In the first game of their three-match T20 series, the West Indies came out on top with a seven-wicket victory over South Africa thanks to Nicholas Pooran's explosive performance. After a rain delay, the visitors were limited to a modest 174-7, and Pooran's four consecutive sixes in the 12th over sealed the win for the home team. Despite a promising debut by South Africa's Kwena Maphaka, Pooran's power-hitting stole the spotlight and led his team to a comfortable victory.
In an eventful third day of the second and final Test, South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs to win the series 2-0. The Proteas were initially dismissed for 246 in their second innings, with West Indies' fast bowler Jayden Seales taking six wickets. The home team in response was bowled out for 222 to give South Africa the victory.
In an exciting and closely contested second Test match, South Africa emerged as the victors over West Indies to secure the series 1-0. The Proteas' win also pushed them ahead of Pakistan in the World Test Championship standings, putting them in fifth place. Contributions from Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Wiaan Mulder, as well as a crucial six-wicket haul by Jayden Seales, helped seal the win for the visitors. The loss puts West Indies at the bottom of the table, almost ruling them out of contention for the WTC final.
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada continues to make history as he climbs up the list of his country's greatest test wicket-takers. With his recent three-wicket haul against the West Indies, the 29-year-old surpassed the tally of 291 wickets held by the legendary all-rounder, Jacques Kallis. His impressive average of 22.02 sets him apart from top 10 wicket-takers in South Africa, including the great Dale Steyn. Having made the test format his priority, Rabada is expected to reach the milestone of 400 test wickets in his career.
Despite a strong start from South Africa's Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi, rain disrupted play in the first Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain. Only 15 overs were bowled before an early lunch was called, with the visitors at 45-1. Jason Holder claimed the only wicket so far, but play could not resume due to a wet outfield. The two-test series will be followed by three T20 games.
India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reaches a career milestone with his 500th Test wicket, as he helps India dominate in the third Test against England. The 37-year-old spinner has chosen to pull out of the game due to a family emergency, showing the importance he places on loved ones. England, meanwhile, struggle to keep up with the home team's strong performance on the pitch.