Highlights | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Proteas Men Seal Comprehensive Nine-Wicket Victory

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The Aiden Markram-led South Africa have secured a comprehensive win over the West Indies in Ahmedabad. A nine-wicket victory solidifies their position in the race to the semi-final. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Rickelton and Markram have built a form partnership as SA continues the chase. | SA 163/1 (15 Overs) 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Ryan Rickelton has been firm ever since he set foot in the game, putting up good runs for the side. | SA 136/1 (13 Overs)

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Quinton de Kock  was dismissed at 47, but the Proteas are still steady in the chase with Aiden Markram cruising after picking a half-century | SA 109/1 (10.1 Overs)

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: There is still a long way to go, but the start has been very good. Now, SA just need to play some sensible cricket to go over the line. LIVE | SA: 53/0 in 5 overs

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Markram has been the aggressor up until now as the Proteas have started well. Now, they need to continue on and get as close to the target as possible. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The Proteas have got off to a brilliant start and that was necessary in the 178-run chase. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: What a fightback it has been from Windies. Not only are they finishing well, but they are getting to a stage where they can challenge South Africa well. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The runs are now flowing for Windies in the backend of the innings. In fact, it is exceptional batting from Holder. LIVE | WI: 157/7 in 17.1 overs

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Shepherd has turned it on and with four overs to go, Windies could get beyond 150 as well. They are just not concerned about losing wickets here. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Despite being in trouble, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder are not shying away from playing their shots. The question is - can they finish it well? LIVE | WI: 118/7 in 15 overs

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Windies are nit holding back despite losing wickets. They are going for it and to be honest - the run rate is decent. Now, it is all about them reaching a decent total. LIVE | WI: 104/7 in 13.3 overs

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The West Indies side would ideally love to get to about 140. That would give their bowlers something to defend. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: They have picked up another wicket and things could be over quickly in Ahmedabad. Romario Shephard and Jason Holder are in the middle with a huge task in their hands. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Matthew Forde is not bothered about wickets falling as he is looking to attack. He has hit a six and it is the first of the innings. Will this get them going? 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: West Indies has lost one more wicket. Lungi Ngidi dismissed the dangerous Rovman Powell. LIVE | WI:76/6 in 9.3 overs

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Now that Windies have lost half their side, Jason Holder and Rovman Powell will start the rebuilding. Interesting to see their approach. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: It is going to be difficult for Windies to recover from this stage. They have already lost half their side and are reeling. In fact, they could be bowled out soon. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The Proteas pacers have been very good. They have hardly given away a loose delivery to the Windies batters. And now, SA are in total control of the game. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Marco Jansen bowls a decent second over, conceding only five runs at the end of power play. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: South Africa concedes four runs in Rabada's second over of the 1st innings. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Brandon King is sent back walking after a promising start. Ngidi's delivery kisses the edge and is caught easily by wicketkeeper de Kock. Additionally, on the last ball, Ngidi gets Roston Chase's wicket. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Shai Hope tried to go hard on the cut as de Kock catches the cut. The skipper goes back for 16 runs. Following that, Hetmyer comes on; however, he too goes back for 2 runs after his shot is caught by Maharaj as Rabada gets his second. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Brandon King smashed three fours in Jansen's over, securing 12 runs in the second over. Next up for South Africa is Rabada. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: West Indies start things off strong as skipper Hope smashes one boundary and two sixes in Maharaj's over. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Shai Hope and Brandon King open for West Indies, while South Africa start their attack with Keshav Maharaj. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: South Africa skipper Adien Markram believes proper execution is something that his side will be focusing on today.

“Each wicket has been quite different from the other. I mean, the game we played against India, it was completely different to this side of the square. So, like you mentioned, still being able to execute whatever the conditions give you, and the boys have been doing that nicely. So, another exciting opportunity for us again tonight against a good team, and we look forward to that.”

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Check Playing 11s.

WI vs SA Playing XIs

West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Shai Hope, at the toss, said that he too would have opted to bowl first. 

