Aiden Markram scored 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The South Africa captain hit seven fours and four sixes. His team chased 177 with 23 balls left. They moved two points clear at the top of Group 1 in the Super 8 stage and are now close to reaching the semi-finals.

Indian cricket fans were also happy after this result, as it improved India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals. Many fans shared funny memes on social media to celebrate the win.

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West Indies Fight Back but South Africa Stay on Top

South Africa, who were finalists in 2024, looked set to chase a small total. They took four wickets in the powerplay and reduced West Indies to 83-7. However, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder added 89 runs for the eighth wicket and helped West Indies reach a total of more than 170.

Chasing the target, Aiden Markram scored a half-century in just 27 balls. He shared a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock, who made 47 off 24 balls before getting out in the eighth over. Ryan Rickelton also played well and scored 45 not out off 28 balls.

Markram finished the match with his 11th boundary and gave South Africa their fifth win of the tournament in Ahmedabad. The team is now very close to the semi-finals. They will qualify if India beat Zimbabwe, while West Indies must win their last match against India to stay in the race.

See the fans reaction in below:

Indian fans 😎#SAvsWI pic.twitter.com/44YoVT9FfF

— Wellu (@Wellutwt) February 26, 2026

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— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) February 26, 2026

🥲🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/okLp3KlPV6

— After The Toss (@AfterTheToss) February 26, 2026

"dad, why is my name West Indies vs South Africa, 47th Match, Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4), ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?????"

Me:pic.twitter.com/h8WYA8kLuV

— me without you is just me (@doug_1399) February 26, 2026

India to South Africa pic.twitter.com/51c1yBqFiR

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) February 26, 2026

Indian fans after throwing away their calculators pic.twitter.com/p9xZmOD5W1

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) February 26, 2026

Ekdum se jazbat badal diye 🇮🇳🤝🇿🇦#WIvSA #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/QXrSKDogiH

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 26, 2026

South Africa to India ✌🏻#SAvsWI #WIvsSA pic.twitter.com/MGkMUJyPsZ

— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) February 26, 2026

😃😀 pic.twitter.com/cAaPGzEsnN

— Ashish Kamboj (@Imashukamboj) February 26, 2026

Abhishek Sharma Makes Strong Comeback with Quick Fifty

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma, who was struggling for form in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, made a strong comeback against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. He had been out for a duck in three matches in a row earlier in the tournament.

However, in this important match, Abhishek answered his critics with a quick 50 off just 26 balls. He hit three fours and four sixes and scored at a strike rate of over 180.

India are now in a strong position against Zimbabwe and are moving well towards a big total in their first innings.

The South Africa vs West Indies match is an important fixture in Group 1 Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as the winners of the match will take one step forward for the Semi-finals, while the others have to wait for the last round. 

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is hosting this crucial fixture on Thursday afternoon. 

South Africa and the West Indies finished their group stage battle as the champions in their respective groups, as they are the only unbeaten sides in the ongoing tournament.

South Africa started the Super Eights by thrashing the defending champions and hosts India by 76 runs. 

Meanwhile, West Indies outclassed Zimbabwe in their first game of the Super Eights, as the Caribbean team won that match by 107 runs.

Watch: Fans reaction on social media as India backs South Africa in SA vs WI today's Super 8 clash

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - SA vs WI: Toss Update

South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - SA vs WI: Playing XIs

South Africa are unchanged for this match.

South Africa playing XI

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

South Africa will play West Indies in an important ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Even though India is not playing, the match result may still influence India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals, and many Indian fans are expected to support South Africa in this game.

If South Africa beat West Indies on Thursday and then India beat Zimbabwe, the points table will show South Africa at 4 points in first place, West Indies and India tied at 2 points each, and Zimbabwe at 0 points. In that case, South Africa will qualify for the semi-finals. Additionally, in the next India vs West Indies match, the winner will advance to the semi-finals regardless of the Net Run Rate.

