The West Indies cricket team and their fans were left in disbelief as Marco Jansen’s six in the final over scripted an anticlimactic end to their Super 8 tie against South Africa at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The match began with Aiden Markram winning the toss and opting to bowl. West Indies posted a total of 135/8 in their 20 overs, with Roston Chase scoring a crucial half-century. Tabraiz Shamsi’s three wickets hindered the West Indies’ batting efforts. Chasing a revised target of 123 runs due to rain interruptions, South Africa reached their target with three wickets in hand in 16.1 overs. Jansen’s unbeaten 21* guided South Africa to a crucial victory, sending them to the semi-finals. The thrilling encounter saw Jansen’s dramatic six in the final over turn the tide and seal the win for South Africa. The unexpected turn of events left the West Indies dugout shell-shocked, and their fans silenced as they had anticipated a different outcome. Despite a valiant effort from the hosts, Jansen’s heroics secured a remarkable victory for South Africa.
