25 May 2010

Proteas win second ODI

6:54 pm on 25 May 2010

The South African cricketers have beaten the West Indies by 17 runs in the second one day international in Antigua to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

Chasing South Africa's 300 for seven, the West Indies ended on 283 with Darren Sammy not out on 58 from just 24 deliveries which included six towering sixes and a pair of fours.

South Africa's innings was built on commanding efforts by Hashim Amla, who made 92 and Jacques Kallis, who made 85.

South African quick bowler Morne Morkel finished with three for 58 while the standout bowlers for West Indies were Kieron Pollard (two for 39) and Jerome Taylor (two for 50).

The next is on Saturday morning in Dominica.