South Africa turned the Narendra Modi Stadium into a fortress of dominance, steamrolling West Indies by 9 wickets in a T20 World Cup Super-8 match that will be remembered for its historic proportions—the second-largest win chasing 150+ runs.
WI, thrust into batting, cratered to 83/7. Holder’s valiant 49 (31b, 4×4, 3×6) and Shepherd’s unbeaten 52 (37b, 3×4, 4×6) salvaged 89 runs, posting 176/8. Ngidi (3 wkts), Rabada (2), and Bosch (2) were the wreckers-in-chief.
SA’s pursuit was surgical. Markram and de Kock plundered 95 in 8 overs; de Kock’s 47 (24b) ended prematurely, but Markram’s unbeaten 82 (46b, 7×4, 4×6) and Rickelton’s 45* (28b, 4×4, 2×6) ensured a 16.1-over finish. Chase grabbed the sole scalp.
In T20 WC lore, only Pakistan (vs Ind, 2021), England (2022), and New Zealand (vs UAE, 2026) have 10-wicketed 150+ chases. This masterstroke boosts SA’s campaign, blending ruthless bowling with fearless batting.