Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs West Indies, 5th ODI at Centurion

It's the final match of the South African summer. It is also the last opportunity for both teams to get their combinations right before the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup kicks off. After three convincing wins, South Africa were handed a rare defeat in Port Elizabeth, courtesy an Andrew Russell blitzkrieg.

Regular captain, AB de Villiers, has been rested with Hashim Amla taking over the leadership role. More importantly for the hosts, Quinton de Kock is back after having made a speedy recovery from his left ankle injury.

On the other hand, West Indies have injected some momentum with the win at Port Elizabeth. But that wasovershadowedwith the news about SunilNarine'swithdrawalfrom the 2015 WC. Darren Sammy feels the bigger test would be the league match against South Africa during the World Cup. But they would love to leave the African soil with another win today.

There was some morning showers which led to a delayed toss. The rain though abated and the covers are being removed. The toss has been delayed though it shouldn't be too long before the match starts.