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West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE T20 WC Super 8: Proteas pacers shell shock West Indies

ICC T20 World Cup LIVE UPDATES: A win for South Africa vs West Indies will confirm their place in the final four alongside England

Aditya Kaushik New Delhi

West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 live scorecard

South African skipper Aiden Markram won the coin flip and opted to field first in a crucial Group 1 match in the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

With both teams opening their campaigns with convincing victories, the contest carries significant semifinal implications — a South Africa win would virtually confirm their spot in the last four, while a West Indies triumph could turn the group into a tense, knockout-style battle.

West Indies come into the clash brimming with confidence after their dominant display against Zimbabwe. Skipper Shai Hope will once again look to anchor the innings alongside Brandon King, setting the platform for aggressive hitters such as Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell.

The presence of all-rounders Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd gives them flexibility with both bat and ball, particularly on a surface that could slow down as the match progresses. Spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie may become decisive factors if the Ahmedabad pitch offers grip during the afternoon, while Shamar Joseph’s pace provides attacking options upfront.

South Africa, on the other hand, appear balanced and in rhythm following their clinical win over India. Captain Aiden Markram will bank on a strong top order featuring Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, with David Miller’s finishing ability adding experience in pressure moments.

Their pace attack — Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi — has looked sharp, while Keshav Maharaj’s control through the middle overs offers crucial balance for the Proteas.

West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Playing 11

West Indies playing 11: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

South Africa playing 11: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

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4:14 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: West Indies fighting back

West Indies are finally fighting back with the help of Jason Holder (23 not out off 20 balls) and Romario Shepherd (13 not out off 12 balls) as they take team's total to 109 for 7 fater 14 overs.

3:46 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Proteas on fire

The Proteas are taking no wrong step today as they brought back Lungi Ngidi in the bowling attack, and he delivered with another wicket in the form of Rovman Powell (9 runs off 11 balls). The West Indies have now lost 6 wickets on just 71.

3:30 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: West Indies 43 for 4 after 4 over

Ngidi comes in the attack for South Africa

Ball 6: Lungi Ngidi strikes again! Back of a length outside off and Roston Chase pushes without moving his feet, chopping an under-edge onto the stumps, WICKET (bowled).

Ball 5: Length delivery angling into the pads and Chase nurdles it neatly into the gap at midwicket to get off the mark, 2 runs.

Ball 4: Another big wicket! Brandon King is drawn forward by the angle from wide of the crease and edges through to Quinton de Kock behind the stumps, WICKET (caught).

Ball 3: Width on offer and King reaches out to carve it through cover-point with an angled bat, racing away for FOUR.

Ball 2: Short of a good length outside off and Brandon King leans into a stylish drive through cover, the ball speeding to the boundary, FOUR.

Ball 1: Back of a length well outside off and Rovman Powell dabs it behind square on the off side to get the over underway, 1 run.

3:23 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: West Indies 32 for 2 after 3 over

Rabada comes in the attack for South Africa

Ball 6: Kagiso Rabada keeps it tight on a good length and Rovman Powell guides it square towards point to get off the mark, 1 run.

Ball 5: Another breakthrough! Short of a length outside off and Shimron Hetmyer swivels into the pull, only to find Keshav Maharaj at midwicket who takes a sharp catch, WICKET.

Ball 4: Back of a length just outside off and Hetmyer leans across to defend cautiously into the off side, no run.

Ball 3: Fuller around off and Hetmyer drives uppishly, the ball popping over mid-on where a difficult chance goes down, allowing two runs, 2 runs.

Ball 2: Big wicket for South Africa! Back-of-a-length delivery shapes away as Shai Hope goes hard on the cut, edging it through to Quinton de Kock behind the stumps, WICKET.

Ball 1: Short of a good length well outside off and Hope throws his hands at the cut but fails to connect, no run.

3:11 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: West Indies 29 for 0 after 2 over

Marco Jansen comes in the attack for South Africa

Ball 6: Marco Jansen keeps it on a short-of-a-good-length outside off and Brandon King defends it straight back down the pitch, no run.

Ball 5: Banged in short and angling across, King swivels into the pull and gets a top-edge that flies over the keeper for FOUR.

Ball 4: Back of a length on the pads and King gets inside the line to glance it fine, racing away to the long-leg boundary, FOUR.

Ball 3: Fraction fuller and shaping away from off, King is drawn forward and beaten on the outside edge, no run.

Ball 2: Good length angling into the body and Brandon King leans across before clipping it neatly wide of mid-on for FOUR.

Ball 1: Short of a good length on the stumps and King prods across to defend watchfully, no run.

3:05 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: West Indies 17 for 0 after 1 over

Keshav Maharaj opens the attack for South Africa

Ball 6: Keshav Maharaj drops it short and Shai Hope picks the length early, launching a powerful pull over deep midwicket for a towering SIX.

Ball 5: Flighted delivery on a probing line and Hope plays it watchfully back down the pitch, no run.

Ball 4: Tossed up around off and Hope backs away before lofting it inside-out over cover, the ball racing away to the fence, FOUR.

Ball 3: Fraction short from Maharaj and Shai Hope swivels across to hammer the pull high over long-on for another big SIX.

Ball 2: Floated up on middle and Brandon King nudges it neatly in front of square on the leg side to get off the mark, 1 run.

Ball 1: Flighted outside off and King backs away to punch it straight to cover where it’s fielded, no run.

3:00 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Match underway

Players of both teams have taken the field as the match is now underway.

2:51 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Pitch report

The red-soil pitch is expected to offer extra bounce early and increasing grip for spinners as it dries. With temperatures around 35°C, conditions will feel hotter in the middle, favouring teams familiar with the surface. The square boundaries show a 10-metre difference, while straight hits travel about 72 metres. The pitch has been heavily rolled, suggesting slight tackiness, and slower balls could be key — seamers have taken 53% of wickets here using change of pace.

2:38 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: West Indies playing 11

2:35 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 West Indies vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: South Africa playing 11