3 Test wins of West Indies against South Africa

West Indies and South Africa have locked horns on 28 occasions in the longest format in the game. The South African Test team has won an impressive 25 Test matches against the West Indies Test team. On the other hand, West Indies has managed to win just 3 Test matches against South Africa. That said, here are the 3 Test wins of West Indies against South Africa:

⦁ West Indies win by 127 runs (2007)

This was West Indies’ most recent Test victory against South Africa. Batting first, West Indies posted a total of 408 in the 1st innings of the Test match. In reply, South Africa was bowled out for a meager total of 195. South Africa needed to chase a total of 389 to win the Test match against West Indies. However, West Indies restricted South Africa to just 260. In the end, West Indies went on to win the Test match by a comprehensive margin of 127 runs.

⦁ West Indies win by 130 runs (2001)

This was West Indies’s 2nd Test victory against South Africa. Batting first, West Indies posted a meager total of 225 in the 1st innings of the Test. In reply, South Africa was bowled out for a total of 141. West Indies posted a total of 301 runs in the 2nd innings of the Test match. Hence, South Africa needed to chase a total of 386 to win the Test match. However, West Indies bowled out South Africa for just 255. In the end, West Indies went on to win the Test match by a margin of 130 runs.

⦁ West Indies win by 52 runs (1992)

This was West Indies’ first-ever Test victory against South Africa. Batting first, West Indies posted a total of 262 in the 1st innings of the Test. In reply, South Africa posted a total of 345, taking a lead of 83 runs. West Indies posted a total of 283 in the 2nd innings of the Test. Hence, South Africa needed to chase a total of 201 to win the Test match. However, West Indies managed to restrict South Africa to just 148. In the end, West Indies went on to win the Test match by 52 runs.

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