South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

In the absence of their IPL stars, West Indies handed South Africa a thumping 3-0 defeat in pre-World Cup the T20I series

South Africa were hammered in the final T20I as West Indies chased down 164 with 37 balls to spare

South Africa came up with an improved batting effort in the second T20I but it wasn't enough to go past West Indies' total of 207/7

Historically, South Africa have won more than they've lost in West Indies but the first T20I didn't fit into that trend

Despite South Africa's good comeback with the ball, a total of 175/8 was enough to hold the visitors, who dithered, dallied and dwindled to defeat by 28 runs

Reeza Hendricks's 51-ball 87 went in vain as South Africa were bowled out for 147 chasing 176 for victory

Both teams will be without several of their key players in preparation for the T20 World Cup

The likes of Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford and Alzarri Joseph will be involved in the IPL playoffs

South Africa are set to be led by Rassie van der Dussen as a stop-gap before Markram returns from IPL commitments