Scorecards / 2026 / West Indies v South Africa
Twenty20 International · West Indies tour of South AfricaWest Indies v South Africa: T20I scorecard, 27 Jan 2026
South Africa won by 9 wickets. 27 Jan 2026, Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl.
Result
Runs per over- Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl
West Indies: runs per over South Africa: runs per over
West Indies innings
173/7 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA Kingb C Bosch | 27 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 168.8 |
| J Charlesb KA Maharaj | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 144.4 |
| MW Fordec K Rabada b C Bosch | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 133.3 |
| SE Rutherfordb KA Maharaj | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| RL Chaseb GF Linde | 22 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 122.2 |
| SO Hetmyerc D Brevis b GF Linde | 48 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 150.0 |
| R Powellnot out | 29 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 116.0 |
| JO Holderc C Bosch b GF Linde | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| R Shepherdnot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 10 (b 1, lb 3, w 5, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 173/7 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: JNT Seales, AJ Hosein
Fall of wickets: 1-39 (J Charles, 3.5 ov); 2-43 (BA King, 4.2 ov); 3-50 (SE Rutherford, 5.4 ov); 4-79 (MW Forde, 8.4 ov); 5-95 (RL Chase, 11.1 ov); 6-169 (SO Hetmyer, 19.2 ov); 7-172 (JO Holder, 19.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Rabada | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 |
| GF Linde | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| KA Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11.00 |
| C Bosch | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
| KT Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
South Africa innings
176/1 (17.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG Pretoriusc MW Forde b RL Chase | 44 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 157.1 |
| AK Markramnot out | 86 | 47 | 9 | 3 | 183.0 |
| RD Rickeltonnot out | 40 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 125.0 |
| Extras | 6 (b 0, lb 2, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 176/1 (17.5 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: D Brevis, RA Herman, JF Smith, GF Linde, C Bosch, K Rabada, KA Maharaj, KT Maphaka
Fall of wickets: 1-83 (LG Pretorius, 7.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW Forde | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
| JNT Seales | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 |
| AJ Hosein | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| RL Chase | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| JO Holder | 3.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.70 |
| R Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 |
Match summary
West Indies played South Africa in a men's Twenty20 International at Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl on 27 January 2026, part of West Indies tour of South Africa. South Africa won by 9 wickets.
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
GF Linde was named player of the match.
On 27 January 2026 the on-field umpires were BP Jele and Stephen Harris, with S Wadvalla as match referee.
How the innings went
West Indies made 173/7 in 20 overs. SO Hetmyer top-scored with 48 from 32 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. GF Linde took 3 for 25. The biggest stand before a wicket was 74 runs between SO Hetmyer and R Powell.
South Africa made 176/1 in 17.5 overs. AK Markram top-scored with 86 from 47 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes. RL Chase took 1 for 31. The biggest stand before a wicket was 83 runs between LG Pretorius and AK Markram.
Extras
West Indies's innings of 173/7 in 20 overs included 10 extras: 5 wides, 1 no-balls, 1 byes and 3 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 176/1 in 17.5 overs included 6 extras: 4 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 2 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won West Indies v South Africa on 27 January 2026?
South Africa won by 9 wickets.
Who top-scored in West Indies v South Africa?
AK Markram scored 86 from 47 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in West Indies v South Africa?
GF Linde, with 3 for 25.
What was the highest partnership?
83 runs between LG Pretorius and AK Markram for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to field.
Where was West Indies v South Africa played?
At Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl, on 27 January 2026.