SA vs WI Live Score

8:52 PM IST PLAYER OF THE SERIES - Quinton de Kock wins the award for scoring 143 runs in the series. Quinton downplayed any specific planning, saying he hasn't thought much about anything given the team's packed schedule. He credited his success to simply playing his natural game and using his brain, with clarity coming automatically from playing so many matches.

8:51 PM IST That's a wrap - Aiden Markram is invited to collect the trophy, and his teammates join him for the customary photographs. Both teams now turn their attention to the World Cup. South Africa open their campaign against Canada in Ahmedabad on 9th February, while West Indies face Scotland in Kolkata on the opening day, 7th February. We look forward to having your company then. For now, it's goodbye from us.

8:45 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH -  Gudakesh Motie (3/17 from his 2 overs) says he is very happy with his performance, especially after being in and out of the side. He is pleased to have received the opportunity and to have delivered, adding that the ball is coming out of his hand nicely. Motie says he has been working hard and appreciates the backing he has received from the coach.

8:41 PM IST Shamar Joseph does it for West Indies - Playing his first game of the series, he executed superbly to help his side avoid a whitewash. It was a high-intensity contest and a valuable outing for both teams as they head into the World Cup. An entertaining game for all those who stayed back at the Wanderers on this special Pink Day occasion.

8:36 PM IST The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope says he is happy to have crossed the line and pleased to see the fight shown by the group. He admits it is challenging to set a total in a shortened game while the team batting second has the advantage with all 10 wickets in hand. He adds that stop-start conditions make it tougher when batting first. Hope highlights Shimron Hetmyer’s return to form and feels that when the bowlers hit their straps, the side looks a very different outfit. Believes that they have ticked boxes over the course of the series and there are many positives.

8:34 PM IST The captain of South Africa - Aiden Markram acknowledged the tactical difficulty of a ten-over contest, noting that the condensed format effectively turns the final five overs into a death phase. While he praised the opposition's shot-making and the competitive score they posted, he expressed confidence in his side's chase despite ultimately falling short. Markram viewed the match as a valuable exercise where every player fulfilled their specific role, providing the team with significant positives to take away. Looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, the skipper voiced his satisfaction with the squad's current form and overall balance, concluding that the series showed promising signs and that the team has successfully covered all their bases.