Addressing this matter, social media users have shared many funny memes and jokes showing Indian fans supporting South Africa against West Indies, since a South Africa win would help India’s chances of qualifying, while a West Indies win could make the semi-final race more difficult for the Indian team.

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India must beat Zimbabwe to keep semi-final hopes alive

The match between India and Zimbabwe is a crucial evening encounter, and it is a must-win game for both teams to stay in the semi-final race. If India lose against Zimbabwe, their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will end, and they will be eliminated from the tournament. If Zimbabwe lose the match, their chances of reaching the semi-finals will also end.

For India to qualify for the semi-finals, winning the upcoming match is very important. The team must perform well against Zimbabwe to stay in the tournament. It is also important that the South Africa team beat the West Indies in today's match. 

If the West Indies beat South Africa, then India will need to win their remaining two matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, and they will also have to depend on other results to qualify for the semi-finals.

Here are some of the top hilarious memes from social media regarding the South Africa vs West Indies Super 8 match below:

Indians supporting South Africa in SA vs WI for their own reasons pic.twitter.com/1PTcfzrWS2

— Abhishek (@MSDianAbhiii) February 25, 2026

Scenes on Tomorrow's SA vs WI : pic.twitter.com/btzs4ZJd83

— KOHLISM (@166of110) February 25, 2026

Finally this SA20 ends,
Let's move on to the SA vs WI T20 series. pic.twitter.com/2mz444oqDt

— ∆мαx🧋 (@MarkramBot) January 25, 2026

All eyes on sa vs wi pic.twitter.com/NpkCWutE3r

— opinion (@Avishekabhi123) February 25, 2026

Yahi raat antim, Yahi raat bhaari..... SA vs WI, IND vs ZIM pic.twitter.com/wX8mUxiArD

— Dushyant Bhardwaj (@bhardwajdushy) February 25, 2026

Scenes before the West Indies vs South Africa match#SAvsWI pic.twitter.com/qUMGp4IG4N

— A♡🦋 (@kyayaarAayu) February 25, 2026

Already SA won 4/4 games at Ahmedabad in this tourney.

Windies gorre gallani Margin tho pakka 10ngutaru @ProteasMenCSA 🗿🔥 pic.twitter.com/LGN8eH6aP6

— AdityaVarma (@AdityaVarma45_) February 26, 2026

How many are rooting for a SA win today? It's weird that a SA vs WI match has more hype than an IND match in India 😭 Thank you @GautamGambhir for such a thrilling experience 🙏#T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2026 #INDvsZIM #SAvsWI #chepauk #BCCI #GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/55fnZzqmiG

— Senthilkumar (@senthilkumar07) February 26, 2026

This time for South Africa 🤞🇿🇦#SAvsWI pic.twitter.com/SSM17czjtE

— సంచారి (@crazyy__tweets_) February 26, 2026

West Indies posted the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history and defeated the Zimbabwe national cricket team by 107 runs in the Super Eights on Monday. The Caribbean side scored a team record 254 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer, who was dropped on 9 and 70, smashed 85 runs off 34 balls with seven sixes. Rovman Powell added 59 runs from 35 balls.

Not only the batters, but the spinners also impressed. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie delivered an excellent bowling performance at the Wankhede Stadium. They played a key role in defending the big total of 254 runs. After the strong batting display, the two left-arm spinners controlled the game with the ball. Together, they took seven wickets and did not allow Zimbabwe to build any partnership.

Addressing this matter, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said that tougher challenges are still to come in the Super Eight stage. He believes the real test will be against stronger teams.

Hosein gave early breakthroughs in the power play and finished with figures of 3 for 28. He bowled an important maiden over and dismissed Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl. He also kept Sikandar Raza under pressure with dot balls.

