South Africa Crush Windies to Stay Unbeaten at T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa have sent a powerful message to the rest of the cricketing world, dismantling West Indies with a ruthless nine-wicket victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage.
At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Proteas looked calm, clinical and completely in control. After winning the toss and choosing to field, they were tested early by a fighting West Indies side that refused to back down. The Caribbean team stumbled badly at the start, collapsing to 43 for 4 and later 83 for 7. It looked like it could be over quickly. But then came resistance.
Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd rebuilt the innings with courage and aggression. Their partnership injected life back into the contest. Shepherd’s unbeaten 52 and Holder’s 49 dragged West Indies to a competitive 176 for 8 in 20 overs. From disaster to a defendable total, it was a recovery that showed heart.
But what followed was pure dominance from South Africa.
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Quinton de Kock came out firing, attacking anything short or wide. His quick 47 set the tone. And then captain Aiden Markram took over. He anchored the chase with authority, striking 82 not out from just 46 balls. Calm under pressure, aggressive when needed, he controlled the tempo beautifully. Alongside him, Ryan Rickelton played with maturity beyond his years, finishing unbeaten as South Africa stormed to 177 for 1 in just 16.1 overs.
This was not just a win. It was a statement.
Chasing down 176 with nearly four overs to spare in a World Cup Super 8 match sends a clear signal to every other team in the tournament. South Africa are unbeaten, confident and peaking at the right time. Their bowlers delivered early breakthroughs, their batters showed depth and fearlessness and their captain led from the front.
For West Indies, the fightback with the bat will offer some encouragement. But net run rate could now become a serious concern in a tight Super 8 group. In tournaments like this, every over matters.
The bigger picture is this. South Africa are building momentum. In knockout-style stages, momentum is everything. And right now, they have it.
The T20 World Cup is heating up, the margins are getting thinner and the pressure is rising. Stay with us as we continue to bring you every crucial moment, every turning point and every story shaping this global tournament.
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