South Africa vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • South Africa won the match by 195 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 36-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, South Africa took on West Indies on Apr 8, 2026, 09:48 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 195 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 497 runs and 14 wickets fall between South Africa (346/4 in 36.0 overs) and West Indies (151/10 in 33.1 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (346/4)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 346/4 from 36.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.61 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 25 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Dewald Brevis spearheaded the batting effort with 162 runs off 66 balls (including 17 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 245.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Ryan Rickelton, who contributed 61 runs off 39 deliveries, while Quinton de Kock added 48 (46b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Roston Chase led the bowling figures with 2/63 in 7.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Jayden Seales (1/48 in 7.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (151/10)
Pursuing a target of 347 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 151/10 in 33.1 overs at a scoring rate of 4.55 runs per over. Alzarri Joesph anchored the chase for West Indies with 56 runs from 48 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 116.7), alongside Brandon King who chipped in with 31 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Keshav Maharaj delivered a key spell of 4/27 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.86, while Marco Jansen finished with 3/29 (6.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton (South Africa), who combined for 124 runs off 75 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Shai Hope 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—Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 222.0 total points, followed closely by Dewald Brevis (217.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Dewald Brevis.