Thanks PDP. Here is Firdose Moonda's updated piece on Cricket South Africa's statements today and Quinton de Kock's absence.

3.45 pm West Indies end on 143, which is miles better than their pitiful display against England but still feels nowhere near a defendable total. Simmons' glacially slow innings will be a major talking point on the West Indies side. Meanwhile, the withdrawal of Quinton de Kock before the toss and CSA's subsequent statement has sparked plenty of feedback on the South Africa side. It's been an interesting day for very different reasons.

Evin Lewis on the mic: "I gave myself a bit of time in the Powerplay and it worked for me at the end of the day. I think it was a pretty slow pitch. It takes a couple balls to get in but once you do, you got to make the most of it. We were looking for 150-160 but we have to work hard to defend it."

South Africa favorites to chase. Alex Malcolm will be back for the first ball of the reply.

Tareq: "The ball clearly dropped on the turf. As soon as it dropped on the turf and goes back in the fielder's hand, there was clear mud on the ball straight away. Very poor decision." At least I can feel better knowing I wasn't the only thinking my eyes were playing tricks on me.

Hayden Walsh Jr enters. Pretorius comes around the stumps to the lefty.

Pretorius to bowl the last over.

DJ Bravo enters on strike.

Shimron Hetmyer enters at No. 7.

Nortje to bowl the 19th.

Cricket South Africa has issued this statement on Quinton de Kock's decision to withdraw from today's game due to "personal reasons": "Cricket South Africa (CSA) has noted the personal decision by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock not to "take the knee" ahead of Tuesday's game against the West Indies. All players had been required, in line with a directive of the CSA Board on Monday evening, to "take the knee" in a united and consistent stance against racism. This is also the global gesture against racism that has been adopted by sportspeople across sporting codes because they recognise the power of sport to bring people together. After considering all relevant issues, including the freedom of choice of players, the Board had made it clear it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a stand against racism, especially given SA's history. The Board's view was that while diversity can and should find expression in many facets of daily lives, this did not apply when it came to taking a stand against racism. The Board will await a further report from team management before deciding on the next steps. All players are expected to follow this directive for the remaining games of the World Cup. CSA thanks all other Proteas players for agreeing to unite and make such an important public stand against racism."

Dre Russ enters.

Pretorius comes on for his first over of the day. Around the stumps to Gayle.

Chin: "Somewhere, Chris Tavare must be watching with a smile. He's no longer going to be the first one in future discussions when it comes to snail paced innings". True cricket aficionados know that in spite of Tavare's Test reputation, he was an attacking batter in limited overs cricket on the County scene. He is unfairly maligned for adjusting his game to suit the needs of a weak England lineup of the era.