Thunderous applause echoed through Narendra Modi Stadium as Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 82 off 46 balls powered South Africa to a 9-wicket thrashing of West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.
South Africa hunted down 177 in a mere 16.1 overs, showcasing batting depth. Markram, with 7 fours and 4 sixes, amassed 264 runs this tournament – overtaking Rohit Sharma (257) for second-most by a captain in one edition.
He also holds South Africa’s record, surpassing de Kock’s 243 from 2024. Markram’s 14th captaincy win matches Williamson’s, with Dhoni leading at 21.
A fiery 95-run opening stand with de Kock (47 off 24) in 48 balls set the platform. Rickelton’s 45 off 28 finished the job, marking South Africa’s second straight super-8 success. This record-laden knock cements Markram’s legacy in T20 cricket.