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West Indies vs South Africa 2026 3rd T20I Full Commentary
Result · Jan 31 2026, Sat - 09:30 PM (IST)
WEST INDIES114/3
SOUTH AFRICA118/6
West Indies won by 6 runs (DLS Method)
CRR:11.8
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Match
SIX! Corbin Bosch to Shimron Hetmyer. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That's the end of the first innings. After a couple of interruptions, the match has been reduced to a 10-over contest, and West Indies have put a competitive total on the board. Shai Hope anchored the innings with a valuable 48, while Shimron Hetmyer's quickfire 48 added the late impetus. Can South Africa chase this down and complete a series whitewash? Stay with us, the chase is coming up shortly.
Corbin Bosch to Romario Shepherd. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Corbin Bosch to Romario Shepherd. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, dropped catch by Markram, fielded by Rickelton.
Corbin Bosch to Romario Shepherd. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Corbin Bosch to Shimron Hetmyer. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bosch, fielded by Stubbs.
Corbin Bosch to Shimron Hetmyer. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Kwena Maphaka to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Brevis. Maphaka gets his man.
SIX! Kwena Maphaka to Rovman Powell. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
Kwena Maphaka to Rovman Powell. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kwena Maphaka to Rovman Powell. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Kwena Maphaka to Rovman Powell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
SIX! Kwena Maphaka to Rovman Powell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Rovman Powell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Shai Hope. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Bosch. Maharaj breaks the partnership.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Shai Hope. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Shimron Hetmyer. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Shimron Hetmyer. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Shimron Hetmyer. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Corbin Bosch to Shimron Hetmyer. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Corbin Bosch to Shai Hope. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Corbin Bosch to Shai Hope. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Smith.
Corbin Bosch to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Corbin Bosch to Shimron Hetmyer. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Corbin Bosch to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
George Linde to Shai Hope. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
George Linde to Shimron Hetmyer. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
APPEAL! George Linde to Shimron Hetmyer. Quicker length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith, appeal made for L.B.W. Hetmyer survives.
George Linde to Shimron Hetmyer. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
George Linde to Shai Hope. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
George Linde to Shimron Hetmyer. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Holder. A nail-biting thriller comes to an end as the West Indies clinch a six-run victory. South Africa started the chase strongly, but regular wickets from the West Indies bowlers kept the pressure firmly on the batters. A brilliant final over from Shamar Joseph sealed the win and helped the visitors avoid a series whitewash. Gudakesh Motie was the standout performer, starring with three crucial wickets. Gudakesh Motie is the Player of the Match. Quinton de Kock is the Player of the Series.
Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Powell.
OUT! Bowled. Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Cleaned him up.
FOUR! Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Powell, mis-fielded by Joseph.
Shamar Joseph to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.
Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Motie.
Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.
SIX! Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 2 runs.
OUT! Caught. Jason Holder to George Linde. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man, caught by Chase. Another one bites the dust.
Jason Holder to George Linde. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Forde.
Akeal Hosein to George Linde. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Charles.
FREE HIT. Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
No ball Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket and it was a no ball.
FOUR! Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
FOUR! Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
FOUR! Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chase.
Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Off cutter short, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hosein.
Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Holder.
SIX! Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.
OUT! Caught. Gudakesh Motie to Dewald Brevis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Holder, by Powell. West Indies are buzzing in the field right now.
Gudakesh Motie to George Linde. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Powell.
OUT! Caught. Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Holder. Motie strikes with his variations.
SIX! Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hope.