

FOUR! Fine shot. Slower one, on off, Heinrich Klaasen gets low and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

Short and outside off, Marco Jansen does not chase the delivery and leaves the ball alone.

Quicker this time and on off, Marco Jansen tries to defend but gets an outside edge. The ball rolls past short third man for a couple of runs more.

Short and flatter on leg, Heinrich Klaasen stays back and punches it to long on for another single.

Low full toss outside off, Marco Jansen pushes it down to long on for a run.

Flighted, full and turning away outside off, Marco Jansen gets forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tossed up, full and outside off, Marco Jansen presses forward and defends it to cover.

Fuller on off, Marco Jansen drives it to deep cover for a single.

FIFTY for Heinrich Klaasen! Short this time and on off by Akeal Hosein, Heinrich Klaasen rocks back in his crease and punches it to deep cover for a single. Brings up his fifty and raises his bat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd and his teammates. He will be aware that the job is far from over yet and needs to carry on.

Darted in full on middle, Marco Jansen knocks it down to long off and opens his account with a single.

Floated, full and turning away outside off, Marco Jansen shoulders arms.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Akeal Hosein does the trick for West Indies! Bowls it short and quicker on middle, David Miller goes back to push this one down the ground. Ends up chipping this one uppishly towards the bowler. Akeal Hosein in his follow through moves low to his left and completes the catch. A wicket for West Indies against the run of play and South Africa are now 5 wickets down.

Short and on off, David Miller gets behind the line and keeps this one out.

Slower and into the wicket, outside off, Heinrich Klaasen waits for it and pulls it to the left of deep square leg. Rovman Powell runs across and fumbles again, allowing batters to run two.

Back of a length angling in on leg, David Miller helps it down to fine leg for a single.

SIX! Cutter, on a length outside off, David Miller picks the change of pace and waits for the ball to arrive. Thumps it over long off for a maximum.

NO BALL! Odean Smith loses his radar and sprays it outside the marked pitch on the off side. The umpire deems it a no ball and a Free Hit will follow now.

Full and angling in on leg, Heinrich Klaasen clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Short and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen pulls it to deep square leg. A fumble there by Rovman Powell allows the batters to come back for the second run.

SIX! Heinrich Klaasen welcomes Odean Smith with a maximum! Starts with a short delivery outside off, Heinrich Klaasen stands tall and pulls it hard and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Tossed up, full on middle, David Miller gets forward and defends it to mid-wicket.

Short and on middle, David Miller gets behind the line and keeps it out on the leg side.

Fuller and turning in on leg, David Miller tickles this one straight to short fine leg.

Fraction short and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Short and turning in on middle, David Miller turns this one to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! David Miller gets into the act now! Akeal Hosein bowls it full and around off, David Miller shuffles across and gets it right in the slot. Heaves this one well over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

FOUR! Streaky but Heinrich Klaasen will take it! Continues to go short and directs this one at the batter, Heinrich Klaasen gets into a tangle but still goes through with the pull shot. Gets a top edge that flies towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Heinrich Klaasen! Goes short again and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen does not miss out once again as he pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

FOUR! Short and punished! Alzarri Joseph bangs it in short on off, Heinrich Klaasen gets on his toes and pulls it towards the backward square leg region for a boundary.

On a good length on middle, the ball keeps a bit low but Heinrich Klaasen still manages to work it to mid on.

Short of a length on middle, David Miller nudges it in front of square leg and takes a quick single.

Back of a length and outside off by Alzarri Joseph, Heinrich Klaasen hangs back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Short this time and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen rocks back and punches it to deep cover for a run.

Flighted, full on middle, Heinrich Klaasen pushes with a straight bat to extra cover

Full and turning in on leg, David Miller turns this one wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Floated, full at the stumps, David Miller clips it straight to mid-wicket.

Short and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen makes room and punches it down to long off for a single.

Tossed up, full on middle and leg, Heinrich Klaasen defends it down the wicket.

Full and honing in at the stumps, David Miller clips it to mid on for a dot.

Short again and aimed at the batter, Heinrich Klaasen pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single.

Lands it on a good length on middle, Heinrich Klaasen watchfully keeps this one out on the off side.

Short this time and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen withdraws his bat at the last moment and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Leg bye! Fired in full and on leg, David Miller misses the clip and gets it off his pads to fine leg for a run.

Back of a length around off, David Miller gets on his toes and taps it to backward point for a dot.

FOUR! Short and angling into the batter by Akeal Hosein, Heinrich Klaasen goes deep in his crease and pulls it well over mid-wicket for the second boundary of the over.

Short again and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen cuts but does not time this one. Mishits it to extra cover.

Short and quicker on middle, Heinrich Klaasen goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Short and turning away outside off, Heinrich Klaasen gets the width he needs and does not miss out. Cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary.

Short and flatter on middle, David Miller tucks it off his pads to deep mid-wicket and opens his account with a single.

