In a clinical display, South Africa demolished West Indies by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Aiden Markram attributed the emphatic triumph to his bowlers’ heroics amid sweltering conditions.
‘Fantastic bowling effort,’ Markram enthused. ‘We targeted good areas with relentless energy. Powerplay wickets set the platform, keeping pressure on.’ The attack dismantled West Indies, who managed 176/8. Shepherd top-scored with 52, Holder made 49, but Ngidi’s 3/30, Bosch’s 2/31, and Rabada’s 2/22 proved decisive.
South Africa raced to the target losing just one wicket. De Kock’s blistering 47 off 24 balls opened aggressively, stitching 95 with Markram’s masterful 82 off 46 (7×4, 4×6). Rickelton’s 45* off 28 ensured a stroll to victory in 16.1 overs.
Markram saluted de Kock’s innings: ‘Great to see top-order firing consistently.’ Winning the toss to bowl first was pivotal in the heat. This performance signals South Africa’s title aspirations, blending sharp bowling with explosive batting.