"Just put the runs on the board again. We would have bowled first as well. One change: Roston Chase replaces Akeal Hosein. It's just a tactical change, he hasn't been dropped as he's played very well. We've played some good cricket so far and the boys are up for this game," Hope said at the toss. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Proteas have opted to bowl after winning the toss. South Africa are playing the same XI. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: It is a bright and a sunny day in Ahmedabad as was expected. Certainly, rain is not going to intervene. A cracker of a match expected as the pitch is going to allow strokeplay. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The viewership is expected to hit the roof as over a billion would be cheering for a Proteas win. Not just by supporters of South Africa and West Indies, but by 1.4 billion Indians too because the result here directly impacts India’s fate in this World Cup.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Whoever wins today, will sure have one foot in the semis. India, however, would want South Africa to win.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: After beating defending champions India, South Africa would be a confident unit. They would certainly start favourites at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Both sides are unbeaten thus far in the competition and hence a mouthwatering contest is expected. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: We are less than 30 minutes away from the toss. The toss would be crucial. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: It would be interesting to see Roston Chase is included in the XI. With several left-handers in South Africa’s batting line-up, it could be a smart-tactical move. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The two teams have arrived at the venue and in a while the warm-ups would start. The crowd is filling up slowly but surely. It will certainly not be a full-house like it was on Sunday but a decent turnout is on the cards. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: We are building up to the toss. The all-important toss takes place in an hour from now. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: In a high-pressure game like the one coming up in a few minutes from now, the start would be important as that could decide the course of the game. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Marco Jansen was unstoppable against India and fans would hope he fires against West Indies as well. Interesting to see the plan West Indies batters employ while taking on the tall pacer. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The toss would be crucial as the team winning it may want to bat first and set the tone for the game. We are still about 80 minutes away from the toss. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: The semi-final spot would be the target for the Proteas. If they win today, that may set up a mouthwatering Sunday where India will take on West Indies for the semi-final berth. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Shimron Hetmyer would be the key for West Indies. He has been in ominous touch in the ongoing tournament and is currently the second highest run-getter. West Indies would hope he fires. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Here are a few pictures from West Indies' training on the eve of the game. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Check South Africa's Playing XI

SA Probable XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Here is the West Indies Predicted XI. 

WI Probable XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: At the T20 WC stage, the two sides have locked horns on five occasions in the past. The Proteas have won four, while the West Indies have won one. West Indies' only success over the South Africans in the tournament was achieved in India; in Nagpur in 2016.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: South Africa have played four of their five T20 World Cup matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, though none of them started at 3 PM. West Indies have never played a T20I here.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: When it comes to the head to head between the two sides in the T20 format. The two sides have met on 29 occasions. West Indies has won 15 while South Africa have been triumphant on 14 occasions.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: South African star spinner Keshav Maharaj has said that the side is not carried away and is still focussed after the win over favourites India. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Very strategically, the West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer has played down all the pressure claiming that there's no point to prove for his team. 

“There’s no point to prove for us. We came here, like any other team, to play in the main competition. A lot of people have us flying under the radar. But we plan every game to go in there with a positive mentality to win the games," he said during the pre-match presser. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: It is a big ground, but how is the strip expected to play? It's a red soil pitch, which should help the seamers. The pitch should aid shot-making and that means a high-scoring affair is on the cards. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: How will the weather be in Ahmedabad today? There is no chance of rain and the temperature would be around 32°C at 12:00 PM.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: SA and WI are the only two teams that are undefeated in this T20 World Cup thus far. They currently occupy the top two spots in the Group 1 Super 8 table, with West Indies ahead because of superior net run rate.

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: Over a billions would be rooting for South Africa today. If SA win, India would be happy as that would mean West Indies' chances of making it through to the final four take a hit. 

LIVE | WI vs SA, Super 8, T20 WC: South Africa have recently played a number of matches at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad and have also tasted success. Their familiarity with the venue make them favourites for the showdown.