South Africa
118/6 (10 ov)
Match summary
West Indies played South Africa in the 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 31 Jan 2026. West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L).
South Africa won the toss and chose to field first. West Indies made 114/3 in 10 overs, South Africa made 118/6 in 10 overs.
Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with 48 off 22 balls; Gudakesh Motie took 3/17; Gudakesh Motie was named player of the match.
West Indies Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD Hope c C Bosch b KA Maharaj |
c C Bosch b KA Maharaj | 48 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 192.00 |
| J Charles c JF Smith b L Ngidi |
c JF Smith b L Ngidi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| SO Hetmyer not out |
not out | 48 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 218.18 |
| R Powell c D Brevis b KT Maphaka |
c D Brevis b KT Maphaka | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 185.71 |
| R Shepherd not out |
not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 2, w 0, nb 0) | 2 | ||||
| Total | 10 Ov (RR: 11.40) | 114/3 | ||||
Did not bat: JO Holder, RL Chase, AJ Hosein, MW Forde, S Joseph, G Motie
Fall of wickets: 1-5 (J Charles, 0.6 ov), 2-91 (SD Hope, 7.5 ov), 3-104 (R Powell, 8.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| GF Linde | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KA Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 19.00 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| AK Markram | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C Bosch | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KT Maphaka | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12.00 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Markram c & b AJ Hosein |
c & b AJ Hosein | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Q de Kock c R Powell b G Motie |
c R Powell b G Motie | 28 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 200.00 |
| D Brevis c JO Holder b G Motie |
c JO Holder b G Motie | 17 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 170.00 |
| RD Rickelton c JO Holder b G Motie |
c JO Holder b G Motie | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 214.29 |
| GF Linde c RL Chase b JO Holder |
c RL Chase b JO Holder | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.89 |
| JF Smith b S Joseph |
b S Joseph | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 260.00 |
| T Stubbs not out |
not out | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| C Bosch not out |
not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 0, w 0, nb 1) | 1 | ||||
| Total | 10 Ov (RR: 11.80) | 118/6 | ||||
Did not bat: KA Maharaj, KT Maphaka, L Ngidi
Fall of wickets: 1-23 (AK Markram, 1.5 ov), 2-34 (Q de Kock, 3.5 ov), 3-62 (RD Rickelton, 5.4 ov), 4-63 (D Brevis, 5.6 ov), 5-100 (GF Linde, 8.2 ov), 6-116 (JF Smith, 9.4 ov)
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- Match
- 3rd T20I · West Indies tour of South Africa 2026
- Venue
- The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Date
- 31 Jan 2026
- Toss
- South Africa, elected to field first
- Result
- West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L)
- Player of the match
- G Motie
- Format
- T20I (20 overs)
- Season
- 2025/26
Frequently asked questions
Who won the West Indies vs South Africa match on 31 Jan 2026?
West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L).
Who was player of the match in West Indies vs South Africa?
Gudakesh Motie.
Who scored the most runs in West Indies vs South Africa?
Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) with 48 off 22 balls.
Who took the most wickets in West Indies vs South Africa?
Gudakesh Motie, with 3/17.
Who won the toss in West Indies vs South Africa?
South Africa, who chose to field first.
Where was West Indies vs South Africa played?
At The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.