South Africa thrashed West Indies by 131 runs in fifth ODI

CENTURION, South Africa (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa thrashed West Indies by 131 runs in 5th ODI to clinch the series 4-1. The match was reduced to 42 overs per side after rain delayed the start.

5th ODI Scorecard - South Africa beat West Indies by 131 runs

Amla (133 from 105 balls) and Rossouw (132 in 98 deliveries) added record 247 runs for the third wicket to help South Africa post 361-5 in 42 overs. Earlier the South African record for the third-wicket partnership was 238 put on by Amla and AB de Villiers against Pakistan in 2013.

West Indies side were eventually bowled out for 230 inside 38 overs. Chasing a mammoth target of 362, the tourist lost Gayle off the first ball and from there on they were never really in the hunt though Samuels and Ramdin managed a partnership of sorts. 

Quotes

Amla - 'It has been a wonderful series for us and we have been able to do our plans well. The guys have put their hands up which is a good thing to see. Rossouw is a very dangerous batsman once he gets set and he showed that. I was trying to play a few out of the box shots today and fortunately they came off. Parnell and De Lange were good with the ball which augurs well for us with the World Cup to come. Everybody is in good nick which is a good sign for us. We wish the tournament started tomorrow and we have had a good build up for it. Hope we can make it special this time.'

Man of the Series - H.Amla

Rossouw - 'Scoring a century for your country is always an emotional moment. I was just relaxed before the game and was working hard on my game. Luckily it has worked for me this series and I hope there are many more to come. It is fun to bat with him (Amla) and he helped me a lot to get my first ODI ton. He is always a calming influence.'

Man of the Match - R.Rossow

Holder - 'We didn't bowl well especially at the back end of the innings. Credit to South Africa as they outplayed us totally. It has been a tough series and a good experience for the boys against this tough side. It was a big total and the idea was to just back ourselves to go after the bowling but didn't work. We have some experienced players coming back for the World Cup and hope we can rise up to the tournament. We have enjoyed being here throughout the tour."

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