Aiden Markram Surpasses JP Duminy in T20I Runs as South Africa Triumphs Over West Indies

Aiden Markram has made headlines by surpassing JP Duminy to become South Africa's fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals during the T20 World Cup match against the West Indies. Markram's unbeaten 82 led his team to a convincing nine-wicket victory. This article delves into his impressive statistics, the match recap, and highlights from the ongoing tournament, showcasing Markram's stellar form and contributions to the Proteas' success.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 26, 2026, 20:15 IST

Markram Reaches T20I Milestone

In a remarkable performance, Aiden Markram has surpassed JP Duminy to become South Africa's fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals. This achievement occurred during the Super Eight T20 World Cup match against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Markram delivered an impressive unbeaten 82 runs off 46 balls, featuring seven fours and four sixes, achieving a strike rate exceeding 178.

Markram's Career Stats

Currently, Markram has played 75 T20Is, accumulating 1,944 runs with an average of 32.40 and a strike rate of 148.73, including 14 half-centuries and a top score of 86*. In contrast, Duminy scored 1,934 runs in 81 matches, averaging 38.68 with a strike rate of 126.24, recording 11 fifties and a highest score of 96*.

Leading T20I Run-Scorer

Quinton de Kock holds the title of South Africa's leading run-scorer in T20Is, amassing 3,085 runs in 108 matches at an average of 31.47 and a strike rate of 142.42, which includes two centuries and 19 fifties, with a best score of 115.

Markram's Impressive Form

Throughout the ongoing T20 World Cup, Markram has scored 264 runs in six innings, averaging 66.00 with a strike rate of 178.37, including three fifties and a top score of 86. In 2023, he has achieved 367 runs in nine innings, averaging 61.16 and a strike rate of 173.93, with four fifties and a best score of 86*.

Match Recap: South Africa vs West Indies

West Indies Innings

In the match, South Africa won the toss and chose to field first. Lungi Ngidi was exceptional, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in four overs, while Kagiso Rabada contributed with 2 wickets for 22 runs in four overs, leaving the Windies struggling at 83/7. However, a spirited partnership of 89 runs between Romario Shepherd (52* off 37 balls, with three fours and four sixes) and Jason Holder (49 off 31 balls, with three fours and three sixes) helped the West Indies reach 176/8 in their 20 overs, despite Marco Jansen's costly four-over spell conceding 50 runs.

South Africa's Successful Chase

In response, Markram (82* off 46 balls, with seven fours and four sixes) and Quinton de Kock (47 off 24 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) formed a rapid 95-run partnership. Rickelton (45* off 28 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) later joined Markram to secure a nine-wicket victory for South Africa, finishing the match with nine wickets in hand.