South Africa Won by 9 Wickets – Markram & de Kock Destroy West Indies in Super 8
South Africa won by 9 wickets. Full stop. Chasing 177, the Proteas blitzed it in just 16.1 overs with Aiden Markram scoring an unbeaten 82 and Quinton de Kock smashing 47 off 24 balls. This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. South Africa are now the form team of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and they are making every opponent look ordinary.
Match Info – South Africa vs West Indies
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 47th, Super Eights, Group 1 (D/N) |
| Date | February 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | South Africa won — elected to field |
| Result | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| Player of Match | Aiden Markram (82* off 46) |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025/26 |
Match Overview
West Indies were in serious trouble from the very first over. South Africa’s pace attack — led brilliantly by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi — ripped through the top order inside four overs and West Indies never recovered. They limped to 176/8 in 20 overs, a total that looked well below par on this Ahmedabad surface.
What followed in the chase was pure cricket domination. Aiden Markram walked out and immediately played like a man on a mission — 50 off just 27 balls, eventually finishing unbeaten on 82. Quinton de Kock gave him explosive company at the top, and by the time de Kock fell for 47 in the 8th over, South Africa already had 95 on the board. Ryan Rickelton came in and calmly finished the job alongside Markram, hitting 45 not out off 28. South Africa crossed the line in 16.1 overs — nine wickets in hand, game not even close.
West Indies Innings Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King | c de Kock b Ngidi | 21 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 190.90 |
| Shai Hope (c)† | c de Kock b Rabada | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 266.67 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Maharaj b Rabada | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rovman Powell | c Brevis b Ngidi | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Roston Chase | b Ngidi | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c de Kock b Bosch | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Jason Holder | run out | 49 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 158.06 |
| Matthew Forde | c Rickelton b Bosch | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Romario Shepherd | not out | 52 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 140.54 |
| Gudakesh Motie | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Extras | (w 2) | 2 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov | 176/8 | RR: 8.80 |
Fall of Wickets: 29-1 (Hope, 2.2), 31-2 (Hetmyer, 2.5), 41-3 (King, 3.4), 43-4 (Chase, 3.6), 60-5 (Rutherford, 6.3), 71-6 (Powell, 8.2), 83-7 (Forde, 10.2), 172-8 (Holder, 19.5)
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
Lungi Ngidi was the standout with 3 wickets, removing Powell, Chase and King. Rabada clinically dismissed both Hope and Hetmyer inside three overs to leave West Indies reeling at 31/2 after just three balls. Corbin Bosch chipped in with 2 wickets to seal the top-order collapse.
South Africa Chase – Innings Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | not out | 82 | 46 | 7 | 8 | 178.26 |
| Quinton de Kock† | c Holder b Chase | 47 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 195.83 |
| Ryan Rickelton | not out | 45 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 160.71 |
| Extras | (nb 1, w 2) | 3 | ||||
| Total | 16.1 Ov | 177/1 | RR: 10.94 |
Fall of Wickets: 95-1 (de Kock, 7.6)
South Africa got to 50 in just 30 balls. Markram reached his fifty off 27 — six fours and two sixes — and barely let up after that. The partnership of 95 between Markram and de Kock in the powerplay set up what was essentially a procession from that point. Rickelton then added an unbeaten 82-run stand with Markram to finish the job.
Head-to-Head – Last 2 Meetings
Feb 26, 2026 — South Africa won by 9 wickets SA bowled WI out for 176/8, then Markram (82*) and de Kock (47) made it look easy. Chase completed in 16.1 overs.
Jan 31, 2026 — West Indies won by 6 runs (DLS) The previous meeting went the other way in a tight DLS finish. SA fell just short. Tonight, there was no such drama.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| South Africa | W W W W W |
| West Indies | W W W W L |
South Africa remain unbeaten in this tournament. West Indies’ perfect record is broken. The Proteas are the only team yet to lose a game in this edition of the World Cup.
Points Table – Super Eights Group 1
After this result, South Africa move to the top of Group 1 on NRR. Check the T20 WC 2026 Super 8 group standings for the full updated table after all tonight’s results.
Venue – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The biggest cricket stadium in the world delivered again. The evening dew barely mattered because South Africa’s bowlers got the job done in the first innings before dew could interfere. The fast outfield then helped the Proteas batters — every ball hit along the ground raced to the boundary. Ahmedabad has been South Africa’s fortress in this tournament.
South Africa vs West Indies – Match Review
This was South Africa at their absolute best. The bowling was disciplined and clinical — West Indies lost four wickets for 43 runs inside four overs and never recovered despite late resistance from Jason Holder (49) and Romario Shepherd (52*). Those two added 89 runs for the 8th wicket to give WI something to defend but it was never going to be enough on this surface against this batting lineup.
Aiden Markram was in a different league. He took on every bowler, cleared the ropes at will, and never looked like getting out. This knock — 82 not out off 46 balls — puts him firmly in the conversation for Player of the Tournament. de Kock’s 47 off 24 was equally brutal and the opening stand of 95 in under 8 overs settled the contest before most fans had finished their drinks.
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South Africa now look like the team to beat. Their bowling depth, their batting power at the top, and their calm execution under pressure make them genuine title favourites heading into the semis.
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FAQs – SA vs WI Super 8 Result
What was the result of South Africa vs West Indies Super 8 match? South Africa won by 9 wickets. They chased down 177 in just 16.1 overs with Aiden Markram scoring 82* and Quinton de Kock hitting 47 off 24 balls.
How many wickets did Lungi Ngidi take vs West Indies? Lungi Ngidi took 3 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs, removing Brandon King, Rovman Powell and Roston Chase.
What did Aiden Markram score in SA vs WI Super 8? Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten 82 off 46 balls, hitting 7 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 178.26.
How many runs did Quinton de Kock score vs West Indies? Quinton de Kock scored 47 off 24 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 195.83 before being dismissed by Roston Chase.
What total did West Indies set for South Africa in Super 8? West Indies posted 176/8 in 20 overs. Jason Holder top-scored with 49 and Romario Shepherd hit an unbeaten 52 to give WI a competitive total.
Are South Africa still unbeaten in T20 World Cup 2026? Yes. South Africa remain the only unbeaten team in this tournament after this 9-wicket win over West Indies in the Super Eights.
