South African star Keshav Maharaj falls on a stretcher against West Indies

Keshav Maharaj was injured under the most bizarre of circumstances as South Africa bowled out the West Indies for 106 in a dominating 284-run victory in the second Test on Saturday to sweep the series 2-0.

West Indies were facing a daunting target of 391 and collapsed under pressure in their second innings, surviving by just 35.1 overs as South Africa won before tea on the fourth day at Wanderers.

Gerald Coetzee claimed 3-37 and six wickets in the match to play a leading role in the Proteas attack in the 22-year-old fast bowler’s second Test appearance.

The non-spinner Simon Harmer was 3-45 and the left-arm spinner Maharaj was 2-4, although Maharaj was given no chance to improve on those impressive bowling figures after injuring his left ankle while trying to start a celebratory run. when his second wicket was confirmed in a television review.

Maharaj raised his arms and took a running step to celebrate when Kyle Mayers received lbw, but immediately crumpled to the ground holding his left foot as his teammates surrounded him. He was carried off the field on a stretcher.

He injured his ankle while celebrating a wicket for the locals on Saturday

The spinner had to be stretchered off as South Africa took control of the second Test.

The freak injury did not dampen South Africa’s drive for victory as small resistance from Joshua Da Silva (34), Jason Holder (19) and Alzarri Joseph (18) ended quickly.

South Africa’s victory was marked by new captain Temba Bavuma’s great century on day three which put the home side in full control of the Test and set the West Indies as their big target.

Bavuma was 171 not out overnight and South Africa 287-7 in their second innings. And even though Bavuma fell for 172 early on the fourth day, missing out on the double century he was seeking, and the home team were set to 321, the lead was already more than enough to clinch the series.