SA vs WI, 3rd T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Venue: Johannesburg
Date & Time: Jan 31, 2026, 09:30 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Johannesburg

  • Series

    South Africa v West Indies T20s 2026 - Men

  • Toss

    South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Arno Jacobs , Bongani Jele

  • Match Referee

    Shaid Wadvalla

  • Tv Umpire

    Stephen Harris

  • Man of the Match

    Gudakesh Motie

SA
118/6 (10.0)
WI
114/3 (10.0)
CRR:
West Indies win by 6 runs (DLS Method)
Player of the Match Gudakesh Motie

Key Stats

Partnership 2 (2)
Last Wicket Jason Smith - 26 (10)
Extra 1
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Corbin Bosch 2 2 0 0 100.00
Tristan Stubbs 10 5 0 1 200.00
Bowler O M R W Econ
Jason Holder 2 0 30 1 15
Over
10
1 1 0 4 2 1
9
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

9.6 Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch

1

Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Holder.

9.5 Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch

1

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.

9.4 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

w

OUT! Bowled. Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed.

9.3 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

4

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.

9.2 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

2

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.

9.1 Shamar Joseph to Tristan Stubbs

1

Shamar Joseph to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

Over
9
1 0 6 2 0 2
11
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

8.6 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

1

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.

8.5 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

0

Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

8.4 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

6

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.

8.3 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

2

Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 2 runs.

8.2 Jason Holder to George Linde

w

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.

8.1 Jason Holder to George Linde

2

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.

Over
8
1 7 4 4 0 4
20
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

7.6 Akeal Hosein to George Linde

1

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.

7.5 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

7 nb

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.

7.4 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

4

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.

7.3 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

4

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.

7.2 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

0

Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

7.1 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

4

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.

Over
7
4 1 1 2 6 0
14
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

6.6 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

4

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.

6.5 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

1

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.

6.4 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

1

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.

6.3 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

2

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.

6.2 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

6

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.

6.1 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

0

Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Over
6
0 1 0 6 0 6
13
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

5.6 Gudakesh Motie to Dewald Brevis

w

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.

5.5 Gudakesh Motie to George Linde

1

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.

5.4 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

w

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.

5.3 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

6

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.

5.2 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

0

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.

5.1 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

6

SIX! Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Over
10
1 1 0 4 2 1
9
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

9.6 Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch

1

Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Holder.

9.5 Shamar Joseph to Corbin Bosch

1

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.

9.4 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

w

OUT! Bowled. Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed.

9.3 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

4

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.

9.2 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

2

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.

9.1 Shamar Joseph to Tristan Stubbs

1

Shamar Joseph to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.

Over
9
1 0 6 2 0 2
11
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

8.6 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

1

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.

8.5 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

0

Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

8.4 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

6

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.

8.3 Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs

2

Jason Holder to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 2 runs.

8.2 Jason Holder to George Linde

w

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.

8.1 Jason Holder to George Linde

2

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.

Over
8
1 7 4 4 0 4
20
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

7.6 Akeal Hosein to George Linde

1

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.

7.5 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

7 nb

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.

7.4 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

4

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.

7.3 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

4

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.

7.2 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

0

Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

7.1 Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith

4

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.

Over
7
4 1 1 2 6 0
14
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

6.6 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

4

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.

6.5 Shamar Joseph to Jason Smith

1

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.

6.4 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

1

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.

6.3 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

2

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.

6.2 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

6

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.

6.1 Shamar Joseph to George Linde

0

Shamar Joseph to George Linde. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Over
6
0 1 0 6 0 6
13
SA
118 / 6
Corbin Bosch
2(2)
Tristan Stubbs
10(5)
Jason Holder
2-0-30-1

5.6 Gudakesh Motie to Dewald Brevis

w

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.

5.5 Gudakesh Motie to George Linde

1

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.

5.4 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

w

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.

5.3 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

6

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.

5.2 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

0

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.

5.1 Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton

6

SIX! Gudakesh Motie to Ryan Rickelton. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

SA Batting: 118/6 in 10.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Aiden Markram c&b: Akeal Hosein 2 (4) 0 0 50.00
Quinton de Kock c: Rovman Powell b: Gudakesh Motie 28 (14) 4 1 200.00
Ryan Rickelton c: Jason Holder b: Gudakesh Motie 15 (7) 0 2 214.29
Dewald Brevis c: Jason Holder b: Gudakesh Motie 17 (10) 0 2 170.00
Jason Smith b: Shamar Joseph 26 (10) 4 1 260.00
Tristan Stubbs not out 10 (5) 0 1 200.00
George Linde c: Roston Chase b: Jason Holder 17 (9) 1 1 188.89
Corbin Bosch not out 2 (2) 0 0 100.00
Keshav Maharaj Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Kwena Maphaka Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Lungi Ngidi Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Jason Holder 2 0 30 1 0 0 15.00
Akeal Hosein 2 0 25 1 1 0 12.50
Roston Chase 2 0 23 0 0 0 11.50
Gudakesh Motie 2 0 17 3 0 0 8.50
Shamar Joseph 2 0 23 1 0 0 11.50

WI Batting: 114/3 in 10.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Shai Hope c: Corbin Bosch b: Keshav Maharaj 48 (25) 3 4 192.00
Johnson Charles c: Jason Smith b: Lungi Ngidi 0 (3) 0 0 0.00
Shimron Hetmyer not out 48 (22) 1 6 218.18
Roston Chase Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Rovman Powell c: Dewald Brevis b: Kwena Maphaka 13 (7) 0 2 185.71
Matthew Forde Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Romario Shepherd not out 3 (3) 0 0 100.00
Jason Holder Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Shamar Joseph Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Gudakesh Motie Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Akeal Hosein Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Lungi Ngidi 2 0 19 1 0 0 9.50
George Linde 2 0 9 0 0 0 4.50
Keshav Maharaj 2 0 38 1 0 0 19.00
Aiden Markram 1 0 18 0 0 0 18.00
Corbin Bosch 2 0 16 0 0 0 8.00
Kwena Maphaka 1 0 12 1 0 0 12.00