Final result
South Africa Cricket won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: AK Markram
Result · T20 Internationals
West Indies vs South Africa Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 206Chase success · 53%POTM · AK Markram
Match preview & overview
South Africa cruise to 9-wicket win over West Indies in Ahmedabad
South Africa beat West Indies by 9 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 26 February 2026. West Indies set a target of 177, posting 176/8 after winning the toss and choosing to bat. South Africa's reply was clinical: 69 runs without loss in the powerplay, 94 more runs for one wicket in the middle overs, and the match was done. Only 14 runs were needed from the death overs. AK Markram earned the Player of the Match award in what was a one-sided contest from about the end of the sixth over of the chase.
The result extends South Africa's overall T20 advantage over West Indies to 50 wins from 81 meetings, with West Indies claiming just 24. South Africa had already won two of the three fixtures between the sides in 2026, both by large margins: 7 wickets at Centurion and 9 wickets at Boland Park. This latest victory followed the same pattern.
Pitch report & venue insights
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — 95-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
95
T20 matches hosted
206
Avg 1st-innings score
196
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
63%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
South Africa's powerplay demolished the chase early
South Africa reached 69 for no wicket at the end of the powerplay, well clear of the venue's average of 43 runs in the first six overs. That platform meant the match was effectively settled before the middle overs began. They lost only one wicket across the entire innings.
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West Indies' top order collapsed in the first six overs
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South Africa's head-to-head record backs their dominance
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Markram named Player of the Match
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Ahmedabad chased below its own average
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines given how heavily the powerplay influenced this match's outcome.
- The toss could carry extra weight at Ahmedabad: teams chose to field 60 per cent of the time at this venue, and South Africa's decision to field first paid off here.
- With the chase success rate at 53 per cent at this ground, second-innings markets are historically competitive and worth monitoring rather than assuming a default result.
- West Indies' tendency to lose wickets in the powerplay, four down for 52 runs in this match, may make them a risk in markets tied to batting consistency across innings.
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Frequently asked
Questions about West Indies vs South Africa Cricket
Who won the West Indies vs South Africa T20I in Ahmedabad on 26 February 2026?
South Africa won by 9 wickets. They chased down West Indies' total of 176/8 finishing on 177/1, losing only one wicket in the process. AK Markram was named Player of the Match.
What was the score in the West Indies vs South Africa T20I?
West Indies posted 176/8 in their innings. South Africa replied with 177/1, completing the chase comfortably. South Africa's powerplay produced 69 runs without loss, which effectively settled the match.
What is the head-to-head record between West Indies and South Africa in T20 cricket?
South Africa lead the all-time series 50 wins to 24, with 6 no-results across 81 meetings. West Indies did win the most recent encounter before this match, taking a six-run victory at the Wanderers in 2026, but South Africa have won three of the last five overall.
Where to watch West Indies vs South Africa T20I in the UK?
T20 international cricket of this nature is typically available via Sky Sports Cricket for UK viewers, with streaming options through Sky Go and NOW TV. Check current broadcast listings to confirm live coverage for this specific fixture.
How did South Africa chase 177 so easily at Narendra Modi Stadium?
South Africa's openers posted 69 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, well above the venue's average of 43 powerplay runs across 95 T20 matches. They then added 94 runs in the middle overs for the loss of just one wicket, leaving only 14 needed in the death overs.
What is the average first-innings score at Narendra Modi Stadium in T20 cricket?
Across 95 T20 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 206 runs. West Indies' 176/8 in this match fell 30 runs short of that benchmark, which contributed to how straightforward South Africa's chase proved.
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Photo credits (4)
- Aiden Markram — photo by Marcel Sigg, CC0 · source
- AB de Villiers — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Dale Steyn — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Axar Patel — photo by Anand Anil, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source