West Indies A beat South Africa A by on day four of this week’s series opener at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
West Indies A slipped to 171 for nine in pursuit of a 224-run target in the fourth innings before unbeaten half-centurion Kevin Sinclair and tail-ender Jair McAllister shared a 53-run partnership for a one-wicket win.
On day three, South Africa A captain Neil Brand hit a century. This is the sixth century of his first-class career.
On day two, South Africa A fast bowlers Tshepo Moreki and Hardus Viljoen took three and two wickets, respectively.
On day one, SA A batsmen Keegan Petersen, Tony de Zorzi and Clyde Fortuin hit half-centuries.
The second fixture of the series will be played at Buffalo Park in East London next week.
South Africa A squad
- Neil Brand (Titans, captain)
- David Bedingham (Western Province)
- Ruan de Swardt (North West)
- Tony de Zorzi (Western Province)
- Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
- Zubayr Hamza (Lions)
- Tshepo Moreki (Lions)
- Mihlali Mpongwana (Western Province)
- Duanne Olivier (Lions)
- Dane Paterson (Western Province)
- Keegan Petersen (Boland)
- Dane Piedt (Knights)
- Raynard van Tonder (North West)
- Hardus Viljoen (Boland)
- Khaya Zondo (Dolphins)
Remaining series schedule
- Second match: 28 November to 1 December: Buffalo Park, East London
- Third match: 5 to 8 December, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein