South Africa Defeats West Indies To Reach T20 World Cup Semi-Finals

In a decisive victory, South Africa has advanced to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating the West Indies by 9 wickets. The West Indies set a target of 176 runs, with Jason Holder scoring 49 and Romario Shepherd contributing an unbeaten 52. South Africa chased down the target with ease, finishing at 177 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 16.1 overs. Captain Aiden Markram led the charge with an impressive 82 runs, supported by Quinton de Kock's 47 runs and Ryan Rickelton's 45 runs. This win not only solidified South Africa's position at the top of Group 1 with 4 points but also improved their run rate significantly, further complicating the scenario for Pakistan, who must now win their upcoming match against Sri Lanka by a substantial margin to keep their semi-final hopes alive.