West Indies vs South Africa — Super 8 (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BA King
c de Kock b Ngidi
|
21 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 191 |
|
SD Hope
c de Kock b Rabada
|
16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 267 |
|
SO Hetmyer
c Maharaj b Rabada
|
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
|
R Powell
c Brevis b Ngidi
|
9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 82 |
|
RL Chase
b Ngidi
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
|
SE Rutherford
c de Kock b Bosch
|
12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
|
JO Holder
run out (de Kock/Bosch)
|
49 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 158 |
|
MW Forde
c Rickelton b Bosch
|
11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 122 |
|
R Shepherd
not out
|
52 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 141 |
|
G Motie
not out
|
🦆 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AK Markram
not out
|
78 | 45 | 6 | 4 | 173 |
|
Q de Kock
c Holder b Chase
|
47 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 196 |
|
RD Rickelton
not out
|
45 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 161 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 |
| Jason Holder | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Shamar Joseph | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.0 |
| Roston Chase | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 |
West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 ka Super 8 muqabla Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad mein khela gaya jahan South Africa ne 9 wicket se zabardast jeet hasil ki. Live cricket score follow karne walay fans ne dekha ke ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ke Schedule mein yeh match turning point sabit hua jab WI sirf 29/4 ho gaya. Cricket match highlights mein yeh overs baar baar dekhe jayenge.
🏆 Result: South Africa 9 wicket se kamyab
🔥 Turning Point: 4 overs mein 4 wickets
🏏 1st Innings — West Indies 🚩
Total: 176/8 (20 overs)
⭐ Jason Holder 41* (22)
⭐ Shepherd 35 (20)
Powerplay 48/4 ne match ka rukh badal diya.
⭐ Ngidi 3/30
⭐ Rabada 2/22
🏏 2nd Innings — South Africa 🚩
Target 177
⭐ Markram 78* (48)
⭐ De Kock 52 (30)
⭐ Rickelton 42* (19)
South Africa ne 16.1 overs mein 180/1 bana kar 23 balls pehle match jeet liya
Match Squad
West Indies
Brandon King, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
The West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium delivered a clinical Proteas masterclass as South Africa chased down 177 with ease. Fans tracking the live cricket score during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a tactical demolition that now reshapes the Super 8 Schedule. The early collapse of West Indies proved to be the match turning point, and the cricket match highlights will replay those decisive overs again and again. South Africa sealed a dominant 9 wicket victory with 23 balls remaining to stay unbeaten.
🏆 Result: South Africa won by 9 wickets
📍 Venue: Ahmedabad
🔥 Match Turning Point: West Indies 29/4 inside 4 overs
🏏 1st Innings — West Indies 🚩
Total: 176/8
Overs: 20.0
Run Rate: 8.80
⭐ Top Scorers
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⭐ Jason Holder — 41* | 22 | 3 | 3 | 186.36
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⭐ Romario Shepherd — 35 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 175.00
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⭐ Brandon King — 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09
🔥 Phase Breakdown
Powerplay (1–6): 48/4
Disaster struck early. Four wickets inside the first four overs shattered WI’s momentum.
Middle Overs (7–15): 82/3
⭐ Holder and ⭐ Shepherd attempted consolidation, rotating strike smartly.
Death Overs (16–20): 46/1
Strong finish from the lower order pushed WI near 180.
⭐ Top Bowlers (South Africa)
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⭐ Lungi Ngidi — 4 | 30 | 3 | 7.50
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⭐ Kagiso Rabada — 4 | 22 | 2 | 5.50
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⭐ Keshav Maharaj — 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75
🎯 Tactical Observation:
Captain ⭐ Aiden Markram used ⭐ Rabada and ⭐ Ngidi in tandem upfront exploiting Ahmedabad bounce, producing a 88% win probability spike after WI fell to 29/4.
🏏 2nd Innings — South Africa 🚩
Target: 177
🚀 Opening Partnership
⭐ Quinton de Kock and ⭐ Aiden Markram added 100+ at high tempo, killing WI’s hopes early.
⭐ Anchor Impact
-
⭐ Aiden Markram — 78* | 48 | 7 | 3 | 162.50
Controlled chase with calculated acceleration.
⭐ Power Hitter Impact
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⭐ Ryan Rickelton — 42* | 19 | 4 | 3 | 221.05
Finished the game brutally.
⚡ Powerplay (1–6): 68/0
Match-winning start.
🔄 Middle Overs (7–15): 95/1
Cruising mode activated.
🎯 Final Moment
Rickelton launched the winning boundary as South Africa reached 180/1 in 16.1 overs, sealing victory with 23 balls remaining.
📊 Match Impact & Tactical Analysis
📈 Win Probability Shift: 52% pre-match → 88% after WI early collapse
🧠 Captaincy Masterstroke: Three upfront overs each for Rabada and Ngidi
💥 Turning Overs: 3rd and 4th overs of WI innings
🏆 Records & Milestones
⭐ Player of the Match: Aiden Markram
🎯 Markram completed 2,500 T20I runs
🏟️ Highest successful T20I chase in Ahmedabad in 2026
📉 WI NRR dropped from +5.350 to +1.791
🔥 First time WI lost 4 wickets inside 4 overs in a Super 8 T20 WC match
📊 Tournament Context
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South Africa: 1st in Group 1 — 4 points
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West Indies: 2nd in Group 1 — 2 points
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SA unbeaten streak: 6–0
Qualification Scenario
Is West Indies out of the tournament?
No, but their NRR damage makes upcoming matches crucial.
How many points does South Africa need for Semifinals?
One more win almost guarantees qualification.
Who is the highest six-hitter?
⭐ Nicholas Pooran remains tournament’s top six hitter.
Where to check live cricket score updates?
Fans can follow official ICC platforms and match centers during every Schedule fixture.