South Africa beat West Indies by 9 wickets in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight Group 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Thursday 26 February 2026, with play starting at 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Narendra Modi Stadium has a capacity of 132,000, making it the largest cricket ground in the world.

A 9-wicket victory is one of cricket’s most complete possible results. South Africa’s bowling attack bowled West Indies out for a total their batters then chased with only one wicket lost, a display of dominance across all three disciplines that underlined South Africa’s growing status as favourites for the tournament. For West Indies, who had demolished Zimbabwe a few days earlier, this result showed the gulf between Associate-level opposition and a structured, world-class bowling unit.

South Africa’s Super Eight campaign was building impressive momentum. Victories over India and West Indies by large margins demonstrated their ability to beat the best teams in the world under pressure. Their bowling attack, combining pace and variety, was proving difficult for any batting lineup to negotiate freely. The Proteas were playing their most complete T20 cricket in years.

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the largest cricket venue on earth, with a capacity of 132,000. The stadium was completed in 2020 and has rapidly become a major host for marquee international matches, including World Cup fixtures. Its fast outfield and reliable pitch conditions tend to favour aggressive batting, which made South Africa’s bowling performance all the more impressive.

Timezone conversions for the 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 09:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 04:30 EST for the US East Coast, 20:30 AEDT for viewers in Sydney, and 11:30 SAST for cricket fans in South Africa. Check Ahmedabad time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. South Africa reached the semifinal before losing to New Zealand by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

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