West Indies Sweep South Africa 3-0 in Rain-Shortened T20 Series

Nicholas Pooran's explosive 35 runs off 13 balls led the West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the rain-shortened third T20 international, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Despite rain delays and tricky conditions, key contributions from Pooran, Shai Hope, and Shimron Hetmeyer ensured the West Indies' comprehensive win.

Nicholas Pooran's explosive innings of 35 runs from just 13 balls propelled the West Indies to a decisive eight-wicket win over South Africa in a rain-interrupted third Twenty20 cricket international, clinching a 3-0 series victory.

The match, reduced to 13 overs per side due to an hour-long rain delay, saw South Africa put up a total of 108-4, thanks to Tristan Stubbs' quick-fire 40 from 15 balls. But Pooran's blistering performance, alongside unwavering support from Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmeyer, secured the win with 22 balls remaining.

West Indies captain Roston Chase expressed gratitude to his team for delivering a series sweep despite the challenging conditions. South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged the difficulties posed by rain and vowed areas of improvement.

(With inputs from agencies.)