South Africa defeats the West Indies reaching the World Cup semifinals

South Africa, who have won all seven of their tournament games, are now in the semifinals with the reigning champions, England.

In cloudy conditions, Proteas captain Aiden Markram won the toss and encouraged the Windies to bat first. His bowlers showed that his choice was correct when they held the hosts to 135/8 in 20 overs.

South Africa is currently winning matches that they ought to be losing, persevering under duress like their rugby counterparts, the Springboks, who prevailed by one point in all three quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals last year.

Their recent surge in toughness has allowed them to qualify for the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup for the first time in ten years.

After winning the toss, the South Africans chose to bowl first, a move that was swiftly confirmed when dangerous players Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran were removed with just five runs scored in the opening two overs.

After being added to the West Indies team on Saturday due to an injury, Kyle Mayers and Chase shared a third-wicket partnership of 81 runs to steady the batting.

Before Shamsi split them in the twelfth over, Mayers struck the ball to Tristan Stubbs at deep cover point to leave for 35. Chase was dropped on 11 and Mayers survived an LBW call after a review.