Rabada swings momentum after West Indies' flying start

West Indies vs South Africa produced early tension in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium as Kagiso Rabada cut short a lively start from the Caribbean side.

South Africa chose to bowl and West Indies responded aggressively. Shai Hope wasted no time, lifting Keshav Maharaj for boundaries in the opening over while Brandon King followed with crisp drives against Marco Jansen. The scoring rate climbed quickly and the outfield hummed with noise as WI surged past 25 inside two overs.

Then Rabada stepped in.

The South African quick found sharp movement and changed the rhythm instantly. Hope chased a delivery outside off and edged behind to Quinton de Kock. Three balls later Shimron Hetmyer tried to pull but only managed a top edge toward Keshav Maharaj.

The quick double strike stalled West Indies at 31 for two and handed South Africa early control in this West Indies vs South Africa clash.

Brandon King stayed positive at the crease with 13 from eight balls while Rovman Powell joined him as the innings reset at 32 for two after three overs in this T20 World Cup encounter.

South Africa Playing XI vs West Indies

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

West Indies Playing XI vs South Africa

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph