South Africa vs West Indies - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 23 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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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
Buffalo Park
East London, South Africa
Based on the last 1 T20 match at this venue (since Feb 2020). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
SA at Buffalo Park
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
59 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lungi Ngidi
4 wkts
WI at Buffalo Park
Top Scorer
Shai Hope
48 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gudakesh Motie
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (c) (wk) | c Corbin Bosch b Keshav Maharaj | 48 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 192 |
| Johnson Charles | c Jason Smith b Lungi Ngidi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | not out | 48* | 22 | 1 | 6 | 218.18 |
| Rovman Powell | c Dewald Brevis b Kwena Maphaka | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 185.71 |
| Romario Shepherd | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| George Linde | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | c Akeal Hosein b Akeal Hosein | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Rovman Powell b Gudakesh Motie | 28 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 200 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Jason Holder b Gudakesh Motie | 17 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 170 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Jason Holder b Gudakesh Motie | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 214.29 |
| George Linde | c Roston Chase b Jason Holder | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.89 |
| Jason Smith | b Shamar Joseph | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 260 |
| Tristan Stubbs | not out | 10* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Corbin Bosch | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
West Indies · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeal Hosein | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Roston Chase | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamar Joseph | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 | 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 |
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
|
80.9 |
| 2 |
Gudakesh Motie
WI
|
76.2 |
| 3 |
Shai Hope
WI
|
68.5 |
| 4 |
Jason Smith
SA
|
63.2 |
| 5 |
George Linde
SA
|
49.5 |
| 6 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
48.8 |
| 7 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
36.0 |
| 8 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
28.8 |
| 9 |
Dewald Brevis
SA
|
28.8 |
| 10 |
Rovman Powell
WI
|
24.4 |
| 11 |
Akeal Hosein
WI
|
22.5 |
| 12 |
Shamar Joseph
WI
|
19.6 |
| 13 |
Tristan Stubbs
SA
|
17.2 |
| 14 |
Jason Holder
WI
|
16.9 |
| 15 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
14.7 |
| 16 |
Corbin Bosch
SA
|
11.4 |
| 17 |
Kwena Maphaka
SA
|
10.3 |
| 18 |
Roston Chase
WI
|
7.3 |
| 19 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
3.8 |
| 20 |
Romario Shepherd
WI
|
2.0 |
| 21 |
Johnson Charles
WI
|
0.0 |
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
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.
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.
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.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs West Indies?
Gudakesh Motie took 3/17 in 2 overs.