Fast bowler Dale Steyn starred again as South Africa secured a 163-run victory over the West Indies in the opening Test on Sunday.
Steyn collected 3/65 from 15.3 overs, as West Indies, chasing 457 for victory, were bowled out for 293, just before the rescheduled close on the fourth day at Queen’s P
ark Oval.
The South African quick ended the match with figures of 8/94 to earn the man-of-the-match award.
Steyn bowled Nelon Pascal off an inside edge for 10, when the West Indies tailender tried a flamboyant one-legged pull.
Morne Morkel supported Steyn with 2/49 from 12 overs, while left-arm spinner Paul Harris took 2/91 from 26.3 overs.
The victory gave the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series, which continues on Friday in St. Kitts.
“Our bowlers were running on fumes there at the end, and it was not made any easier for us with them struggling with the run-ups from one end, and a soft landing,” said South Africa captain Graeme Smith.
“It was another hot day, and we have had to work a little bit harder. The pitch was not conducive to really exciting Test match cricket. It was about a long, hard graft, and we did that well, and we have won in three and a half days, so I am happy.” — AFP
Scores: South Africa 352 and 206/4 decl. (Smith 90, Kallis 40; Benn 3/74) bt West Indies 102 and 293 (Gayle 73, Bravo 49, Benn 42; Steyn 3/65, Morkel 2/49)