South Africa produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat West Indies by 97 runs after posting a massive 242-5 in their 20 overs.
Richard Levi led the charge with a blistering 87 off just 39 balls, while AB de Villiers provided superb support with 70 from 39 deliveries. The pair added 104 runs for the second wicket after Faf du Plessis was dismissed for 14, putting South Africa firmly in control.
Levi smashed five fours and eight sixes, reaching his half-century from 27 balls before Dave Mohammed ended his explosive innings. De Villiers continued the assault, hitting four fours and five sixes before falling to Dwayne Bravo in the final over. Sarel Erwee contributed a quick 23 off 13 balls, while Morne van Wyk finished unbeaten on 17.
Chasing 243, West Indies struggled to build momentum despite Chris Gayle's aggressive 60 off 31 balls. Simmons fell for two, while Imran Tahir dismissed Jermaine Blackwood for nine as West Indies slipped to 38-2.
Aaron Phangiso then removed Chadwick Walton and Gayle, with the latter trapped lbw after hitting four fours and five sixes. Tahir struck twice in the same over to dismiss Raymon Reifer and Dwayne Bravo, leaving West Indies reeling at 84-6.
Carlos Brathwaite offered some late resistance with a quick 29 off 13 balls, including three sixes, but Robert Frylinck ended his counterattack before helping wrap up the innings. West Indies were eventually bowled out for 145 in 18.2 overs.
Tahir and Phangiso claimed three wickets each, finishing with figures of 3-24 and 3-49 respectively, while Frylinck took 2-22. South Africa's powerful batting display and disciplined bowling secured a comprehensive 97-run victory.
South Africa – 242/5 (20 overs)
- Richard Levi – 87 (39)
- AB de Villiers – 70 (39)
West Indies – 145 all out (18.2 overs)
- Chris Gayle – 60 (31)
- Imran Tahir – 3/24
- Aaron Phangiso – 3/49
South Africa won by 97 runs.