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Du Plessis Warns of Tougher Tests Ahead

Gudakesh Motie, who came into the attack after the powerplay, also bowled very well. He took the wicket of Dion Myers in his first over and finished with 4 for 28. The left-arm spinner troubled Zimbabwe’s middle order and dismissed Sikandar Raza and Tashinga Musekiwa in the same over.

Former South Africa national cricket team captain Faf du Plessis praised both Motie and Akeal Hosein. However, he said that bowling against Zimbabwe after scoring 254 runs is different from bowling against strong teams like India and South Africa.

"I saw them in South Africa. And I have played a lot of cricket with and against both of them. Amazing spinners. If there's a little bit of something in the wicket, both of them [will exploit it]," du Plessis was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

Bigger Challenge Against India and South Africa

Du Plessis added that the real test will come in the next matches. He said playing against strong batting teams, especially those with many left-handers, will challenge the West Indies spinners.

"But the test will come now when they play against a lot of lefties in India, how're they going to respond to that, and South Africa played both of them really well in South Africa," he concluded.

West Indies have won five matches in a row in the T20 World Cup 2026, including their 107-run win over Zimbabwe. They will next face South Africa on February 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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

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

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?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

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.

SA vs WI Match FAQs

South Africa and West Indies meet for the final time in the T20I series at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on Saturday, January 31. South Africa have already sealed the series and will be aiming for a clean sweep, while West Indies will be desperate to avoid a whitewash.

South Africa have been dominant throughout the series. In the first match at Paarl, they chased down 174 with ease. They were even more impressive in Centurion, where Quinton de Kock’s brilliant century helped them hunt down a huge 222-run target comfortably. The Proteas’ batting has clicked perfectly, and their confidence will be sky-high going into the last game.

West Indies have shown flashes of promise with the bat but have struggled badly with the ball. Their bowlers have not been able to restrict the scoring in both the matches, especially towards the end. To end the tour on a positive note, they will need a much sharper bowling effort and better execution of plans.

SA vs WI Head-to-Head (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 28
• South Africa Won: 14
• West Indies Won: 14
• No Result: 0

SA vs WI: Pitch Report

The Wanderers is generally a batsman-friendly wicket with a most number of runs. Pace bowlers can bowl a bit of movement off the seam early with the new ball, but once the batters have settled, it gets easier to score runs. Chasing is always the better option in such a venue, as defending can be quite difficult towards the end. 

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SA vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram (C), Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Tristan Stubbs

West Indies (WI):

Roston Chase, Shai Hope (C & WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales

SA vs WI Match Preview

South Africa will face the West Indies in the second T20 match of the West Indies 2026 tour of South Africa on Thursday, January 29, at SuperSport Park in Centurion. South Africa easily defeated the West Indies in the first match thanks to their explosive batting, and they will look to win the series in this match. On the flip side, the West Indies have been performing poorly for a while now, and only excellent results can save them from a defeat in this match.

SA vs WI Match Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 2nd T20I Match, West Indies of South Africa tour 2025

Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion 

Date & Time: 29th November 2025 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SA vs WI Venue Stats 

SA vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch has always favoured fast bowlers. The average first innings score at the stadium is 187 runs, and any team batting first on this wicket will be satisfied with a score of around 210 runs.

SA vs WI Weather Report

The sky over Paarl is expected to be clear. The climate will be moist, making batting difficult.

SA vs WI Last Five Matches

SA vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

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

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram was in excellent form with the bat during the just-concluded SA20 tournament, and he carried that into the world stage. He smashed an unbeaten 86 off 47 balls in the first T20I, smashing nine fours and three sixes.
• Anrich Nortje – Anrich Nortje had a great SA20 campaign, finishing second in wickets. He took 18 wickets in 11 matches at 15.78.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shimron Hetmyer – Shimron Hetmyer is the West Indies' leading run scorer in the T20I Series with 48 runs.
• Roston Chase – Roston Chase is the West Indies' top wicket-taker in the T20I Series, with one scalp under his belt.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram(C), Brandon King(VC), Shimron Hetmyer, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Keshav Maharaj

