The sixth over from Marco Jansen was largely controlled, with disciplined bowling restricting the batters. Sherfane Rutherford survived a dropped chance at short third, while Rovman Powell ended the over with a boundary through deep extra cover. West Indies reached 52/4 after 6 overs, still trying to rebuild after the early collapse.
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WI vs SA Live Score T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies 52/4 After 6 Overs | Rabada, Ngidi On Top; Pacers Rattle West Indies
🕒 Updated: February 26, 2026 15:32:56 IST
✍️ Written by: Debayan Bhattacharyya
✍️ Written by: Debayan Bhattacharyya
WI vs SA T20 World Cup 2026- Check Out the live updates from the West Indies vs South Africa Super 8 match here on NewsX. Get all the latest updates and squad information here.
WI vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Score and Updates: The South Africa have won the toss and opted to bowl first at what looks like a solid batting surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, Feb 26. South Africa captain acknowledged it as a good wicket and expect less moisture as the game progresses and are confident of chasing down the target. They’ve kept the same team.
The Windies, on the other hand have made one change in their playing XI as Roston Chase comes in for Akeal Hosein, citing it a tactical change by the captain Shai Hope. This match will also be watched by Indians as the result of this match would give them a clear-cut scenario of what needs to be done in the following match on the day, when India take on Zimbabwe to stay alive in the competition.
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PREVIEW: The West Indies arrive with incredible momentum after a massive 107-run victory over Zimbabwe. Their batting has been their greatest strength, consistently posting high totals thanks to the explosive form of Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford.
South Africa, on the other hand, look like the team to beat after dismantling the hosts, India, by 76 runs. They have played four of their five matches at this specific venue in Ahmedabad, giving them a significant “home-court” advantage in terms of understanding the pitch and the long boundaries.
WI vs SA Predicted XI
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
WI vs SA Squads
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles
Live Updates
- 15:29 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
South Africa vs West Indies Live Updates: WI 52/4 After 6 Overs
- 15:26 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
WI vs SA Live Score: Rabada's 2-Fer Video- WATCH
Here’s a look at Rabada’s two wickets!
𝙍𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚! 💥💥
Two wickets in an over & South Africa seize early control 💪
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 26, 2026
- 15:25 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
West Indies vs South Africa Cricket Score LIVE: WI 47/4 After 5 Overs
A tight fifth over from Kagiso Rabada kept the pressure on West Indies, conceding just four runs with disciplined lines outside off. Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell managed only singles and a couple, as WI crawled to 47/4 after 5 overs, with Rabada’s figures improving to 2-0-7-2.
- 15:22 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
SA vs WI Live Score T20 World Cup 2026: Ngidi Replicates Rabada!
Lungi Ngidi replicates Kagiso Rabada’s first over! He also scalps two wickets and put West Indies in a big fix!
Most favourite and loved foreign cricketer at the moment in India
Lungi Sani Ngidi🦁♥️ pic.twitter.com/z5t8Gyb7BW
— कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) February 26, 2026
- 15:20 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
SA vs WI Live Cricket Score Today: WI 43/4 After 4 Overs
The fourth over saw more drama as Lungi Ngidi struck twice despite conceding runs. Brandon King hit two crisp boundaries but edged one to the keeper for 21, and soon after Roston Chase chopped on to be bowled. With two wickets falling in the over, West Indies slipped further to 43/4 after 4 overs, leaving Rovman Powell and Chase briefly at the crease.
