Imran Tahir's record 7-wicket haul helps South Africa thump West Indies

Imran Tahir took record one-day international figures for South Africa of seven for 45 as they hammered the West Indies by 139 runs at Basseterre

Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis): Imran Tahir took record one-day international figures for South Africa of seven for 45 as they hammered the West Indies by 139 runs at Basseterre.

South Africa spinner Imran Tahir celebrates a West Indian wicket on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

Hashim Amla's 110 underpinned the Proteas' total of 343 for four, which also featured half-centuries for Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis.

Then it was over to Tahir as the tri-series hosts were skittled for 204 in reply, leaving both teams on two wins along with Australia but South Africa leading the table after a second bonus point.

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