February 26, 2026
The opening phase of West Indies vs South Africa delivered pure chaos. West Indies came out swinging, boundaries flowing, intent clear. Then the collapse arrived. Four wickets down before the powerplay ended.
Brandon King looked electric. 5 fours in a flash. But Lungi Ngidi broke the charge, drawing an edge that flew to Quinton de Kock. Not long after, Ngidi struck again, knocking over Roston Chase to deepen the trouble.
In this T20 World Cup Super 8 showdown, Kagiso Rabada matched that impact. He removed Shai Hope just as the skipper threatened to take off. Shimron Hetmyer followed, caught in the ring. Two sharp blows. Game tilted.
Rabada finished the spell with two for seven. Ngidi backed him with two wickets of his own. That combination squeezed the life out of West Indies vs South Africa during the most crucial overs.
At 52 for 4 after 6 overs, the pressure sits squarely on Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford. The asking rate is not alarming yet, but the damage has been done. In a T20 World Cup Super 8 contest, early breakthroughs often decide the night. South Africa is firmly taking over the match. The West Indies now need something special.