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 Jan 31, 2026, 04:36 PM. 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 441 runs and 7 wickets fall between West Indies (220/4 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (221/3 in 17.2 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (220/4)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 220/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 68 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Hetmyer spearheaded the batting effort with 75 runs off 42 balls (including 8 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 178.6). Valuable middle-order support came from King, who contributed 49 runs off 30 deliveries, while Shephard added 48 (19b). The bowling side conceded 17 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 8). With the ball in the first innings, Maharaj led the bowling figures with 2/22 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Rabada (1/35 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (221/3)
Pursuing a target of 221 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 221/3 in 17.2 overs at a scoring rate of 12.75 runs per over. De Kock anchored the chase for South Africa with 115 runs from 49 balls (6 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 234.7), alongside Rickelton who chipped in with 73 off 35 balls. Defending the total, Hoisen delivered a key spell of 2/41 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.25, while Forced finished with 1/30 (3.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rickelton and De Kock (South Africa ), who combined for 157 runs off 71 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with STUBBS 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—De Kock (South Africa ) topped the match rankings with 161.0 total points, followed closely by Hetmyer (116.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to De Kock.