West Indies vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 23 H2H matches (2007–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (WI perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
WI
W1 L2
SA
W3 L0
Active Streaks
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Dewald Brevis
SA
Runs (20+)
Sherfane Rutherford
WI
Sixes (1+)
Dewald Brevis
SA
Sixes (1+)
Jason Holder
WI
Sixes (1+)
Akeal Hosein
WI
Wickets (1+)
Jason Holder
WI
Catches (1+)
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
Catches (1+)
Shamar Joseph
WI
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 23 H2H matches
Narendra Modi Stadium
Ahmedabad, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Apr 2024). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT vs RCB 30 Apr 2026 | 155/10 (19.2) | 158/6 (15.5) | 313 |
| GT vs PBKS 03 May 2026 | 163/9 (20) | 167/6 (19.5) | 330 |
| GT vs SRH 12 May 2026 | 168/5 (20) | 86/10 (14.5) | 254 |
| GT vs CSK 21 May 2026 | 229/4 (20) | 140/10 (13.4) | 369 |
| RCB vs GT 31 May 2026 | 155/8 (20) | 161/5 (18) | 316 |
WI at Narendra Modi Stadium
Top Scorer
Romario Shepherd
52 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Roston Chase
1 wkts
SA at Narendra Modi Stadium
Top Scorer
Aiden Markram
242 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Marco Jansen
11 wkts
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West Indies
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
West Indies · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 21 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 190.91 |
| Shai Hope (c) (wk) | c Quinton de Kock b Kagiso Rabada | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 266.67 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Keshav Maharaj b Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rovman Powell | c Dewald Brevis b Lungi Ngidi | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Roston Chase | b Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Quinton de Kock b Corbin Bosch | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Jason Holder | run out (Quinton de Kock) | 49 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 158.06 |
| Matthew Forde | c Ryan Rickelton b Corbin Bosch | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Romario Shepherd | not out | 52* | 37 | 3 | 4 | 140.54 |
| Gudakesh Motie | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | not out | 82* | 46 | 7 | 4 | 178.26 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Jason Holder b Roston Chase | 47 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 195.83 |
| Ryan Rickelton | not out | 45* | 28 | 4 | 2 | 160.71 |
West Indies · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Jason Holder | 3.1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Shamar Joseph | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Roston Chase | 4 | 0 | 46 | 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 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
86.9 |
| 2 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
82.5 |
| 3 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
80.0 |
| 4 |
Jason Holder
WI
|
65.7 |
| 5 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
62.3 |
| 6 |
Romario Shepherd
WI
|
57.5 |
| 7 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
46.8 |
| 8 |
Corbin Bosch
SA
|
43.6 |
| 9 |
Shai Hope
WI
|
42.2 |
| 10 |
Brandon King
WI
|
42.1 |
| 11 |
Roston Chase
WI
|
30.9 |
| 12 |
Matthew Forde
WI
|
23.5 |
| 13 |
Sherfane Rutherford
WI
|
16.7 |
| 14 |
Rovman Powell
WI
|
10.2 |
| 15 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
7.9 |
| 16 |
Marco Jansen
SA
|
6.8 |
| 17 |
Gudakesh Motie
WI
|
6.1 |
| 18 |
Shamar Joseph
WI
|
6.1 |
| 19 |
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
|
1.2 |
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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West Indies vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium on 26 February 2026. Aiden Markram top-scored with 82 off 46 balls and Lungi Ngidi took 3/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in West Indies vs South Africa?
West Indies XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph. South Africa 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.
Who won West Indies vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining).
When and where was West Indies vs South Africa played?
West Indies vs South Africa was played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday 26 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in West Indies vs South Africa?
West Indies scored 176/8 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 177/1 in 16.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in West Indies vs South Africa?
Kagiso Rabada was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 87/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in West Indies vs South Africa?
Aiden Markram top-scored with 82 off 46 balls.
Who took the most wickets in West Indies vs South Africa?
Lungi Ngidi took 3/30 in 4 overs.