South Africa vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • South Africa won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 15-over encounter of ODI World Cup, South Africa took on West Indies on Mar 23, 2026, 06:52 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 146 runs and 10 wickets fall between West Indies (70/10 in 6.0 overs) and South Africa (76/0 in 2.3 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (70/10)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 70/10 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.67 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 70 runs for the loss of 10 wickets. Povell spearheaded the batting effort with 49 runs off 12 balls (including 3 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 408.3). Valuable middle-order support came from S Rutherferd , who contributed 11 runs off 7 deliveries, while Hetmayer added 4 (4b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, M Jansen led the bowling figures with 6/22 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.33), assisted by Maharaj (2/1 in 1.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (76/0)
Pursuing a target of 71 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 76/0 in 2.3 overs at a scoring rate of 30.40 runs per over. Klassen anchored the chase for South Africa with 60 runs from 12 balls (1 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 500.0), alongside De Cock who chipped in with 16 off 3 balls. Defending the total, Cottrel delivered a key spell of 0/29 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 29.00, while Chase finished with 0/29 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Klassen and De Cock (South Africa), who combined for 76 runs off 15 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with De Cock making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—M Jansen (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 163.0 total points, followed closely by Klassen (100.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Jansen .