Cricket-Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over South Africa in second ODI

Cricket - Second One Day International - South Africa v West Indies - Buffalo Park, East London, South Africa - March 18, 2023 South Africa's Temba Bavuma in action with West Indies' Shai Hope REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

(Reuters) - New captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century as West Indies defeated hosts South Africa by 48 runs in the second one-day international on Saturday.

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.