South Africa vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • South Africa won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, South Africa took on West Indies on Jan 31, 2026, 06:29 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 362 runs and 8 wickets fall between West Indies (180/7 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (182/1 in 18.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (180/7)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 180/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Hetmyer spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 30 balls (including 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 173.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Powell, who contributed 28 runs off 23 deliveries, while King added 27 (16b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Linde led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Bosch (2/35 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (182/1)
Pursuing a target of 181 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 182/1 in 18.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.11 runs per over. Markram anchored the chase for South Africa with 92 runs from 48 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 191.7), alongside Pretoruis who chipped in with 44 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Chase delivered a key spell of 1/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Sealed finished with 0/29 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rickelton and Markram (South Africa ), who combined for 97 runs off 61 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rabada 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—Markram (South Africa ) topped the match rankings with 135.0 total points, followed closely by Linde (115.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Markram.