Ahmedabad, Feb. 26 -- South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first against two-time champions West Indies in both teams' second Super 8s clash at the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Both heavyweights, South Africa and West Indies, come into the contest after registering heavy wins in their respective Super 8s opening matches. While Aiden Markram's South Africa defeated co-hosts India by 76 runs in Ahmedabad, Shai Hope-led West Indies swept away Zimbabwe, clinching a massive 107-run win at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Aiden Markram said the pitch looked good but slightly tacky, and that his team would aim to take advantage...