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Johnson Charles

Vice-captain – Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

SA vs WI Probable Winners:

South Africa has consistently performed well and poses a significant threat for any team in their own environment. South Africa prevailed in the first match and is hoping to take this one as well to complete the three-match series. As a result, the hosts are the clear favourites to win this game. Meanwhile, the West Indies did not perform particularly well, but they have a strong batting line that might turn out to be the ideal team for this venue. With a strong batting lineup, they've got the ability to defeat South Africa. Additionally, if the West Indies improve their bowling, they may win this match. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

SA vs WI FAQ

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.

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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

South Africa will face West Indies in the second T20I of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026, which will be played at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Thursday. The home team won the first match by nine wickets and leads the series 1-0. The Caribbean team bats first and posted 173 runs in 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer scored 48 runs off 32 balls and Rovman Powell scored 29 runs off 25 balls. George Linde took three wickets, while Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch each took two wickets.

In response, the African team comfortably chased down the target in just 17.5 overs. Captain Aiden Markram smashed an excellent half-century and young talented batsman Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 44 runs off just 28 balls. 

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SA vs WI Match Details

• Match: South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I

• Date: 29th January 2026

• Time: 9.30 PM IST

• Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SA vs WI Weather Report

Pitch Report - SuperSport Park

• Batting-friendly wicket

• High-scoring venue 

• Teams prefer to bowl first 

Top Batters to Watch – SA vs WI

• Aiden Markram (SA): 86 runs in this series 

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA): 44 runs in this series 

• Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 48 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): 2 wickets in this series 

SA vs WI Recent Form

SA vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 160-175

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 180–200

• Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SA vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 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 2nd T20I. The likes of Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis will be key players to watch out for.

SA vs WI Match FAQs

SA vs WI 1st T20I Match Preview

South Africa will host the West Indies in the three-match T20I series. They will kick-start the series at Boland Park, Paarl, South Africa, on Tuesday, 27th January. South Africa head into this game after losing the recent T20I series against India. South Africa will be led by Aiden Markram, along with Kagiso Rabada and Quinton de Kock.

Similarly, the West Indies is also going through a rough patch. They recently lost a T20I series against Afghanistan. Before that, they had lost a T20I series against New Zealand. Shai Hope will captain the West Indies team in this series. This is a golden opportunity for both teams to prepare before the T20 World Cup, which will be held next month.

Pitch Condition:

Boland Park Stadium pitch is on the slower side; spinners get help on this surface. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.  

Weather Outlook:

The weather during this match time is expected to remain mostly sunny with 60% humidity. The temperature is expected to reach around 24.5°C. 

SA vs WI 1st T20I Probable PlayingXI: 

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith/Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.

West Indies (WI) Probable 11:

Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

Jumbo App fantasy Team Insights:

• Dewald Brevis (SA) is likely to come in at number three and is expected to deliver a brilliant knock. He smashed a century in the SA20 2026 finals.
• Aiden Markram (SA) has scored 199 runs in the last 3 T20 matches and is capable of providing valuable support in bowling.
• Brandon King (WI) is expected to open the inning for WI. He is the highest run scorer against Afghanistan and will be hoping to come up with yet another impressive knock. 
• Jason Holder (WI) remains the most vital cog in the West Indies’ squad. He could be a real game-changer.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Choices:

• Quinton de Kock
• Dewald Brevis

Vice-Captain Choices:

• Aiden Markram
• Jason Holder

SA vs WI Jumbo App Fantasy Team:

SA vs WI 1st T20I Probable Winner:

South Africa is expected to win this match. They are familiar with the conditions here, and their key players have been in good form throughout the SA20 League.

FAQ

What kind of pitch is expected for SA vs WI 1st T20I?

The pitch is expected to assist Spinners, while batters can score freely once set.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

West Indies

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SA vs WI Jumbo team?

Jason Holder, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, and Keshav Maharaj