Scorecards / 2026 / West Indies v South Africa
Twenty20 International · West Indies tour of South AfricaWest Indies v South Africa: T20I scorecard, 31 Jan 2026
West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L method). 31 Jan 2026, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
Result
Runs per over- The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
West Indies: runs per over South Africa: runs per over
West Indies innings
114/3 (10 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Hopec C Bosch b KA Maharaj | 48 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 192.0 |
| J Charlesc JF Smith b L Ngidi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| SO Hetmyernot out | 48 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 218.2 |
| R Powellc D Brevis b KT Maphaka | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 185.7 |
| R Shepherdnot out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 2 (b 0, lb 2, w 0, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 114/3 (10 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: RL Chase, MW Forde, JO Holder, S Joseph, G Motie, AJ Hosein
Fall of wickets: 1-5 (J Charles, 0.6 ov); 2-91 (SD Hope, 7.5 ov); 3-104 (R Powell, 8.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
| GF Linde | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
| KA Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 19.00 |
| AK Markram | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
| C Bosch | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| KT Maphaka | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12.00 |
South Africa innings
118/6 (10 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Markramc & b AJ Hosein | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Q de Kockc R Powell b G Motie | 28 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 200.0 |
| D Brevisc JO Holder b G Motie | 17 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 170.0 |
| RD Rickeltonc JO Holder b G Motie | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 214.3 |
| GF Lindec RL Chase b JO Holder | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.9 |
| JF Smithb S Joseph | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 260.0 |
| T Stubbsnot out | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200.0 |
| C Boschnot out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 1 (b 0, lb 0, w 0, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 118/6 (10 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: KA Maharaj, KT Maphaka, L Ngidi
Fall of wickets: 1-23 (AK Markram, 1.5 ov); 2-34 (Q de Kock, 3.5 ov); 3-62 (RD Rickelton, 5.4 ov); 4-63 (D Brevis, 5.6 ov); 5-100 (GF Linde, 8.2 ov); 6-116 (JF Smith, 9.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO Holder | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15.00 |
| AJ Hosein | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.50 |
| RL Chase | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| G Motie | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 8.50 |
| S Joseph | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 11.50 |
Match summary
West Indies played South Africa in a men's Twenty20 International at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Johannesburg on 31 January 2026, part of West Indies tour of South Africa. West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L method).
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
G Motie was named player of the match.
On 31 January 2026 the on-field umpires were A Jacobs and BP Jele, with S Wadvalla as match referee.
How the innings went
West Indies made 114/3 in 10 overs. SO Hetmyer top-scored with 48 from 22 balls, including 1 fours and 6 sixes. KT Maphaka took 1 for 12. The biggest stand before a wicket was 86 runs between SD Hope and SO Hetmyer.
South Africa made 118/6 in 10 overs. Q de Kock top-scored with 28 from 14 balls, including 4 fours and 1 sixes. G Motie took 3 for 17. The biggest stand before a wicket was 37 runs between GF Linde and JF Smith.
Extras
West Indies's innings of 114/3 in 10 overs included 2 extras: 0 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 2 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 118/6 in 10 overs included 1 extra: 0 wides, 1 no-balls, 0 byes and 0 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won West Indies v South Africa on 31 January 2026?
West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L method).
Who top-scored in West Indies v South Africa?
SO Hetmyer scored 48 from 22 balls for West Indies, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in West Indies v South Africa?
G Motie, with 3 for 17.
What was the highest partnership?
86 runs between SD Hope and SO Hetmyer for West Indies.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to field.
Where was West Indies v South Africa played?
At The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, on 31 January 2026.