South Africa win toss, bat first against West Indies


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 27 Feb 2015

South Africa's batsman AB de Villiers looks back to the pitch as he walks off the field after being caught out by Zimbabwe's Craig Ervine during their Cricket World Cup match in Hamilton, February 15, 2015. REUTERS/Nigel Marple

SYDNEY (Reuters) - South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and opted to send his much changed side in to bat in their World Cup Pool B match against West Indies at a sun-bathed Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

The Proteas are out to kickstart their campaign after a 130-run loss to India in their last outing, while West Indies come into the contest with confidence high after their record-breaking victory over Zimbabwe.

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