South Africa vs West Indies Players & Playing XIs · T20I 2026
South Africa vs West Indies: who played
West Indies won by 6 runs by DLS method in T20I 2026 at Buffalo Park on 31 January 2026. Shai Hope top-scored with 48 off 25 balls and Gudakesh Motie took 3/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs West Indies?
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi. West Indies XI: Shai Hope (c) (wk), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein.
Who won South Africa vs West Indies?
West Indies won by 6 runs by DLS method. The match was played at Buffalo Park, East London on 31 January 2026, in T20I 2026. Shai Hope top-scored with 48 off 25 balls and Gudakesh Motie took 3/17.
When and where was South Africa vs West Indies played?
South Africa vs West Indies was played at Buffalo Park, East London on Saturday 31 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs West Indies?
South Africa scored 118/6 in 10 overs. West Indies scored 114/3 in 10 overs. West Indies won by 6 runs by DLS method. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs West Indies?
Shimron Hetmyer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 81/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs West Indies?
Shai Hope top-scored with 48 off 25 balls, a strike rate of 192.0. Shimron Hetmyer made the next-highest score, 48 off 22 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs West Indies?
Gudakesh Motie took 3/17 in 2 overs.























