Amla century gets SA closer to cleansweep

Tags: Hashim Mahomed Amla, WI v SA 4th ODI at Roseau - May 30, 2010, South Africa, West Indies, SA in WI - 2010

Published on: May 31, 2010

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South Africa won the fourth ODI against West Indies at the Windsor Park in Roseau after successfully chasing down a target of 304 losing only three wickets.

South Africa won the fourth ODI against West Indies at the Windsor Park in Roseau after successfully chasing down a target of 304 losing only three wickets. Proteas have moved onto a 4-0 lead with just one more victory to go for a grand cleansweep. The chase was well led by opener Hashim Amla who scored a well-paced 129 from 115 balls with 9 fours and 2 sixes. Jacques Kallis (51 from 54 balls) and AB de Villiers (57* from 64 balls) also played their part in the run chase. West Indies getting a rare opportunity to bat first did well to put up 303 for 6 with Dale Richards (59 from 73 balls) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (66 from 89 balls) being the significant contributors.

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