West Indies Vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026: Proteas Storm Into Semi-Final With Dominant 9-Wicket Win Over WI

South Africa routed West Indies by 9 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium to secure a place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. West Indies batted first and were loitering at 71/6 at one stage until Jason Holder and Romario Shephard took them to 176/8 courtesy of a record-breaking 8th wicket stand. In response, South Africa made short work of the chase on the back of skipper Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 off 46 balls. He forged a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock, followed by an 82-run partnership with Ryan Rickelton to take his team over the line comfortably.

Updated on: 26 February 2026 9:48 pm

Published at: 26 February 2026 3:13 pm

Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, right, and batting partner Ryan Rickelton leave the ground after winning their T20 World Cup cricket match against West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Aiden Markram

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, right, and West Indies' captain Shai Hope shake hands after the coin toss of the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Keshav Maharaj

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Brandon King

West Indies' Brandon King bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Kagiso Rabada

South Africa's Marco Jansen, second right, pats teammate Kagiso Rabada for taking the wicket of West Indies' captain Shai Hope, left, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammate Marco Jansen the wicket of West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Shimron Hetmyer

West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer reacts as he leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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West Indies' Brandon King bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Lungi Ngidi

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Roston Chase during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Rovman Powell

West Indies' Rovman Powell plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Quinton de Kock

South Africa's Quinton de Kock takes the catch to dismiss West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Sherfane Rutherford

West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford reacts as he leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's Lungi Ngidi, second right, celebrates with captain Aiden Markram the wicket of West Indies' Rovman Powell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Matthew Forde

West Indies' Matthew Forde plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Corbin Bosch

South Africa's Corbin Bosch, left, celebrates with teammate Keshav Maharaj the wicket of West Indies' Matthew Forde during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Jason Holder

West Indies' Jason Holder, left, and batting partner Romario Shepherd run between the wickets during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Romario Shepherd

West Indies' Romario Shepherd plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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West Indies' Jason Holder plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's Corbin Bosch takes the bails off to run West Indies' Jason Holder out during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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West Indies' Jason Holder, right, looks on as South Africa's captain Aiden Markram runs between the wickets during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, left, and batting partner Quinton de Kock touch gloves during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Roston Chase

West Indies' Roston Chase celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match-Ryan Rickelton

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, right, is congratulated by West Indies' captain Shai Hope after South Africa won their T20 World Cup cricket match against West Indies in Ahmedabad. | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

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