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West Indies vs South Africa, Super 8 - Match 7 Match Summary

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West Indies vs South Africa Scorecard
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Super 8 - Match 7, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad , Feb 26, 2026
West Indies West Indies
176/8 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
177/1 (16.1/20)
South Africa beat West Indies by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Aiden Markram
    82(46)
WI 176/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112280-romario-shepherd-playerprofile>Romario Shepherd</a>
Romario Shepherd
52 (37)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 140.54SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1446-jason-holder-playerprofile>Jason Holder</a>
Jason Holder
49 (31)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 158.06SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/3
R/W
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/2
R/W
SA 177/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
82 (46)
  • 7x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 178.26SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1577-quinton-de-kock-playerprofile>Quinton de Kock</a>
Quinton de Kock
47 (24)
  • 4x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 195.83SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Roston Chase
ECON 11.50
4
OVERS
46/1
R/W
Bowler
Romario Shepherd
ECON 11.00
2
OVERS
22/0
R/W
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What's next? That wraps up an entertaining contest where South Africa got the better of West Indies and moved into pole position to qualify for the semi-finals from this group. Attention now turns to another crucial Super 8 clash in Chennai, where India take on Zimbabwe with plenty on the line. Winning the toss, the Chevrons have elected to bowl first. You can switch tabs to catch all the build-up and live coverage of that game. Cheers!
The victorious skipper of South Africa - Aiden Markram starts by commenting on their bowling strategy in the Powerplay. He reckons that they bowled nicely throughout the inning. Initially, they were a bit sloppy but they came back using the bounce and swing. Markram also mentions that the bowlers got the merit because they bowled in perfect line and length. In the middle overs, the change of pace worked well for them. He ends up saying that they had made it out successfully through a very tough Super 8 group, but they will look forward to extending their winning streak further and hope to come back to Ahmedabad for the final.
The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope says that on a wicket as good as this, you need to put runs on the board. Adds that they did not bat well in the Powerplay and lost too many wickets. Mentions that he thought this was the best pitch to bat on so far, but they could not execute their plans. Hope shares that everything is not going to come easy in a tournament like this, sometimes you will lose games, but he believes in his squad to get the job done. Ends by saying that they will now treat the next game as a final, and hopefully the next two after that as well.
Let's hear what the captains have to say...
Windies fall short on all fronts - West Indies simply did not have enough runs on the board, and they were below par with the ball as well. Against a side like South Africa, you have to grab the half-chances, but they failed to do so. No bowler truly threatened the Proteas, with the only wicket coming via Roston Chase. It was a disappointing outing overall, though this is just their first defeat of the campaign. They will be eager to regroup and bring their best in the next game.
Ngidi and Co. restrict Windies despite fightback - Earlier in the game, West Indies posted a competitive total, but at 83/7, they were in serious trouble before a record 89-run stand between Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd for the eighth wicket revived the innings. Even so, on a good surface, they seemed a few runs short. Lungi Ngidi was the standout with three wickets, while Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch picked up two each. Keshav Maharaj was slightly expensive, but South Africa finished strongly, conceding just 13 runs in the final two overs.
Proteas cruise with authority - South Africa were never really troubled in the pursuit, with Aiden Markram setting the tone yet again. Quinton de Kock began cautiously, playing second fiddle, but once he settled in, he shifted gears effortlessly. The pair raced to 95 inside eight overs before de Kock fell for a brisk 47 off 24. That breakthrough did little to slow Markram, who continued smoothly to register his third half-century of the World Cup. Alongside Ryan Rickelton, who chipped in with a useful hand, he stitched together an unbroken 82-run stand to seal the chase with 23 balls remaining.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Aiden Markram wins the award for his match-winning 82* of 46 balls. He says that this side bowled pretty well, and with the bat, he highlights that the key was getting through the Powerplay strongly and then carrying that momentum into the middle overs. Markram acknowledges that the surface got better for batting in the second innings, pointing out that it was slightly tacky when the West Indies were batting. In that respect, he admits that he was a touch fortunate with the toss. With the bat, Markram explains that the focus is on getting into rhythm as quickly as possible. Ultimately, he says it is about locking in and doing what the team needs in the given situation.
