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Even with the statutory stutter, West Indies' win over South Africa was as overwhelming as could be anticipated against one of the most formidable and consistent teams in world cricket

Brian Lara is glad his side will have the chance to play the reigning World Cup winners in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday

Though Chris Gayle's fabulous hundred was the turning point for the West Indies, their captain Brian Lara insisted the win over South Africa was not about just one man

At times it appeared as if Chris Gayle was the only man in the stadium, standing in the middle, bathed in light, blasting the ball to all parts; the fielders did not have to move, it seemed not to matter who was bowling or what sort of ball was bowled: it

Cricinfo looks at some of the interesting numbers from the West Indies-South Africa match at Jaipur

Chris Gayle lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a quite spectacular display of power-hitting as West Indies stormed into their second successive Champions Trophy final

Brian Lara suggested that he would continue to bat low down the order if the situation demanded it in tomorrow's semi-final against South Africa

Graeme Smith is putting history behind and will concentrate on getting South Africa's game right