The Super 8 stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup is complete. After two rounds of intense matches, there are only four teams remaining.
Twenty teams started the competition, but now, only India, England, New Zealand, and South Africa remain. These four squads will compete in the semi-finals and final to be crowned 2026 World Cup Champions. India won the last World Cup in 2024.
This kind of intensity is only found in MLB World Series play and in the NFL, NHL, and NBA playoffs. This is the kind of cricket that fans of other sports should be introduced to, in order to understand and appreciate the work that goes into being a cricket athlete.
Here are the final scores, Player of the Match awards, highlights, and other notable facts & stats from the March 1st matches between India & West Indies and Zimbabwe & South Africa.
South Africa vs Zimbabwe T20 Cricket Super 8 Match
Most cricket fans enjoyed the India vs West Indies match. However, the earlier match displayed standout performances and nail-biting action.
Final Score: South Africa 154/5, Zimbabwe 153/7
Heading into this match, South Africa was the heavy favorite and was predicted to win. Zimbabwe batted first, but despite a valiant effort, they were limited to 152 runs.
Player of the Match: Sikandar Raza
GettySikandar Raza’s 73-run, 3-Wicket effort was not enough to win vs South Africa
- Batting Stats: 73 runs, 43 balls, 8 4s, 4 6s
- Bowling Stats: 4 overs, 29 runs, 3 wickets, 7.25 Economy
The player of the match for this entertaining contest was all-rounder Sikandar Raza.
Raza batted fourth in the order and did not disappoint with his knock. Sadly for Zimbabwe, he was caught out, leaving the field when his team had reached 126 runs. Ultimately, he would finish the match with the highest run total of any batter from either team.
However, it didn’t stop there for Raza, who also put in an impressive bowling performance. Zimbabwe used seven bowlers trying to fend off South Africa’s chase, and Raza was the most successful. He finished with a 3/29 figure, earning wickets on Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and Dewald Brevis.
Highlights
Here are some highlights from the match.
India vs West Indies T20 Cricket Super 8 Match
Final Score: India 199/5, West Indies 195/4
*India had won the coin toss and decided to bowl first. India won by five wickets.
India was the favorite heading into this match against the West Indies. However, it was entertaining and intense from all angles. Both teams fought tooth and nail to claw their way to victory. Ultimately, India came out ahead.
Player of the Match: Sanju Samson
GettySanju Samson & Shivam Dube celebrate India’s T20 Cricket victory vs West Indies on March 1st, 2026
- Batting Stats: 97 runs, 50 balls, 12 4s, 4 6s
While the victory was a true team effort, the biggest individual effort for India in the match came from Sanju Samson. He put together an impressive knock, nearly hitting a century while adding in a dozen boundaries and a few maximums for good measure.
Perhaps the most impressive thing was that the wicketkeeper came out to bat as part of the opening partnership and would still be batting when India’s innings ended. Truly a singular batting performance, successfully completing the highest chase of India’s T20 World Cup History.
Highlights
Here are the highlights from the March 1st, 2026, match.
March 1st T20 World Cup Highlights: India vs West Indies & South Africa vs Zimbabwe