The unbeaten run continues - Then there was one! With this convincing victory, South Africa remain the only unbeaten side in this World Cup. More importantly, they now have one foot firmly in the semi-finals. For West Indies, though, the road gets tougher from here. If India beat Zimbabwe, it will set up a virtual knockout between the Windies and India at the Eden Gardens.
Over 16.1 : 177/1
4 Runs
  • 416.1
A. Markram
82 (46)
R. Rickelton
45 (28)
J. Holder
3.1-0-31-0
16.1
4
Jason Holder To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Fittingly, it is Aiden Markram with the winning runs. South Africa win by 9 wickets. Holder errs in length. This is a low full toss from around the wicket, on middle. Markram presents a high elbow and drills it back at the bowler. Holder sticks out his left hand, but can only get his fingertips on it. The umpire is quick to get out of the firing line, and the ball races away for a boundary.
Over 16 : 173/1
10 Runs
  • 3 NB 15.1
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
R. Rickelton
45 (28)
A. Markram
78 (45)
R. Shepherd
2-0-22-0
15.6
0
Romario Shepherd To Ryan Rickelton
Angling across, in the blockhole outside off, Rickelton gets his bat down but does not make any contact.
15.5
0
Romario Shepherd To Ryan Rickelton
Low full toss, on off, Rickelton punches it with a straight bat and the ball goes on to hit the stumps at the other end. It deflects to mid off, where the fielder dives to his left and cuts it off.
15.4
1
Romario Shepherd To Aiden Markram
Romario Shepherd spots the batter backing away and he follows him with a yorker. Markram jams it out to deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.4
wd
Romario Shepherd To Aiden Markram
Wide! At 129.6 kph, slips in a full ball, down leg. Markram walks inside the line but misses out on the glance. Romario Shepherd is surprised by the wide call as he believes that had Aiden been in his usual standing position, the ball would have hit his pads.
15.3
1
Romario Shepherd To Ryan Rickelton
Low full toss, at the sticks, firmly driven back at the bowler by Rickelton. The ball goes past the bowler and hits the stumps at the other end before deflecting away to mid-wicket. Just a single.
15.2
4
Romario Shepherd To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Ryan Rickelton gets it away this time! Shepherd misses his yorker by a small margin. Low full toss, near the tramline outside off. Rickelton reaches out and gets low to slam it through the vacant point region for a four. South Africa need 7 more runs.
15.1
0
Romario Shepherd To Ryan Rickelton
Well bowled! Romario Shepherd gets the yorker in and pushes it away from the left-hander, outside off. Ryan Rickelton fails to dig it out.
15.1
nb
Romario Shepherd To Ryan Rickelton
NO BALL! Over-waist high full toss, outside off. Ryan Rickelton slaps it along the ground behind point. Matthew Forde sprints and tumbles to his left in the deep to prevent the boundary. Two runs taken. Free Hit coming up.
Is the ball above the waist? The third umpire is called into action. The Tracker confirms that the ball is indeed above the waist of Ryan Rickelton.
Over 15 : 163/1
8 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
R. Rickelton
38 (22)
A. Markram
77 (44)
J. Holder
3-0-27-0
14.6
1
Jason Holder To Ryan Rickelton
Dug in short, over off. Rickelton pivots on the back foot and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for another single. 14 more needed for South Africa.
14.5
1
Jason Holder To Aiden Markram
Right in the blockhole, on middle. Markram gets the front leg out of the way and squeezes it through mid-wicket. They cross.
14.4
2
Jason Holder To Aiden Markram
Pushed across off, low full toss. Markram gets low and reaches out to drive it to the right of the deep cover fielder for a couple of runs.
