WI vs SA: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Match Prediction, Squads, Live Score & Stats

• Fixture:West Indies vs South Africa
• Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Super Eights, Group 1
• Match: 47th Match, Super Eights, Group 1
• Date and Time: 26 February 2026, 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India

Match Preview

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match will be played in Ahmedabad and this is a big match. West Indies will face South Africa in Group 1 which is important. Both the teams have performed well in this tournament. Both the teams need points. There is no room for mistakes now. The semi-final places are close and everyone knows it.

West Indies come out on top with power. Shimron Hetmyer is scoring important runs and he hits the ball very hard and very cleanly. Brandon King gives them a strong foundation at the top and does not throw away his wickets cheaply. Jason Holder brings experience and the ability to change matches with bat or ball. Gudakesh Moti bowls spin with control and takes wickets when the team needs them. West Indies are dangerous. They have always been dangerous in big matches.

South Africa are organised and clinical. Quinton de Kock has been one of the best batsmen in this tournament and he scores quickly without being rushed. Aiden Markram is consistent and reliable and gives South Africa balance at the top. Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen bowl quickly and have been taking wickets throughout the tournament. South Africa don’t panic. They execute plans and they trust each other and they are hard to beat.

Both teams are in form and both teams believe they can win. That makes this match easy and difficult at the same time.

WI vs SA – Head to Head (T20Is)

Note: Before the recent international matches, West Indies and South Africa have played 28 T20 International matches. Both teams have won 14 matches each, and there have been no draws or no results in their T20I rivalry.

WI vs SA – Squad List

Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Team Analysis

West Indies

West Indies have a potent batting line-up that can destroy any bowling attack on a good day. Their all-rounder gives them balance and options that most teams don’t have. They have good pace and confidence that is building in this tournament.

Their concern is that bowling at the death line can be costly and they rely heavily on the performance of their key batsmen. When those batsmen fail, the middle order quickly feels the pressure.

Key players to watch are Shimron Hetmyer who is their main run scorer and a real match winner. Brandon King is a reliable top order batsman who sets the platform. Jason Holder is a key all-round contributor who influences the game in many ways.

South Africa

South Africa have a strong top order and an effective pace attack that creates pressure from the very first over. They have been consistent throughout this tournament and that consistency is hard to create. They perform and they perform.

Their concern is to handle pressure situations in knockout style matches where the margins are small. Their middle order relies heavily on a few key players and that can be exposed through smart bowling.

Key players to watch out for are Quinton de Kock who has been their best batsman by some distance in this tournament. Aiden Markram is a consistent run scorer who never seems to have a bad day. Lungi Ngidi is their strike fast bowler who takes wickets at crucial moments.

Toss Prediction

This is a day-night match in Ahmedabad and fog will cover it in the late evening. The captain will probably choose to bowl first and take advantage of the good batting conditions in the lights. It is easy to chase when there is fog on the ground. Both the captains know this.

Cricbites Match Prediction

Final Thoughts

The main focus of this tournament is the West Indies vs South Africa Super Eight match. Two aggressive teams are playing aggressive cricket and are supporting themselves to win from any position. South Africa have the structure and discipline. West Indies have the firepower and instinct. Both approaches can win T20 matches.

The death overs will be the most important. The top order batsmen will set the tone. A spell of three or four overs in the middle can decide everything. Watch de Kock at the top. Watch Hetmyer when he comes on the field. Watch Holder when he is under the most pressure because that is when he is under the most pressure.

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Disclaimer

This preview and prediction is based on verified match information, historical records and expected conditions. Cricket remains unpredictable and results may vary depending on the toss, weather and individual performances on the day of the match.

FAQs

Q1. Who is the captain of West Indies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

Shai Hope is the captain of Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Q2. Who is the captain of South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

Aiden Markram is the captain of South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Q3. When and at what time will West Indies vs South Africa be played?

West Indies will face South Africa on 26 February 2026. This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM.

Q4. Where is the match being played?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, India.

Q5. What is the match number of WI vs SA in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

This match is the 47th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is part of the Super Eights stage.