In the third match of the 2026 World Champions tournament, a confrontation took place between the South African champions and the West Indies champions. This match was held on October 4th at the Sharjah Cricket stadium in Sharjah.
The South African champions team won with a score of 97 points. Previously, the South African champions set a target of 243 points for the West Indies team, but they could only score 145 points in 18.2 overs.
Captain Abbi De Villiers played a key role in the triumph of the South African champions. He delighted the fans by reminding them of past glory, scoring 70 runs off 39 balls. In his innings, De Villiers hit five sixes and four fours. Furthermore, he reached the half-century mark in just 27 balls.
Batsman Richard Levy scored the most runs for the South African champions, accumulating 87 runs off 39 balls, including eight sixes and five fours.
From the West Indies side, captain Chris Gayle showed the highest performance, playing an impressive innings by scoring 60 runs off 31 balls, including five sixes and four fours. However, this performance was not enough to secure the victory.
Among the West Indies players, Dev Mohammed scored the most runs, along with one wicket, as did Dwayne Bravo, Ray Emirat, and Fidel Edwards. For the South African champions, spin bowlers Eran Phangiso and Imran Tahir took three wickets, as did Robbie Frylink, who earned two awards. Merchant Di Lang and Sarel Erwee caught one player each.
The South African champions squad included: Abbi De Villiers (captain), Faf du Plessis, Richard Levy, Colin Ingram, Morne Van Wyk (wicketkeeper), Sarel Erwee, Eran Phangiso, Van Parnell, Merchant Di Lang, Imran Tahir, and Robbie Frylink. The West Indies champions squad included: Chris Gayle (captain), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (wicketkeeper), Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brethwaite, Reman Rifer, Herman Blackwood, Ray Emirat, Fidel Edwards, Suleman Ben, and Dev Mohammed.