14.3
1
Jason Holder To Ryan Rickelton
A well-executed yorker from around the wicket, on middle and leg. Rickelton digs it out to long on and picks up a single.
14.2
1
Jason Holder To Aiden Markram
Low full toss, on middle, Aiden checks his drive to long on for a run.
14.1
2
Jason Holder To Aiden Markram
Nails the yorker, on middle. Markram drops his bat down on the ball and jams it out in the vacant mid-wicket region. He comes charging back for the second run.
DRINKS! Just the final rites left to be written in this contest. 22 needed off 36 balls. It has been largely one-way traffic, with the West Indies not having answers to the batting brilliance of South Africa. From here, it is about delaying the inevitable for the bowling side and trying to limit the damage, especially with net run rate potentially coming into play later in the tournament. Jason Holder to bowl after the break.
Over 14 : 155/1
19 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
R. Rickelton
36 (20)
A. Markram
71 (40)
R. Chase
4-0-46-1
13.6
0
Roston Chase To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller, angling in, on middle. Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to the bowler. 19 runs from the over!
13.5
0
Roston Chase To Ryan Rickelton
Short, outside off, Ryan Rickelton punches it to short cover.
13.4
6
Roston Chase To Ryan Rickelton
SIX! HUMONGOUS! Roston Chase pitches it fuller, on middle, turning it a bit away. Ryan Rickelton gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for the third six of the over.
13.3
1
Roston Chase To Aiden Markram
Shorter and on middle. Markram nudges it to deep mid-wicket and crosses over.
Full Commentary
16 OV
10 Runs
R. Shepherd to R. Rickelton A. Markram
  • 3 NB 15.1
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
8 Runs
J. Holder to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 214.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
19 Runs
R. Chase to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
8 Runs
S. Joseph to R. Rickelton A. Markram
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
11 Runs
R. Chase to R. Rickelton A. Markram
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 611.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
J. Holder to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 410.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
R. Chase to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
G. Motie to A. Markram R. Rickelton
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
11 Runs
R. Chase to A. Markram de Kock
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 67.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
15 Runs
G. Motie to A. Markram de Kock
  • 26.1
  • 16.2
  • 66.3
  • 26.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
16 Runs
S. Joseph to de Kock
  • 05.1
  • 65.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 65.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
11 Runs
M. Forde to de Kock A. Markram
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
11 Runs
J. Holder to A. Markram de Kock
  • 03.1
  • 1 WD 3.2
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
8 Runs
M. Forde to de Kock A. Markram
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 22.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
12 Runs
R. Shepherd to A. Markram de Kock
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 61.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
11 Runs
M. Forde to A. Markram de Kock
  • 40.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat West Indies by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Aiden Markram
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: West Indies 176/8 in 20.0 overs
  • R Shepherd Maiden T20I fifty: 52 runs in 37 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • West Indies 151/7 in 17.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.6 ovs): SA against R Shepherd (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 2, SA: 1)
  • 8th wicket partnership: 52 off 35 balls between J Holder (14) and R Shepherd (38)
  • Drinks: West Indies 109/7 in 14.0 overs
  • West Indies 104/7 in 13.2 overs
  • Drinks: West Indies 52/4 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 52/4 in 6.0 overs
  • West Indies 52/4 in 6.0 overs
  • S Rutherford dropped on 3 by L Ngidi in 5.3 overs
  • S Hetmyer dropped on 0 by C Bosch in 2.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 155/1 in 14.0 overs
  • South Africa 151/1 in 13.4 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 32 balls between A Markram (23) and R Rickelton (30)
  • A Markram dropped on 55 by R Chase in 11.5 overs
  • South Africa 100/1 in 8.5 overs
  • A Markram 14th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: South Africa 69/0 in 6.0 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 53 off 30 balls between A Markram (43) and De Kock (9)
  • South Africa 53/0 in 4.6 overs
  • A Markram dropped on 21 by B king in 2.5 overs
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