The South African cricket team, nicknamed Proteas, is unarguably one of the top teams in the white ball format. The South African team has always produced great cricketers, while the West Indies team is known for producing global T20 superstars. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best knocks by South African batters against West Indies in T20I matches.'
1. Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against West Indies in the 2015 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings South Africa piled up 231 runs on a road of a pitch, with Faf du Plessis smacking a century. Batting first, with the score reading 21-2, Plessis stitched together a 105-run stand with David Miller. In his 56-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and five gigantic sixes, scoring 119 runs. However, his knock wasn’t enough to secure a win for his team.
2. Morne van Wyk
Morne van Wyk is one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against West Indies in the 2015 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings, South Africa piled up 195 runs on a road of a pitch, with Morne van Wyk smacking a century. Batting in first innings, Morne van Wyk stitched together a 111-run stand with Reeza Hendricks. In his 70-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 114 runs.
3. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In a game against South Africa in the 2023 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings, West Indies piled up 258 runs on a road of a pitch, with Johnson Charles smacking a century. Chasing 259 runs, Quinton de Kock stitched together a 152-run stand with Reeza Hendricks. In his 44-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and eight gigantic sixes, scoring 100 runs in a successful run chase.
4. Herschelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs was unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against South Africa in the 2007 T20 World Cup, batting in 1st innings, West Indies piled up 205 runs on a road of a pitch, with Chris Gayle smacking a century. Chasing 206 runs, with the score reading 88-2, Gibbs stitched together a 120-run stand with Justin Kemp. In his 55-ball knock, he smashed 14 boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 90 runs. His knock helped South Africa to chase the score successfully.
5. Reeza Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against South Africa in the 2023 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings, West Indies piled up 220 runs on a road of a pitch. Chasing 221 runs, with the score reading 32-1, Hendricks stitched together a 80-run stand with Rilee Rossouw. In his 44-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 83 runs.
6. Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram is unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy off-spin bowling. In a game against West Indies in the 2021 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings South Africa piled up 168 runs on a road of a pitch, with Aiden Markram smacking a half-century. Batting first, with the score reading 0-1, Markram stitched together a 128-run stand with Quinton de Kock. In his 48-ball knock, he smashed three boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 70 runs.
7. Rassie van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen is one of the best young players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against West Indies in the 2021 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings, South Africa piled up 160 runs on a road of a pitch, with Rassie van der Dussen smacking a half-century. Batting first, with the score reading 61-2, Dussen stitched together a 34-run stand with Temba Bavuma. In his 38-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 56 runs.
8. Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw is one of the best attacking players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against West Indies in the 2015 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings, South Africa piled up 165 runs on a road of a pitch, with Rilee Rossouw smacking a half-century. Batting first, with the score reading 79-3, Rossouw stitched together a 48-run stand with David Miller. In his 40-ball knock, he smashed five boundaries, scoring 51 runs. However, his knock wasn’t enough as South Africa lost the game.
9. David Miller
David Miller is unarguably one of the best finishers from South Africa, with more than handy batting in the middle order. In a game against West Indies in the 2023 bilateral series, batting in 1st innings, South Africa piled up 131 runs on a road of a pitch in just 11 over game. Batting first, with the score reading 79-6, Miller stitched together a 47-run stand with Sisanda Magala. In his 22-ball knock, he smashed 4 boundaries and 3 gigantic sixes, scoring 48 runs.
10. Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis was unarguably one of the best all-rounders from South Africa, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against West Indies in the 2010 T20 world cup, batting in 1st innings, South Africa piled up 136 runs on a tricky pitch, with Jacques Kallis smacking a half-century. Batting first, with the score reading 15-1, Kallis stitched together a 73-run stand with Graeme Smith. In his 45-ball knock, he smashed a boundary and three gigantic sixes, scoring 53 runs.
