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Saturday, June 25, 2016

2016 West Indies-Australia-South Africa ODI Tri-Series in West Indies - 9th ODI West Indies beat South Africa by 100 Runs Friday June 24,2016

The West Indies advanced to the final of the one-day tri-series by beating South Africa by 100 runs on Friday June 24,2016, led by a century from Darren Bravo and three wickets by paceman Shannon Gabriel.

Left-hander Darren Bravo made 102, including 12 fours and four sixes off 103 balls, as his third one-day ton lifted West Indies from early trouble at 21-4 to 285 all out off 49.5 overs.

Darren Bravo shared a record fifth wicket stand of 156 with Kieron Pollard, who chimed in with 62 off 71 balls, including seven fours and two sixes.

Captain Holder, with 40 off 46 balls, and fellow all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, 33 not out, boosted the lower order in adding 54 for the seventh wicket.

South Africa's chase was undermined by the fiery Gabriel as the visitors were bowled out for 185 in 46 overs.Spin ace Sunil Narine supported well with 3-38 and all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite took 2-39

Farhaan Behariden top-scored with 35, Wayne Parnell contributed 28 and there was a late flourish by the last pair of Morne Morkel (32 not out) and Imran Tahir (29) but there was no way back for South Africa.
Scorecard
West Indies 285/10 in 49.5 Overs
South Africa 185/10 in 46 Overs
Match Result - West Indies won by 100 Runs
MOM - Darren Bravo(WI)for his 102(103 Balls 4x12 and 6x4)


West Indies will now meet Australia in the final @ Bridgetown on Sunday June 26,2016

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