West Indies vs South Africa, 47th Match, Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4), ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Player Highlights West Indies and South Africa clashed in the 47th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with both teams looking to secure a spot in the knockout stage. The match saw some exceptional individual performances, particularly from the batters. For West Indies, opener Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with an impressive 64 off just 46 deliveries, featuring six fours and two sixes. His innings was marked by a 53-run partnership with skipper Nicholas Pooran, who contributed 32 off 28 balls. Hetmyer's aggressive batting style allowed West Indies to post a competitive total of 173-7 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, South Africa struggled early on, losing opener Quinton de Kock for just four runs. However, middle-order batsman Rassie van der Dussen steadied the ship with an unbeaten 65 off 52 deliveries. His knock included six fours and a six, as he formed a crucial 63-run partnership with wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaasen (24 off 21). Van der Dussen's calm and composed batting allowed South Africa to chase down West Indies' total with three balls to spare. The match also saw some impressive bowling performances. For West Indies, left-arm pacer Sheldon Cottrell picked up two wickets for just nine runs in his four overs, while off-spinner Akeal Hosein took one wicket for 11 runs in his four overs. South Africa's pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi shared three wickets between them, with Nortje conceding just 15 runs in his four overs. In the end, West Indies' batting effort fell short of their target as South Africa secured a crucial win to boost the...#Shimron_Hetmyer #Nicholas_Pooran #Quinton_de_Kock #Lungi_Ngidi #Anrich_Nortje #Rassie_van_der_Dussen #Heinrich_Klaasen #Sheldon_Cottrell #Akeal_Hosein