SA vs WI, Rovman Powell slams match-winning 18-ball 43*: Stats

Rovman Powell struck an 18-ball 43* as West Indies beat South Africa in a rain-hit first T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The match was reduced to 11 overs per side after rain and SA posted 131/8. David Miller struck a 22-ball 48. However, WI were off to a flier before Powell let his intention know by slamming a whirlwind knock.

Powell's 43* was laced with five sixes and one four. He had a strike rate of 238.89. He came at the crease following the departure of Nicholas Pooran as WI were 66/3. After Johnson Charles' departure (76/4), Powell scored the bulk of the runs in a 36-run stand alongside Romario Shepherd. He smashed 22 runs from boundaries off Bjorn Fortuin in the 8th over.

In 56 matches, Powell has now raced to 933 runs at 24.55. He has a strike rate of 137.41. Powell made his first appearance against the Proteas in 20-ver format. It's now his third 40-plus score in away matches (home of opposition).