SA vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 3rd T20I?

SA vs WI Today Match Prediction - Read 3rd Match, Recent form, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between South Africa vs West Indies

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SA vs WI 3rd T20I

South Africa will face the West Indies in the third T20I of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026, which will be played at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Saturday. The African team won the second match by seven wickets and won the series 2-0. The Caribbean team bats first and posted a big total of 221 runs in 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer scored 75 runs off 42 balls and Sherfane Rutherford scored 57 runs off 24 balls. Keshav Maharaj took two wickets.

In response, the African team comfortably chased down the target in just 17.3 overs. An experienced batter Quinton de Kock smashed an excellent century and Ryan Rickelton scored 77 runs off just 36 balls. 

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SA vs WI Match Details

  • Match: South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd T20I

  • Date: 31st January 2026

  • Time: 9.30 PM IST

  • Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

SA vs WI Weather Report

Temperature

29°C

Rain Possibility

56%

Average 1st innings Score

176

Best Suited For

Batting

Pitch Report - The Wanderers Stadium

  • Batting-friendly wicket

  • High-scoring venue 

  • Teams prefer to chase 

Top Batters to Watch – SA vs WI

  • Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 123 runs in this series 

  • Ryan Rickelton (SA): 117 runs in this series 

  • Quinton de Kock (SA): 115 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SA vs WI

  • George Linde (SA): 3 wickets in this series 

  • Corbin Bosch (SA): 2 wickets in this series 

  • Keshav Maharaj (SA): 4 wickets in this series 

SA vs WI Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

SA

W, W, L, L, W

WI

L, L, W, L, L

SA vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 45–50

  • Predicted Total: 170-175

  • Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If SA Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 55–70

  • Predicted Total: 185–200

  • Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

SA

Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis

WI

Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

SA

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram

WI

Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford 

SA vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka.

West Indies 

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein..

SA vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our SA vs WI today match prediction, South Africa are the favourites to win the 3rd T20I. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis will be key players to watch out for.

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