Title favorite South Africa easily beat West Indies by 7 wickets with 43 balls remaining in the 7the match of 2011 Cricket World Cup on Thursday, 24th February, 2010 at Dlehi.
South Africa started with spinner and got Gayle in the first over then Bravo made a fighting 73 runs but all other all are failed and they collapsed 209/5 to 222 all out as debutant Imran Tahir took 4 wickets. South Africa also lost Amla and Kallis quickly but Smith 45 and de Villiers put 119 runs. Duminy 42 not out and ABD hit unbeaten century with 107* runs off 105 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes.
Match Summary:
West Indies - 222 all out in 47.3 overs (Darren Bravo 73, Tahir 4-41, Steyn 3-24)
South Africa - 223/3 in 42.5 overs (de Villiers 107*, Duminy 42*)
Toss - South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Man of the Match - AB de Villiers (South Africa)
Result - South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
Points - South Africa 2, West Indies 0
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