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West Indies beat South Africa in record-breaking game

West Indies complete the highest run chase in T20 history as they beat South Africa by four wickets in Johannesburg.

West Indies have completed the highest run chase in T20 history as they beat South Africa by four wickets in Johannesburg.

Skipper Faf du Plessis's 119 from 56 balls helped the hosts to a score of 231-7, the fourth-highest T20 international score.

Chris Gayle, however, led the reply with 90 from 41 balls, smashing seven sixes and adding 152 with Marlon Samuels.

Gayle departed the field with 61 needed from 38 balls but skipper Darren Sammy saw the Windies secure victory with four balls to spare, on a score of 236-6.

Victory gave West Indies an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with the final game in Durban on Wednesday.

The score surpassed the previous highest successful T20 run chase, Sussex's 226-3 against Essex at Chelmsford last summer.

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West Indies batsman Darren Sammy celebrates a quick half century during the first One Day International match bewteen West Indies and England at the Sir Vivian Richard Stadium in St John's, February 28, 2014
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