OUT! LBW! Brilliant review by West Indies! Akeal Hosein starts with a short delivery and turning in on off, Tony de Zorzi gets across to the off side and swipes across the line. He does not connect and gets rapped on the front pad in front of the stumps. A loud shout for LBW but the umpire is unmoved. Shai Hope has a word with the bowler and goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat it is three reds on Ball Tracking. The on-field decision is overturned and Tony de Zorzi has to make his way back.

FOUR! Stand and deliver! Odean Smith shortens his length and bowls it outside off, Heinrich Klaasen hangs back and pulls it hard through mid-wicket for a boundary. An expensive first over by Odean Smith.

NO BALL AND FOUR! Goes full again and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen picks the length early and leans into the drive. Gets it through extra cover for yet another boundary. Odean Smith has overstepped and a Free Hit will follow now.

Another one on a good length, outside off, Heinrich Klaasen dabs it to backward point for a dot.

Good-length delivery outside off, Heinrich Klaasen hangs back and punches it straight to cover.

Banged in short and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen swivels in his crease and goes for the pull but does not connect.

FOUR! Classy! Serves it full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen gets on the front foot and drives it along the ground. Gets it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Starts with a full delivery on off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it firmly to mid off for a dot.

Full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it past extra cover and to the left of mid off. Gets off the mark with a single.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! This is a massive blow for South Africa! Kyle Mayers rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a length around off, Aiden Markram frees his arms to go down the ground. Gets deceived by the pace of the delivery and ends up getting an outside edge. Shai Hope behind the wicket accepts it gleefully and Kyle Mayers leaps in delight.

Length delivery at the stumps, Aiden Markram whips this one but straight to mid-wicket.

Length delivery around off, Aiden Markram drives it to extra cover but without any timing.

FOUR! Kyle Mayers keeps it full and on off, Aiden Markram plants his foot forward and presents a straight bat. Times it well and beats the diving Rovman Powell at mid off for a boundary.

WIDE! Full again but this time angling way down the leg side, Aiden Markram tries to tickle it fine but misses and the umpire signals a wide.

Full and drifting in on leg, Aiden Markram clips it nicely but finds mid-wicket.

On a good length on middle, Aiden Markram whips it to deep square leg and keeps the strike.

SIX! BANG! Jason Holder continues to go short and bowls it on middle, Aiden Markram picks the length early and sets himself up. Latches onto the pull shot and clears the mid-wicket fence with ease.

Shortish delivery on off from 'round the wicket, Tony de Zorzi pulls it to deep square leg for another single.

Angling in on leg by Jason Holder, Aiden Markram nudges it off his back foot to deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length on middle, Aiden Markram stays back and taps it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Short but angling down the leg side, Aiden Markram rides the bounce and pulls it towards the backward square leg region for a boundary.

Fraction short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi cuts hard but does not manage to beat cover-point.

Length delivery, tailing in on middle, Aiden Markram tries to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat. The ball rolls to deep backward point for a single.

Back of a length outside off, Tony de Zorzi hangs back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

FOUR! Bowls it full and on off, Tony de Zorzi clips this one towards mid on. Rovman Powell stationed there fumbles and the ball trickles to the fence.

Fullish delivery outside off, Tony de Zorzi creams the drive but Brandon King at extra cover dives to his left and makes a good stop.

Starts his spell on a fuller length, around off, Tony de Zorzi moves across and defends it to point.

Length delivery outside off, Aiden Markram frees his arms and taps it to cover for a dot.

Keeps it on a good length on off, Aiden Markram can only push this one back to the bowler.

On a good length and angling in on leg, Aiden Markram misses the clip and gets hit on the front pad.

Length delivery on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi gets across and nudges it towards square leg for a run.

WIDE! Sees the batter shuffle and bowls a fullish delivery but down the leg side. Wided.

Length delivery on off, Aiden Markram picks the length early and pushes it uppishly but to the left of the bowler. Gets it wide of mid off as well and collects three runs.

Back of a length on middle, Tony de Zorzi gets inside the line and tucks it in front of square leg for a single.

FOUR! Back of a length outside off, Aiden Markram gets on top of the bounce and punches it through covers for his first boundary. This should get him going.

Short this time and outside off, Aiden Markram pulls it to mid-wicket but without any timing.

Good-length delivery on off, Aiden Markram solidly defends it to mid on.

Back of a length and near the tramline on the off side, Aiden Markram reaches out to the delivery but does not connect.

Leg bye! Banged in short at the batter by Alzarri Joseph, Tony de Zorzi shapes to pull but gets hit flush on the helmet. The ball lobs towards fine leg and batters cross for a single.

Short this time and outside off, Tony de Zorzi sways away and lets the ball go.

Bowls it on a good length on off, Tony de Zorzi gets behind the line and defends it to point.

Shortish delivery on middle, Aiden Markram hops and solidly defends it down the wicket.

