King leads West Indies to 28-run win over South Africa
KINGSTON: Stand-in captain Brandon King made 79 as West Indies beat South Africa by 28 runs in the first Twenty20 international of a three-match series in Kingston on Thursday. Opener King, replacing skipper Rovman Powell, who was out of IPL duty, collected his 45 balls with six sixes and six boundaries as West Indies made 175-8 in their 20 overs. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 147 despite Reeza Hendricks making his 15th T20 international half-century. “I know the conditions well, which was an advantage,” said King, who was playing at his home Sabina Park. “We knew we


