Racking up 102 in the first six overs in the run-chase, the highest score by any team in the Powerplay in T20Is, de Kock and Reeza Hendricks kickstarted South Africa's innings in style.
After winning the toss and electing to bat at Buffalo Park in East London, Hope’s superb 128 not out anchored the West Indies score of 335 for eight in their 50 overs as he struck five fours and seven sixes in his 115-ball innings.
T20 World Cup: Temba Bavuma said that the withdrawal of a senior player like Quinton de Kock took the team back but they got on with it as they notched up a strong eight-wicket win against defending champions West Indies.