Angled into the batter, Aiden Markram gets across to tuck this one but cannot get it away.

Another back-of-a-length delivery, tailing into the batter, Aiden Markram misses the flick again and gets hit in an uncomfortable position.

Back of a length and angling in on leg, Aiden Markram looks to work it through the leg side but gets hit on the thigh pad.

Short of a length on off, Aiden Markram watchfully keeps this one out off the back foot.

Length delivery on middle, Aiden Markram clips it nicely but finds square leg.

Persists with short length and bowls it on off, Aiden Markram pulls but gets an inside edge to fine leg for a single.

Short again and on off, Aiden Markram gets on top of the bounce and defends it on the off side.

OUT! CAUGHT! Alzarri Joseph has the last laugh! Continues to go short and directs this one at the batter, Rassie van der Dussen gets across to pull but gets cramped for room. The ball catches him on the gloves and lobs over the keeper. Kyle Mayers at first slip runs across to his left and completes the catch with ease. South Africa are now 2 wickets down inside the fist 5 overs.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Rassie van der Dussen! Shortens his length and bowls it outside off, Rassie van der Dussen picks the length early and shuffles across. Pulls it through the vacant mid-wicket region for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Nicely played! Goes full this time and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen does not miss out as he clips it through mid-wicket. Odean Smith performs the chase but the ball beats him to the fence.

Back of a length on off, Rassie van der Dussen gets on his toes and taps it to cover.

Switches to 'round the wicket and angles it in on a length, Tony de Zorzi gets behind the line and pushes it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Put away! Short and wide outside off, Tony de Zorzi gets into a good position and cuts it fiercely over backward point for a boundary.

On a length and angling across outside off, Tony de Zorzi pushes away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Keeps it short and on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi rolls his wrists and keeps the pull shot along the ground. Yannic Cariah at deep backward square leg runs around and dives to save a couple of runs.

Goes short and on middle, Tony de Zorzi hangs back and pulls it to mid-wicket without any timing.

On a good length on off, Tony de Zorzi gets forward and keeps it out on the off side.

Shorter and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen swivels in his crease and goes for the pull but wears this one in the midriff.

WIDE! Back of a length this time, but angling way down the leg side. Rassie van der Dussen leaves it alone and Shai Hope flings himself to his left and makes a good stop.

FOUR! Fuller this time and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen reaches out to the delivery and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Short and wide outside off, Rassie van der Dussen slashes hard at the delivery but connects with thin air.

Back of a length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen steers this one past backward point and collects a couple of runs as the ball rolls towards the third man region. The fielder throws it flat and ends up hitting Rassie van der Dussen flush on the neck.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Alzarri Joseph delivers for West Indies! Alzarri Joseph bends his back and bangs it in short on off from 'round the wicket, Ryan Rickelton hangs back but gets surprised by the pace and bounce. Tries to defend from the crease but gets an outside edge that lobs to first slip. Odean Smith completes the catch after a couple of juggles.

Full and honing in at the stumps from 'round the wicket, Ryan Rickelton defends it to extra cover.

Keeps it full and on off, Ryan Rickelton presents a straight bat and drives it to the left of mid off. Akeal Hosein puts in the chase and pulls it back. The batters run three in the process.

Serves it full and at the stumps, Ryan Rickelton drives it firmly back to the bowler. Jason Holder in his follow through gets his fingertips to it and parries it to mid off.

Back of a length on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi stays back and nudges it to the right of short fine leg for a run.

FOUR! Full again and tailing in on leg, Tony de Zorzi brings his wrists into play and flicks it through the vacant square leg region for a boundary.

Full and drifting at the pads, Tony de Zorzi shoulders arms but gets rapped on the front pad. No harm done.

Tony de Zorzi is underway! Begins with a full delivery on middle, Tony de Zorzi gets forward and clips it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Bowls it on a good length around off, Ryan Rickelton stays back to defend but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls to square leg for a dot.

WIDE! Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Ryan Rickelton gets inside the line and lets the ball pass. Wided.

Back of a length and shaping away outside off, Ryan Rickelton does not chase the delivery and lets it go.

A confident appeal for caught behind but turned down! Short and wide outside off by Alzarri Joseph, Ryan Rickelton gets tempted by the width and throws his hands at it. Slashes hard but does not connect. Shai Hope behind the wicket pouches it safely and goes up in appeal. The umpire is unmoved and West Indies take the review. However, the UltraEdge shows no bat and the on-field decision stands.

Shortish delivery on off, Ryan Rickelton hangs back and defends this one to point for a dot.

Back of a length on off, Ryan Rickelton gets on the back foot and solidly gets behind the line.

Four Leg byes! Alzarri Joseph starts on a good length and moving in sharply on leg, Ryan Rickelton tries to tickle it fine but gets it off his pads. The ball beats Shai Hope behind the wicket and races away to the fence.