South Africa produced a commanding batting display to defeat West Indies by nine wickets with 23 balls to spare in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 177, the Proteas made light work of the target, riding on a superb unbeaten knock from Aiden Markram and strong support from Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton.
Earlier, West Indies posted 176/8 after useful contributions from Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder, but the total proved insufficient against South Africa’s aggressive approach. Markram anchored the chase brilliantly, accelerating when needed while keeping wickets in hand.
The emphatic victory boosts South Africa’s momentum in the tournament, showcasing both their batting depth and finishing power, while West Indies were left to rue missed opportunities with the ball.