WI vs SA Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 47th Match | Who Will Win?

West Indies will face South Africa in the 47th match of the Super 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both South Africa and the West Indies have had a strong start to the Super 8s, winning their opening matches and sitting at the top of the points table. South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their first match. Batting first, they scored 187 runs. Experienced batsman David Miller scored a brilliant half-century, and Dewald Brevis scored 45 runs off 29 balls. In the bowling department, Marco Jansen took four wickets and Keshav Maharaj took three wickets, successfully defending the target.

On the other hand, the West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their first match. They set a target of 254 runs in their allotted 20 overs and then bowled Zimbabwe out for 147 runs in response. Hard-hitting batsman Shimron Hetmyer scored 85 runs off 34 balls, hitting 7 fours and 7 sixes, while Rovman Powell scored 59 runs off 35 balls.

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WI vs SA Match Details

• Match: West Indies vs South Africa, 47th Match

• Date: 26th February 2026

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

WI vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report - Narendra Modi Stadium

The surface has given stroke play an advantage, particularly in night matches, and chasing teams have had better conditions as the evening progresses.

• Batting-friendly surface 

• High-scoring ground

• Quick outfield 

WI vs SA Recent Form

WI vs SA Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• SA Wins - 14

• WI Wins - 15

Top Batters to Watch – WI vs SA

• Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 219 runs in this tournament 

• Aiden Markram (SA): 183 runs in this tournament 

• Shai Hope (WI): 169 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – WI vs SA

• Marco Jensen (SA): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Gudakesh Motie (IND): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Lungi Ngidi (SA): 8 wickets in this tournament 

WI vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 165–170

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If SA bats first

• Powerplay Score: 60–70

• Predicted Total: 180–200

• Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

WI vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.

South Africa 

Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Why South Africa is the favourite

• Excellent top-order

• Good pace bowler 

• Aiden Markram's recent form

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

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, South Africa are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis and David Miller are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

SA: 60%

WI: 40%

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