South Africa v West Indies, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026

West Indies tour of South Africa 2nd T20I: South Africa v West Indies at Centurion, January 29, 2026
South Africa
SA
225/3 (17.3)
West Indies
WI
221/4 (20)
Finished
SA won by 7 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Ryan Rickelton773693213.89
Jason Smith6310200.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Matthew Forde3.303419.71
Akeal Hosein4041210.25
Current Partnership: 12 run (1 ov) | Last Wicket: Dewald Brevis 4 (6) | Fall of Wicket: 213/3 (16.3 ov)
CRR: 12.86 | Last Ten Overs: 137/2 13.05
Recent: 421·14W1126641·111

Commentary

4
17.3
Matthew Forde to Ryan Rickelton, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
17.2
Matthew Forde to Ryan Rickelton, 2 runs, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1
17.1
Matthew Forde to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Ryan Rickelton 71 (34)
Jason Smith 5 (2)
South Africa 218/3
Akeal Hosein 4-0-41-2
Romario Shepherd 2-0-35-0
0
16.6
Akeal Hosein to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Akeal Hosein sends down a sharp delivery, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
1
16.5
Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
4
16.4
Akeal Hosein to Jason Smith, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Jason Smith hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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16.3
Dewald Brevis c J Holder b AJ Hosein 4 (6) Akeal Hosein to Dewald Brevis, no run, c J Holder b AJ Hosein, Caught out !! doosra, good length, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis goes back, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jason Holder, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dewald Brevis.
1
16.2
Akeal Hosein to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
16.1
Akeal Hosein to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Akeal Hosein delivers off break ball at full length, Dewald Brevis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 16 (19 runs)
Ryan Rickelton 70 (32)
Dewald Brevis 3 (4)
South Africa 211/2
Romario Shepherd 2-0-35-0
Akeal Hosein 3-0-34-1
2
15.6
Romario Shepherd to Ryan Rickelton, 2 runs, Ryan Rickelton goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
6
15.5
Romario Shepherd to Ryan Rickelton, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
6
15.4
Romario Shepherd to Ryan Rickelton, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
15.3
Romario Shepherd to Ryan Rickelton, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1
15.2
Romario Shepherd to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
15.1
Romario Shepherd to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 15 (15 runs)
Dewald Brevis 2 (2)
Ryan Rickelton 52 (28)
South Africa 192/2
Akeal Hosein 3-0-34-1
Jason Holder 3-0-37-0
1
14.6
Akeal Hosein to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
14.5
Akeal Hosein to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
14.4
Akeal Hosein to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
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14.3
Quinton De Kock c BA King b AJ Hosein 115 (49) Akeal Hosein to Quinton De Kock, no run, c BA King b AJ Hosein, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Quinton De Kock goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Brandon King, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Quinton De Kock.
6
14.2
Akeal Hosein to Quinton De Kock, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
6
14.1
Akeal Hosein to Quinton De Kock, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Quinton De Kock goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Ryan Rickelton 51 (27)
Quinton De Kock 103 (46)
South Africa 177/1
Jason Holder 3-0-37-0
Akeal Hosein 2-0-19-0
0
13.6
Jason Holder to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
13.5
Jason Holder to Quinton De Kock, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
0
13.4
Jason Holder to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
2
13.3
Jason Holder to Quinton De Kock, 2 runs, Quinton De Kock goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
6
13.2
Jason Holder to Quinton De Kock, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
13.1
Jason Holder to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Jason Holder delivers fast ball at yorker, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.