South Africa vs West Indies - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 23 H2H matches (2007–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (SA perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
SA
Rating: 243
WI
Rating: 234
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Shimron Hetmyer
WI
Sixes (1+)
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
Sixes (1+)
Shamar Joseph
WI
Wickets (1+)
Rovman Powell
WI
Sixes (1+)
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
Catches (1+)
Matthew Forde
WI
Catches (1+)
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
Catches (1+)
Matthew Forde
WI
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 23 H2H matches
Boland Park
Paarl, South Africa
Based on the last 21 T20 matches at this venue (since Nov 2020). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR vs MICT 02 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 180/8 (20) | 361 |
| PR vs PC 10 Jan 2026 | 138/9 (20) | 117/6 (20) | 255 |
| PR vs DSG 13 Jan 2026 | 186/5 (20) | 191/4 (20) | 377 |
| PR vs JSK 19 Jan 2026 | 166/5 (20) | 122/10 (18.1) | 288 |
| SA vs WI 27 Jan 2026 | 173/7 (20) | 176/1 (17.5) | 349 |
SA at Boland Park
Top Scorer
Aiden Markram
86 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
George Linde
3 wkts
WI at Boland Park
Top Scorer
Shimron Hetmyer
48 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Roston Chase
1 wkts
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
West Indies
Playing XI in this match
West Indies · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King | b Corbin Bosch | 27 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 168.75 |
| Johnson Charles (wk) | b Keshav Maharaj | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Matthew Forde | c Kagiso Rabada b Corbin Bosch | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 133.33 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | b Keshav Maharaj | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Roston Chase (c) | b George Linde | 22 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Dewald Brevis b George Linde | 48 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 150 |
| Rovman Powell | not out | 29* | 25 | 2 | 1 | 116 |
| Jason Holder | c Corbin Bosch b George Linde | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Romario Shepherd | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | c Matthew Forde b Roston Chase | 44 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | not out | 86* | 47 | 9 | 3 | 182.98 |
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | not out | 40* | 32 | 1 | 2 | 125 |
West Indies · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Seales | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeal Hosein | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Roston Chase (c) | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Holder | 3.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 11.71 | 1 | 0 |
| Romario Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
99.2 |
| 2 |
George Linde
SA
|
80.5 |
| 3 |
Roston Chase
WI
|
70.6 |
| 4 |
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
|
60.3 |
| 5 |
Corbin Bosch
SA
|
54.3 |
| 6 |
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
SA
|
52.6 |
| 7 |
Brandon King
WI
|
48.4 |
| 8 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
40.7 |
| 9 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
36.7 |
| 10 |
Rovman Powell
WI
|
31.1 |
| 11 |
Matthew Forde
WI
|
28.5 |
| 12 |
Johnson Charles
WI
|
22.8 |
| 13 |
Kwena Maphaka
SA
|
11.2 |
| 14 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
9.6 |
| 15 |
Romario Shepherd
WI
|
9.3 |
| 16 |
Jayden Seales
WI
|
8.9 |
| 17 |
Akeal Hosein
WI
|
8.3 |
| 18 |
Jason Holder
WI
|
6.8 |
| 19 |
Sherfane Rutherford
WI
|
6.1 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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South Africa vs West Indies: who played
South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) in T20I 2026 at Boland Park on 27 January 2026. Aiden Markram top-scored with 86 off 47 balls and George Linde took 3/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs West Indies?
South Africa XI: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka. West Indies XI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Matthew Forde, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
Who won South Africa vs West Indies?
South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 13 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs West Indies played?
South Africa vs West Indies was played at Boland Park, Paarl on Tuesday 27 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs West Indies?
South Africa scored 176/1 in 17.5 overs. West Indies scored 173/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs West Indies?
Aiden Markram was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 99/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs West Indies?
Aiden Markram top-scored with 86 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs West Indies?
George Linde took 3/25 in 4 overs.