West Indies lose opening match against South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sep 11,  – The West Indies lost by eight wickets to South Africa in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday at the Wanderers.

Scores

WEST INDIES 205 for six off 20 overs (Chris Gayle 117, Devon Smith 35; Johan van der Wath 2-33, Vernon Philander 2-35).

SOUTH AFRICA 208 for two off 17.4 overs (Herschelle Gibbs 90 not out, Justin Kemp 46 not out, Graeme Smith 28).