Delhi: In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa demonstrated its strength by defeating West Indies by 9 wickets. In this match played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, West Indies set a target of 177 runs, which South Africa achieved by losing one wicket in just 16.1 overs.

While chasing the target, captain Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock gave the team a stormy start. Both of them made the match one-sided by adding 95 runs in 48 balls for the first wicket. De Kock became the victim of Roston Chase after scoring 47 runs in 24 balls, but by then the match was in the grip of South Africa.

After this, Markram got excellent support from Ryan Rickelton. Both the batsmen made an unbeaten partnership of 82 runs in 49 balls for the second wicket and took the team to victory. Markram scored unbeaten 82 runs in 46 balls, which included 7 fours and 4 sixes, while Rickelton returned unbeaten after scoring 45 runs in 28 balls.

Earlier, West Indies, batting first, scored 176 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. On behalf of the team, Romario Shepherd played a brilliant inning of 52 not out in 37 balls, while Jason Holder scored 49 runs in 31 balls. Due to initial shocks the team was in trouble after losing 7 wickets for 83 runs.

Captain Shai Hope scored 16 runs, Brandon King added 21 runs, while Shimron Hetmyer was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada for just 2 runs. Rovman Powell was out after scoring 9 runs, Roston Chase could score only 2 runs and Sherfane Rutherford returned to the pavilion after scoring 12 runs. Later, Holder and Shepherd made an important partnership of 89 runs to take the team to a respectable score, but it was not enough to win.

Brief Scorecard: South Africa vs West Indies

South Africa: 177/1 (16.1 overs, target 177)
West Indies: 176/8 (20 overs)

Result: South Africa vs West Indies

South Africa won by 9 wickets.

Turning point of the match: South Africa vs West Indies

First turning point: A quick partnership of 95 runs between Markram and De Kock, which made the target easy.
Second defining moment: Markram-Rickelton’s unbeaten 82-run partnership, which ended West Indies’ hopes of a comeback.

Player of the Match: South Africa vs West Indies

Aiden Markram – Captained innings of 82* runs and match winning performance.

FAQs, South Africa vs West Indies

Question 1: Who won the South Africa vs West Indies match?
Answer: South Africa registered a spectacular victory by 9 wickets.

Question 2: Who became the player of the match?
Answer: Aiden Markram, who scored an unbeaten 82 runs and led the team to victory.

Question 3: What was the main reason for the defeat of West Indies?
Answer: Top-order failure and South Africa’s explosive batting, especially the opening partnership.

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