Updated On: 27 February, 2026 08:09 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Agencies
West Indies cricket team captain Shai Hope admitted it is “crunch time” after a nine-wicket defeat to South Africa national cricket team in the T20 World Cup Super Eights. The Caribbean side must now beat India national cricket team in a virtual quarter-final to keep their semi-final hopes alive

WI skipper Shai Hope congratulates SA’s Aiden Markram (right) in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Pic/Getty Images
After suffering a nine-wicket defeat to South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eights match here on Thursday, the West Indies will now have to play a virtual quarter-final against India in their last league match on Sunday.
Captain Shai Hope admitted that pressure will be on the Caribbeans for that must-win encounter. “This is crunch time. Every game is supposed to be a challenge. We have to turn things around quickly and play better cricket in the next match,” he added.