South Africa are not just in this tournament — they are running away with it. A devastating 9-wicket demolition of West Indies in Ahmedabad on February 26 has all but confirmed their place in the semifinals — and handed India a lifeline they desperately needed.
February 26, 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. South Africa versus West Indies. Super 8 Group 1.
It lasted just 16.1 overs of South Africa's chase. It was never a contest.
South Africa won by 9 wickets with 23 balls to spare — their second dominant victory of the Super Eights, and a performance that sent a crystal clear message to every team remaining in the T20 World Cup 2026: the Proteas are in a different class right now.

