GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Sinethemba Qeshile struck an exciting century for South Africa ‘A.’ Nonetheless, it was in useless as rain compelled a no-result within the second 50-over match towards West Indies ‘A’ right here on the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Qeshile scored 126 from solely 106 balls, and he was properly supported by half-centuries from Jason Smith and Mihlali Mpongwana as South Africa posted a aggressive 365 for seven from their 50 overs.
West Indies then discovered themselves in a spot of trouble at 87 for 3 after 13.1 overs, however the rains got here and introduced a untimely finish to the competition.
South Africa quick bowler Tshepo Moreki did the early injury, choosing up the wickets of Kadeem Alleyne for 14 and captain Alick Athanaze for 8 to cut back the house aspect to 26 for 2.
Kevlon Anderson and Kevin Wickham then added 48 runs for the third wicket earlier than pacer Mihlali Mpongwana broke the partnership by having Wickham caught behind for 29.
The heavens opened up shortly after, with Anderson unbeaten on 28 and Shaqkere Parris on 4 not out.
Earlier, Qeshile led a sensational South Africa restoration after left-arm pacer Jediah Blades’ two wickets had diminished them to 68 for 3.
However Qeshile and Smith, who scored 63, added 149 runs for the fourth wicket in fast time as South Africa motored to 217 for 3 within the thirty third over.
Kadeem Alleyne finally dismissed Qeshile after he slammed 18 fours and one six, however Mpongwana hit an unbeaten 56 off simply 36 balls, whereas Ruan de Swardt made 30. Bjorn Fortuin 21 to make sure South Africa completed with a flourish.
Blades was West Indies’ greatest bowler with 3-61, whereas Alleyne took 2-62. The third and last 50-over match is on Tuesday.
