Cricket:South Africa took a big step towards securing their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals with victory by 20 runs over West Indies at The Oval today.
Herschelle Gibbs hit 55 as the Proteas, put into bat by Windies skipper Chris Gayle, posted 183 for seven from their 20 overs.
In reply, West Indies lost big-hitter Gayle and Dwayne Bravo, the hero of last night's win over India, cheaply but Lendl Simmons led the chase with a sparkling innings.
However, when Simmons departed for 77, so did the Windies' chances as South Africa, who beat England in their first Super Eight game, triumphed by 20 runs.
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Teenage pace ace Wayne Parnell was the undoubted star of the Proteas attack with four wickets for 13 runs.