T20 World Cup 2021 Photos: West Indies endure horror show with ball as South Africa open Super 12s account

[caption id=“attachment_10087971” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Knocks from Aiden Markram (51*) and Rassie van der Dussen (43*) led South Africa to a dominating eight-wicket win over West Indies in Dubai at the T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 match on Tuesday. This was Windies’ second defeat in as many matches. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_10088051” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, left, and West Indies’ Evin Lewis take the knee ahead of the match. A Cricket South Africa (CSA) directive had ordered their players to take a knee (as a gesture of battle against racism). However, in controversial circumstances, Quinton de Kock opted out of the match, refusing to take the knee. Reeza Hendricks replaced him instead. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_10088061” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Temba Bavuma won the toss and South Africa opted to field. Evin Lewis (56) made a strong start with Lendl Simmons, with the due forging a 73-run partnership for the first wicket. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_10088031” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Dwaine Pretorius celebrates taking the wicket of Chris Gayle. Pretorius finished with impressive figures of 3/17 from two overs. West Indies were restricted to 143/8 from 20 overs. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_10088041” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Aiden Markram registered his fifth T20I half-century, with the milestone coming in just 25 balls. South Africa eased to their first victory of the tournament in 18.2 overs. AP[/caption]