South Africa clinch series win over West Indies
Published:Friday | May 28, 2010 | 6:03 PM
Fast bowler Morne Morkel grabbed four for 21 today as South Africa sealed a series win over hosts West Indies with a 67-run victory in the third one-day international at Windsor Park in Dominica
The visitors took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series with their ninth straight one-day victory over the Caribbean team.
The 25-year-old Morkel's career-best helped disrupt the West Indies' pursuit of South Africa's modest 224 all out off 47.2 overs.
Needing 225 for victory, the home team was bowled out for 157 off 38 overs.
Charl Langeveldt supported well with the crucial scalp of captain Chris Gayle for 16 on his way to 3 for 30.
Dale Richards top scored for West Indies with 28, while Shivnarine Chanderpaul got 24.
Earlier, A.B. de Villiers' topscore of 70 off 80 balls anchored South Africa's total.
Kieron Pollard was the most successful bowler for West Indies with three for 27 off six overs, while Sulieman Benn and Dwayne Bravo supported with two wickets each.
The fourth game takes place on Sunday at the same venue.