West Indies' Late Surge: Holder and Shepherd Propel Team to 176 Against South Africa

In a thrilling Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd's impressive partnership helped the West Indies set a challenging target of 176 runs against South Africa. Despite a strong bowling performance from the South African pace attack, the duo's late surge proved crucial. Discover how the match unfolded and the key performances that shaped this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 26, 2026, 17:05 IST

West Indies Sets Competitive Target in T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad: In a pivotal Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd propelled the West Indies to a respectable total of 176 for 8 against South Africa on Thursday.

Choosing to bowl first, South Africa showcased a strong bowling performance, with their pace attack comprising Kagiso Rabada (2/22), Lungi Ngidi (3/30), and Corbin Bosch (2/31) claiming seven wickets between them.

However, Holder and Shepherd combined brilliantly, scoring 89 runs off just 57 deliveries for the eighth wicket, helping their team reach a challenging score.

Match Summary:

West Indies: 176 for 8 in 20 overs (Jason Holder 49, Romario Shepherd 52; Kagiso Rabada 2/22, Lungi Ngidi 3/30, Corbin Bosch 2/31).