DURBAN, South Africa — AB de Villiers top-scored with 81 and effected five dismissals behind the wicket as South Africa beat the West Indies by 61 runs in a rain-affected first ODI at Kingsmead on Friday. De Villiers was well supported by Hashim Amla (66) and David Miller (70) as South Africa reached 279-8 in 48.2 overs, before rain swept in to cut the innings short and leave the West Indies with a revised target of 229 in 33 overs. The tourists got off to a rapid start as Chris Gayle hit 41 from 24 balls, but their challenge faded after Dale Steyn (3-27) had him caught behind by De Villiers. After another brief delay saw the target revised to 226, the West Indies were eventually bowled out for 164 in just 28.2 overs. — AP
