Final result
South Africa Cricket won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: Q de Kock
Result · T20 Internationals
West Indies vs South Africa Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 209Chase success · 56%POTM · Q de Kock
Match preview & overview
South Africa chase down 222 to beat West Indies by 7 wickets at Centurion
South Africa Cricket beat West Indies Cricket by 7 wickets at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on 29 January 2026. West Indies posted 221/4 from their 20 overs, a total comfortably above the venue's first-innings average of 209 across 155 matches. South Africa overhauled it with some ease, reaching 225/3. The chase was settled in the middle overs, where South Africa scored 122 runs for just 1 wicket. Quinton de Kock took the Player of the Match award.
West Indies' innings was built on a powerful start. Their powerplay produced 68/1, considerably more than the venue's powerplay average of 39 runs. They kept wickets in hand through the middle overs, losing 3 for 77, and then rounded off with 76 runs in the death without losing a wicket. On another day that total might have been enough.
For South Africa, the chase was a composed exercise. They matched West Indies' powerplay effort almost exactly with 70/1, then overwhelmed the target in the middle phase. By the time the death overs arrived, the asking rate was manageable and the result was no longer in serious doubt.
Pitch report & venue insights
SuperSport Park, Centurion — 155-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2002–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
155
T20 matches hosted
209
Avg 1st-innings score
189
Avg 2nd-innings score
56%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
68%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
West Indies posted 221/4. Well above venue average
The average first-innings score at SuperSport Park across 155 T20 matches is 209, so West Indies Cricket's 221/4 represented a competitive total. Their powerplay of 68/1 set the platform, and they finished without losing a wicket in the death overs, adding 76 runs in that phase.
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South Africa's middle overs sealed the chase
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Q de Kock named Player of the Match
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South Africa's head-to-head record continues to dominate
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Centurion's toss and chase numbers backed South Africa's call
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Player of the Match markets may attract attention at venues where one or two batters tend to define a chase, as was the case here with Q de Kock.
- Top batter markets could be worth monitoring in fixtures at SuperSport Park given the venue's above-average first-innings scores and historically high run tallies.
- Powerplay run-line markets may be relevant at Centurion, where both teams exceeded the venue's average powerplay of 39 runs. West Indies scored 68 and South Africa 70 in their respective powerplays.
- Home-side lines in South Africa's T20I fixtures against West Indies carry historical context, given South Africa's 50-24 win advantage across 81 meetings.
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Frequently asked
Questions about West Indies vs South Africa Cricket
Who won the South Africa vs West Indies T20I on 29 January 2026?
South Africa Cricket won by 7 wickets at SuperSport Park, Centurion. They chased down West Indies' total of 221/4, reaching 225/3. Quinton de Kock was named Player of the Match.
What was the score in South Africa vs West Indies T20I at Centurion?
West Indies Cricket posted 221/4 from their 20 overs, with 68 runs coming in the powerplay and 76 in the death overs without losing a wicket. South Africa Cricket reached 225/3 in reply, winning with 7 wickets to spare.
What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and West Indies in T20Is?
Across 81 T20 internationals, South Africa lead the series 50 wins to 24, with 6 matches ending in no result. South Africa have won three of the last five meetings, including two by margins of 9 wickets.
Where can I watch South Africa vs West Indies T20Is in the UK?
T20 international cricket between South Africa and West Indies is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are also available to stream via Sky Go and NOW TV with the relevant sports pass.
Who was Player of the Match in South Africa vs West Indies at SuperSport Park in 2026?
Quinton de Kock of South Africa Cricket was named Player of the Match following the 7-wicket victory over West Indies on 29 January 2026.
What is SuperSport Park's average T20 score?
Across 155 T20 matches at SuperSport Park, Centurion, the average first-innings score is 209 and the average second-innings score is 189. Chasers succeed approximately 55% of the time, and 67% of captains who win the toss choose to field.
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Photo credits (3)
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Kagiso Rabada — photo by Blue Square Thing, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Dale Steyn — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source