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West Indies vs South Africa LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Markram on Fire as SA Start Well in Chase of 177

Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd set the highest 8th-wicket partnership in T20 internationals as West Indies recover from 71/6 to post 176-8 against South Africa.

  • On Thursday, West Indies posted 176-8 in 20 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in a T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against South Africa cricket team.
  • After winning the toss, Aiden Markram chose to bowl, and Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada reduced West Indies cricket team to 71-6 with the new ball.
  • The eighth-wicket stand between Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd followed West Indies cricket team being reduced to 83-7, with Holder scoring 49 and Shepherd unbeaten on 52.
  • West Indies' result will influence Group 1 standings and semi-final qualification, as they lead the group but still need to beat South Africa because their final game is against India national team.
  • The 3:00 PM IST start was unusual for the stadium, and South Africa have played four of their five tournament games at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, winning them all for strong venue familiarity.
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