West Indies Sweep South Africa 3-0 in T20 World Cup Warm-Up

West Indies capped off their T20 World Cup preparations with a resounding 8-wicket victory over South Africa, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The triumph marked their fourth series win since the previous T20 World Cup and their first 3-0 triumph over South Africa.

South Africa, on the other hand, have struggled in recent T20Is, winning only two of their last 11 completed matches. Their concerns extend to their middle order, with Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs absent from this series. Quinton de Kock's form and Ryan Rickelton's struggles also raise questions.

Anrich Nortje's high economy rate and lack of wickets cast doubt on his readiness for international cricket. However, he remains part of South Africa's World Cup squad.

West Indies, meanwhile, appear well-prepared for the tournament. They have won four out of five series since the last T20 World Cup and chased down 164 in just 14 overs in the final match against South Africa.

Obed McCoy, a late addition to the T20 World Cup squad, impressed with 3 for 39 in the final match. Brandon King, the stand-in captain, finished as the series' leading run-scorer.

Johnson Charles, who had struggled for form, silenced critics with a dominant half-century, setting the platform for West Indies' victory. He targeted South Africa's fastest bowlers, Nortje and Gerald Coetzee, with impressive ease.

Gudakesh Motie, the left-arm spinner, made an early impact with two wickets in his first two overs. However, he conceded 11 runs in his final over and was not used again.

Rassie van der Dussen, excluded from South Africa's T20 World Cup squad, had the final say with a 30-ball fifty. His 77-run partnership with Wiaan Mulder prevented a South African collapse.

Kyle Mayers missed a crucial catch that could have dismissed van der Dussen early on. However, he made amends with a two-handed catch to dismiss Mulder later in the innings. Mayers also contributed with an unbeaten 36 with the bat, helping West Indies wrap up the chase.

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