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 Feb 26, 2026, 04:59 PM. 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 353 runs and 9 wickets fall between West Indies (176/8 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (177/1 in 16.1 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (176/8)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 176/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Shephard spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 37 balls (including 3 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 140.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Holder, who contributed 49 runs off 31 deliveries, while King added 21 (11b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ngidi led the bowling figures with 3/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Rabada (2/22 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (177/1)
Pursuing a target of 177 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 177/1 in 16.1 overs at a scoring rate of 10.95 runs per over. Markram anchored the chase for South Africa with 82 runs from 46 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 178.3), alongside De Kock who chipped in with 47 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Chase delivered a key spell of 1/46 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.50, while Holder finished with 0/31 (3.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Markram and De Kock (South Africa ), who combined for 94 runs off 48 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with De Kock 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 123.0 total points, followed closely by Ngidi (120.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Markram.