SOUTH AFRICA vs WEST INDIES — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • SOUTH AFRICA won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, SOUTH AFRICA took on WEST INDIES on Mar 8, 2025, 12:12 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: SOUTH AFRICA won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 360 runs and 9 wickets fall between WEST INDIES (178/6 in 20.0 overs) and SOUTH AFRICA (182/3 in 18.5 overs).
2. WEST INDIES Innings Breakdown (178/6)
Batting in the first innings, WEST INDIES finished on 178/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, WEST INDIES accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. JOHNSON CHARLES spearheaded the batting effort with 58 runs off 37 balls (including 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 156.8). Valuable middle-order support came from NICOLAS POORAN , who contributed 51 runs off 37 deliveries, while SHERFANE RUTHERFORD added 20 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, KAGISO RABADA led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by LINDE (2/36 in 4.0 overs).
3. SOUTH AFRICA Chase & Second Innings Summary (182/3)
Pursuing a target of 179 runs for victory, SOUTH AFRICA recorded 182/3 in 18.5 overs at a scoring rate of 9.66 runs per over. AIDEN MARKARAM anchored the chase for SOUTH AFRICA with 85 runs from 52 balls (15 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 163.5), alongside REEZA HENDRICKS who chipped in with 47 off 33 balls. Defending the total, MOTIE delivered a key spell of 1/36 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while JAYDEN SALES finished with 1/38 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by AIDEN MARKARAM and REEZA HENDRICKS (SOUTH AFRICA ), who combined for 98 runs off 63 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with AIDEN MARKARAM 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—AIDEN MARKARAM (SOUTH AFRICA ) topped the match rankings with 131.0 total points, followed closely by JOHNSON CHARLES (98.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to AIDEN MARKARAM .