On March 26th, at Super Sport Park in Centurion, the West Indies cricket team played against South Africa in the second T20I match of their three-game series. In an act of bravery during the match, the West Indies team captain, Rovman Powell, attempted to save two ball boys at the boundary line and nearly injured himself in the process.
The match between West Indies and South Africa was an exciting, high-scoring affair. The West Indies team posted an impressive total of 258-5 on the scoreboard, but it was ultimately chased down by South Africa with ease, as they managed to reach the target in the 19th over.
South African batsman Quinton de Kock was particularly outstanding, scoring a scintillating century off just 44 deliveries to help his team achieve the impressive feat.
In the third over of South Africa’s chase, Quinton de Kock hit a lofted shot off Akeal Hosein’s delivery towards mid-off. West Indies captain Rovman Powell attempted to stop the ball from crossing the boundary line but spotted two young ball boys in close proximity to the line.
Powell heroically avoided a collision with the ball boys, preventing them from sustaining serious injuries. However, the force of his actions caused him to lose his balance and fall over the advertising hoardings. Though Powell sustained a minor injury to his left arm, physiotherapists promptly attended to him on the field, and the game resumed after a short delay.
Netizens were impressed with Powell’s courageous act and praised him on social media, where a viral video of the incident circulated.
