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South Africa Stuns Hosts, West Indies Dominate Zimbabwe

Posted : 24 February 2026

Day 17 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 served up a dramatic mix of results and standout performances across Super Eight and group stage matches, reshaping the tournament landscape.

In a major upset that rocked the home contingent, South Africa ended India’s 17-match unbeaten run in ICC events, hammering the hosts by 76 runs in their Super Eight clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South Africa posted a competitive 187/7, powered by a destructive 63 from David Miller and valuable contributions from Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs. Indian batters failed to recover from early setbacks and were dismissed for 111, with only Shivam Dube reaching a notable score, as South African bowlers dominated throughout.

Elsewhere on Day 17, the West Indies inflicted a heavy defeat on Zimbabwe, amassing a massive 254/6 — one of the highest totals in T20 World Cup history. Shimron Hetmyer was the standout batsman, smashing 85 off 34 balls, including the fastest half-century for West Indies in T20 World Cup play.

Rovman Powell (59) and Sherfane Rutherford (31) also contributed significantly in a prolific batting display. Zimbabwe were then bowled out for 147, giving West Indies a commanding 107-run victory that boosted their Super Eight points position.

Across the day’s fixtures, matches demonstrated the unpredictable nature of the tournament, with momentum swings and dominant team performances influencing the pathway toward the knockout stages. South Africa’s statement win and West Indies’ batting onslaught were defining moments of Day 17, leaving teams with crucial scenarios to navigate as the event progresses.

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