WI vs SA, T20 World Cup: South Africa make light work of West Indies to boost India's semis chances – Action in Images

Updated On Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

On a bowling friendly pitch, the SA bowlers, led by Lungi Ngidi, restricted the Windies to a below par total after which the Proteas batsmen did the rest.

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South Africa chased down 177 comfortably, with 23 balls to spare and 9 wickets in hand. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton (45 not out) added an unbeaten 85 for the second wicket to finish off the match. South Africa's win was a big favour to India, who thereafter only needed to win their remaining two matches, against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, to qualify for the semis. The net run-rate conundrum ceased to exist for the co-hosts. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

South Africa chased down 177 comfortably, with 23 balls to spare and 9 wickets in hand. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton (45 not out) added an unbeaten 85 for the second wicket to finish off the match. South Africa's win was a big favour to India, who thereafter only needed to win their remaining two matches, against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, to qualify for the semis. The net run-rate conundrum ceased to exist for the co-hosts. (PTI)

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South Africa captain Aiden Markram was unbeaten on 82 off 46 balls. However, he was dropped twice. But again that's part and parcel of the game. Markram was chosen Man of the Match for his efforts. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

South Africa captain Aiden Markram was unbeaten on 82 off 46 balls. However, he was dropped twice. But again that's part and parcel of the game. Markram was chosen Man of the Match for his efforts. (PTI)

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In their chase of 176/8, South Africa only lost one wicket and that wicket was taken by Roston Chase who had replaced Akeal Hosein for this game. But he failed to make any real impressions as he conceded 46 runs in his four overs(PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

In their chase of 176/8, South Africa only lost one wicket and that wicket was taken by Roston Chase who had replaced Akeal Hosein for this game. But he failed to make any real impressions as he conceded 46 runs in his four overs(PTI)

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Quinton de Kock was cautious at the start, playing second fiddle to Aiden Markram. However, once he settled down, he played some big shots. He fell for 47 off 27 balls against the run of play.(PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

Quinton de Kock was cautious at the start, playing second fiddle to Aiden Markram. However, once he settled down, he played some big shots. He fell for 47 off 27 balls against the run of play.(PTI)

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West Indies were reeling at 83/7 when Romario Shepherd joined Jason Holder in the middle. Both added 89 runs off 59 balls to give their bowlers something to bowl with. Holder scored 49 off 31 balls, while Shepherd remained unbeaten on 52 off 37 balls.  (PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

West Indies were reeling at 83/7 when Romario Shepherd joined Jason Holder in the middle. Both added 89 runs off 59 balls to give their bowlers something to bowl with. Holder scored 49 off 31 balls, while Shepherd remained unbeaten on 52 off 37 balls. (PTI)

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Allrounder Corbin Bosch took the wickets of Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde and ensured the West Indies never had a chance at a match-winning total. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

Allrounder Corbin Bosch took the wickets of Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde and ensured the West Indies never had a chance at a match-winning total. (PTI)

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Lungi Ngidi proved to be the leader of the pack. In his first over, he took two wickets, right on the back of Kagiso Rabada's two in an over. He eventually finished with figures of 3/30, highest for the match.(PTI)

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Lungi Ngidi proved to be the leader of the pack. In his first over, he took two wickets, right on the back of Kagiso Rabada's two in an over. He eventually finished with figures of 3/30, highest for the match.(PTI)

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After being put ito bat, West Indies were 29/0 in 2 overs when Kagiso Rabada came on to bowl. He removed Shai Hope and the dangerous Shemron Hetmyer in the blink of an eye. In a manner of speaking, the Caribbean team never really recovered from there(PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

After being put ito bat, West Indies were 29/0 in 2 overs when Kagiso Rabada came on to bowl. He removed Shai Hope and the dangerous Shemron Hetmyer in the blink of an eye. In a manner of speaking, the Caribbean team never really recovered from there(PTI)

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South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to have a bowl, which turned out to be a good decision in the end as the pitch helped the bowlers initially.(AFP)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:57 pm IST

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to have a bowl, which turned out to be a good decision in the end as the pitch helped the bowlers initially.(AFP)

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