WI vs SA Live Score, T20 World Cup: South Africa win easy, favorites to qualify for semis

WI vs SA, T20 World Cup: Despite starting the innings well, West Indies went from 29/0 to 43/4 in a space of a few deliveries. Rabada and Ngidi struck twice in their overs. But later on in the innings, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd struck a face-saving partnership, taking them to 176/8. Come the chase, Proteas got off to a rousing start and ended up winning in the 16th over, with Aiden Markram getting 82 not out.

South Africa are playing their fifth game at this venue. They have mastered the playing conditions here, using pacers and spinners to a great effect. The West Indies, however, will need to adapt quickly, especially coming from venues with shorter boundaries (Mumbai and Kolkata). The winner of this match is most likely to top the Super 8 Group 1.

Match Details: WI vs SA

Match: West Indies vs South Africa, Match 47, Super 8 Group 1
Tournament: ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 26, 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
Time: Start at 3:00 PM IST, toss at 2:30 PM IST
Captains: Shai Hope (West Indies), Aiden Markram (South Africa)

West Indies Playing XI

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

South Africa Playing XI

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

WI vs SA Live Streaming Details

In India: TV broadcast on Star Sports Network; live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.

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WI vs SA Live score: SA WIN EASY

26/02/2026 18:16

South Africa remain unbeaten here and have registered a massive 9-wicket win. Markram remains unbeaten on 82 from 46, while Rickelton scores 45 from 28. They are not through to the semis as yet, but will be there for sure.

WI vs SA Live score: Waiting for finish

26/02/2026 18:08

It is done and dusted now. Just about SA crossing the line as they need 12 runs to win with 9 wickets in hand.

WI vs SA Live score: Expensive over by Chase

26/02/2026 18:00

CHase concedes 19 runs in his latest over, and is hit for three sixes. The ploy to play him over Akeal Hossein has failed miserably. SA 155/1 in 14 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: All but over for Windies

26/02/2026 17:53

The shoulders have dropped for the West Indies. This is a point of no return for them as SA inching closer to a win. It is 134/1 now.

WI vs SA Live score: Wickets needed

26/02/2026 17:46

For all practical purposes, this match is over. But West Indies should not lose hope here and look to get wickets. SA 117/1 in 11 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: 50 for Markram

26/02/2026 17:38

Makram gets to his fifty in only 27 deliveries. 9 overs done and the Proteas have crossed 100 as well.

WI vs SA Live score: Quinton de Kock departs

26/02/2026 17:34

Oh god, QDK was playing so well here. He has been dismissed by Roston Chase on the last delivery of the over for 47 from 24.

WI vs SA Live score: Motie in attack

26/02/2026 17:29

Motie has been excellent in the entire tournament. He needs to break the partnbership, or else the SA opening duo will finish the match in 15 overs. SA 84/0 in 7 overs

WI vs SA Live score: Proteas in control

26/02/2026 17:23

Markram continues to smack the bowlers. De Kock wasn't even going run a ball and then he smashes Shamar Joseph for 16 runs in the last over of the powerplay.

WI vs SA Live score: Markram on the charge

26/02/2026 17:07

Matthew Forde has got some help from the surface but Aiden Markram has been full flight here. He's tonked Forde and Romario Shepherd all over the park in the first 3 overs.

He was dropped by Brandon King on 21 (9), who's also injured his hand in the process.

Lowest total defended at Narendra Modi Stadium in T20I

26/02/2026 16:57

If the West Indies manage to defend 177, it'll be the lowest total defended at the Narendra Modi Stadium in T20I cricket.

Team	Score	Opposition	Date
India	185/8	England	18 Mar 2021
India	192/5	Pakistan	28 Dec 2012
India	193/6	Netherlands	18 Feb 2026
South Africa	213/4	Canada	9 Feb 2026
India	224/2	England	20 Mar 2021
India	231/5	South Africa	19 Dec 2025
India	234/4	New Zealand	1 Feb 2023

WI vs SA Live score: Great recovery

26/02/2026 16:53

West Indies scored 90 runs in the last 9 overs. That's quite a comeback. But considering how easy it was to hit boundaries, you'd have to say the score is under par by some distance.

WI vs SA Live score: West Indies innings done

26/02/2026 16:43

That is it. Romario Shepherd gets to his fifty on the last ball as the team finishes on a massive 176/8. It would be a difficult ask for the Proteas.

