WI vs SA Preview - Match 47, Super 8 Group 1: Free Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather Report, Head-to-head | T20 World Cup 2026
Published - 25 Feb 2026, 06:00 PM
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Ahmedabad is all set to host another match between South Africa and the West Indies. These two juggernauts of T20I cricket will square off on February 26 for the Round of Eight match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The article that follows includes a detailed preview of the West Indies vs. South Africa T20 World Cup match. The article will include their probable playing XI, best probable players, head-to-head record, and details of the broadcast of the game, along with the weather and pitch report at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.
WI vs SA T20 World Cup Match Preview:
Match Date: The West Indies vs South Africa match will be played on Thursday, February 26.
Venue: The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 3.00 PM IST.
WI vs SA Full Squads:
South Africa cricket team: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, and Tristan Stubbs.
West Indies cricket team: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, and Romario Shepherd.
WI vs SA Probable XIs:
West Indies Playing 11: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Shamar Joseph.
South Africa playing 11: Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada.
WI vs SA T20 World Cup Match Key Battles:
Shimron Hetmyer vs. Marco Jansen:
This will be a very interior contest. Both are proven guns in their respective departments. Shimron Hetmyer, one of the most lethal batters in the format, will try to get the most from the batting-friendly deck. If he is able to play a few balls without facing any such trouble, then it can be harmful for the South Africa cricket team. Marco Jansen, the in-form pacer, should put in an effort to dismiss the batter as soon as possible.
Sherfane Rutherford vs Kagiso Rabada:
The West Indies batting line-up is full of explosive batters. Sherfane Rutherford is among those batters who can take away the game from the opposition. Like Shimron Hetmyer, Rutherford is also potent to play a long-standing innings to make the highest impact on the pitch. Kagiso Rabada, with all of his experiences, will be the right pacer to dismiss the dangerous batter.
Quinton de Kock vs Jason Holder:
It will be a battle of two experienced candidates from their respective teams. Since making a comeback from retirement, Quinton de Kock has produced multiple clutch knocks. For the West Indies, Jason Holder is among the main forces who have been driving the team.
WI vs SA Key Players:
West Indies Key Players: Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein.
South Africa Key Players: Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi.
WI vs SA Live Streaming and Broadcasting:
WI vs SA Broadcast in India: The West Indies vs South Africa match will be broadcast live across India on the Star Sports Network.
Online Live Streaming in India: The matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 can be streamed live on the Jio HotStar app with an active subscription.
WI vs SA T20 World Cup Match Weather and Pitch Report—India:
WI vs SA Weather Report in Ahmedabad:
The temperature is now on the rising stage. As the match in Ahmedabad will be held at 3.00 PM IST, players can feel the heat, especially in the first innings of the match. There is no chance of rain during the match time; sunny weather will be all around the city. According to the weather forecast, during the match, the temperature can be between 34 and 30 degrees Celsius.
WI vs SA Pitch Report at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
Traditionally, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers a batting-friendly surface. In the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the ground helped the batters in multiple matches. Because of sunny weather, the pitch can be dry enough. The pitch is expected to be flat.
WI vs SA Head-to-Head Records:
According to ESPNcricinfo, from 2007 to 2026, West Indies vs South Africa were involved with each other in 29 Twenty20 International matches. With a 48.27 win ratio, the South African won 14 matches, while West Indies claimed the rest of the 15 matches, which made their win ratio against South Africa 51.72.
| Match | WI Won | SA Won | Tie | Draw | No Result |
| Overall | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Last 5 Matches | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In T20 World Cup | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
WI vs SA Last 5 match results:
1. West Indies vs South Africa: West Indies won by 6 runs in Johannesburg on Jan 31, 2026.
2. West Indies vs South Africa: South Africa won by 7 wickets in Centurion on Jan 29, 2026.
3. West Indies vs South Africa: South Africa won by 9 wickets in Paarl on Jan 27, 2026.
4. West Indies vs South Africa: West Indies won by 8 wickets in Tarouba on Aug 27, 2024.
5. West Indies vs South Africa: West Indies won by 30 runs in Tarouba on Aug 25, 2024.
WI vs SA T20 World Cup Match— Conclusion:
Even the stats are not enough to separate these two teams. Whenever, no matter at which venue, West Indies and South Africa lock horns for a T20I match, it ends in a seesaw match. The same can be expected on February 26 in Ahmedabad. Because of the subcontinental batting conditions, the Caribbeans may have a slight advantage over the Proteas.
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