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‘Pretty crazy’ as South Africa defeat Windies in record T20 run chase

Record-breaking day: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (left) is congratulated by Reeza Hendricks

CENTURION (SOUTH AFRICA) – South Africa set a new record for chasing in international T20 cricket when they scored 259 for four to beat West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on Sunday in a game described as “pretty crazy”.

Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball century for the visitors as they posted an imposing 258 for five, the joint sixth-highest total in T20 internationals.

However, Quinton de Kock responded with 100 from 44 balls, a maiden T20I century, while fellow opener Reeza Hendricks hit 68.

“It was pretty, pretty crazy. When we came off halfway, we thought we had enough,” said West Indies skipper Rovman Powell.

“But credit to…

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