WI vs SA Live score: 180 a reality?

26/02/2026 16:34

West Indies have just turned around the match completely here. They have reached 163/7 with two more overs to go.

WI vs SA Live score: Partnership building

26/02/2026 16:20

Shepherd and Holder are making some sort of recovery for the WI team. They have added 40 runs in 5 overs and the score is starting to look better for now. It is 129/7 in 16 overs

WI vs SA Live score: SOme runs needed

26/02/2026 16:13

12 runs come from the fresh Ngidi over. Afew more overs needed like this and then West Indies can hope for 150 as well.

WI vs SA Live score: SOme runs needed

26/02/2026 16:04

West Indies should look to reach 130-140 from here. THat will give them the confidence to make a comeback. Right now, it is all about the Proteas. It is 90/7 in 12 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: Windies 7 down

26/02/2026 15:55

Further trouble for West Indies. Now Forde skies one from Bosch and Rickelton takes a special catch, running from mid wicket.

WI vs SA Live score: 3rd for Ngidi

26/02/2026 15:46

There is a latest casualty in WI camp, and it is Rovman Powell. Ngidi has his third wicket in second over. WI 72/6 in 9 overs

WI vs SA Live score: Keshav Maharaj back

26/02/2026 15:43

Maharaj comes back into the attack, and is hit for a few runs again. Windies need to build a partnership. It is 70/5 in 8 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: Keshav Maharaj back

26/02/2026 15:37

Corbin Bosch comes and gets a wicket straight up. This time it is Sherfane Rutherford who makes his way back. He is caught well by the keeper. It is 60/5 in 7 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: Powerplay done

26/02/2026 15:33

This is South Africa's game at present, after the powerplay. West Indies have scored runs, but lost four wickets in the process. It is 52/4 in 6 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: What a match

26/02/2026 15:20

There have been boundaries, there have been drops, and there have been wickets. Ngidi comes into the attack now and is hit for a couple of fours by King. But soon, he edges one and is the third man tro depart. Now, Chase is bowled. Excellent bolwing. WI 43/3 in 4 overs

WI vs SA Live score: Hope ends for WI

26/02/2026 15:10

A change in bowling does the trick for West Indies. Rabada moves the ball away from Shai Hope as he tries to guide the ball through point. But he edges it and is caught behind. Oh and one wicket brings two. In the same over, dangerman Hetmer is caught out too. WI 32/2 in 3 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: Proteas need wickets

26/02/2026 15:07

Marco Jansen starts the proceedings from the far end. Brandon King responds in style and gets three boundaries in the over. WI 29/0 in 2 overs.

WI vs SA Live score: Maharaj starts

26/02/2026 15:04

It is Keshav Maharaj who starts the proceedings for SA, and it is an excellent one for West Indies. A six to end the over. Shai Hope gets two sixes. WI 17/0 in 1 over.

WI vs SA Live score: Markram to start?

26/02/2026 14:51

Aiden Markram is the one who started the proceedings against India, and he could look to target the batters once again.

WI vs SA Live score: safe score?

26/02/2026 14:45

What should be a safe total here? Spinners will come into play, but WI have been in sensational form. So let us look at 180-190.

WI vs SA Live: Playing XIs

26/02/2026 14:38

South Africa (Playing XI): 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

WI vs SA Live: Playing XIs

26/02/2026 14:37

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

WI vs SA Live: Toss Update🚨

26/02/2026 14:34

In a crucial update under the scorching heat of Ahmedabad, South Africa have won the toss and they have elected to bowl first!

Markram says that the wicket might be tacky and they hope to restrict WI to under a low total. South Africa are going with the same team that won against India at the same stadium.

WI vs SA Live: How India are dependent on SA's win vs WI

26/02/2026 14:26

If South Africa beat West Indies, India can qualify by simply winning both their remaining matches — NRR won’t matter in most scenarios.
If the West Indies beat South Africa and SA then beat Zimbabwe, three teams (India, SA, WI) could finish on 4 points — and Net Run Rate will decide qualification.
Because of India’s heavy defeat to South Africa, their NRR is significantly weaker, meaning they may need a big-margin win over West Indies, not just a victory.
In short, India would prefer South Africa to defeat West Indies — otherwise, qualification could come down to complex NRR math and large winning margins.