Aiden Markram’s South Africa crushed West Indies by nine wickets in a T20 World Cup 2026 group stage thriller at Ahmedabad. The captain singled out his bowlers for special mention after restricting the Caribbean side in blazing heat.
‘Impressive bowling in key areas,’ Markram declared. ‘Sustained energy and length, especially in powerplay, gave us the edge.’ Ngidi starred with 3/30, supported by Rabada (2/22) and Bosch (2/31). West Indies reached 176/8 on Shepherd’s 52 and Holder’s 49.
South Africa’s chase was flawless: de Kock’s 47 off 24 paired with Markram’s explosive 82 (46 balls, 7x4s, 4x6s) for 95 runs. Rickelton’s 45* off 28 completed the job in 16.1 overs.
Markram hailed de Kock’s consistency at the top. Toss victory proved golden. This victory underscores South Africa’s bowling depth and batting prowess, setting a strong tone for their World Cup journey.