SA vs WI, 2nd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

South Africa will take on the West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday, January 29. After winning the opening game, the hosts will be aiming to seal the series, while the visitors will look to bounce back and stay alive.

In the first T20I at Paarl, South Africa delivered a strong all-round performance. After choosing to field, they reduced the West Indies to 173/7, with only a few late contributions helping the visitors reach a competitive total. The Proteas bowlers kept things tight through the middle overs and never allowed the West Indies to fully build momentum.

Chasing the target, South Africa made it look comfortable. The openers attacked from the start and set the tone early. Even after one wicket fell, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton kept the scoring steady and finished the chase with ease, giving South Africa a 1-0 lead in the series. However, West Indies will hope to respond strongly in Centurion with their captain, Shai Hope, returning. A better batting effort and sharper bowling will be key if they are to challenge the hosts.

SA vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is

Matches Played: 27
South Africa Won: 13
West Indies Won: 14
Tied / No Result: 0

SA vs WI: Pitch Report

The pitch at SuperSport Park usually offers good bounce and carry. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while fast bowlers can get some help with the new ball. Overall, it is a fairly balanced surface.

SA vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Kagiso Rabada

West Indies (WI):

Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales