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South Africa failed miserably west indies The third and final T20I at Rangers on Saturday was overshadowed by rain disruption and an unusually short incident. Although the Proteas had already sealed the series 2-1, West Indies saved pride with a thrilling six-run win via DLS approach in a match that turned into a chaotic penalty shootout.
Rain turns SA vs. WI game into a fitful thriller
Persistent rain delayed the match by nearly two hours, ultimately reducing it to 16 overs per side. West Indies got off to a good start, posting a score of 66 after six overs, but there was another one-hour delay due to rain. The interruption further shortened the game to just 10 overs per side, forcing both teams to attack with all their might.
Despite the constant disruption, the visitors quickly adapted, knowing they had nothing to lose after losing the series.
Shai Hope and Hetmyer win 114/3 for West Indies
West Indies were driven by a devastating partnership between captain Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, with the trio posting a competitive 114 in the modified 10 overs. Hope led the way with a flowing 48 off 25 balls, while Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 48 off just 22 balls.
The pair launched a relentless attack, clearing the ropes a total of ten times. One of Hetmyer’s towering sixes even hit a spectator who was lying on his back in the stands. The atmosphere instantly became relaxed, and the fans immediately stood up and applauded, drawing cheers from the entire audience.
South Africa’s chase starts quickly, then falls apart
South Africa set the DLS adjusted target of 125 and started chasing aggressively. Quinton de Kock He scored 18 points at the beginning, which brought hope for another successful pursuit. However, the momentum quickly shifted when captain Aiden Markram tried to pull the ball in the second over.
De Kock soon reached 28 off 14 balls and the innings deteriorated sharply as Ryan Rickelton (15) and Dewald Brevis (17) were dismissed in quick succession. Spinner Gudakesh Motie struck three wickets in eight balls as South Africa struggled to rebuild.
Jason Smith’s eighth over of 20 breathed new hope into the match and kept the chase going. South Africa entered the final with 16 points and the atmosphere was tense under the lights of Johannesburg.
The equation was reduced to nine runs from three balls when Smith found the boundary, but the drama was far from over.
Corbin Bosch’s broken bat and dash steal Rangers spotlight
The decisive moment came on the fifth pitch of the ninth inning. Shamar Joseph passed the ball to Corbin Bosch, who attempted a high shot. The bat snapped near the handle during the swing, sending the ball high and long.
Rovman Powell dropped the catch, but chaos ensued. Bose tried to put the broken bat (without handle) on the crease. Strangely, he was holding the blade in one hand and the hilt in the other, but he couldn’t keep his footing. The referee ruled it a short run, costing South Africa a crucial point in the final seconds.
After the last delivery, Bose could only manage a single, while Joseph bowled a full delivery at mid-stump. West Indies muster courage to win by six runsending South Africa’s winning streak in the series in dramatic fashion.
West Indies ends T20I series against South Africa with victory 😊#cricket #SAvWI #3rdT20I pic.twitter.com/TOfrs2qiVA
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 1, 2026
West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie was adjudged the man of the match for his excellent ball control.
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