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

South Africa will aim to seal a clean sweep when they take on the West Indies in the third and final T20I at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, January 31. The Proteas have dominated the series so far, producing clinical performances in both matches. Playing with confidence and clarity, they will look to maintain their momentum and finish the series on a high in front of their home crowd.

The hosts chased down a 174-run target in the opening T20I at Paarl with ease, reaching the total in 17.5 overs. They were even more ruthless in Centurion, hunting down 222 runs thanks to Quinton de Kock’s explosive century. While West Indies have shown promise with the bat, their bowling has struggled badly, and major improvements are needed to avoid a whitewash.

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SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Live Streaming Details

SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XI

South Africa (SA):

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

West Indies (WI):

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

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 aim to seal the three-match T20I series when they take on the West Indies in the second encounter at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday, January 29. The hosts head into the game full of confidence after a dominant showing in the series opener at Paarl. After opting to field first, South Africa applied early pressure, reducing the West Indies to 95/5 by the 12th over. Late resistance from Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and stand-in skipper Roston Chase helped the visitors post a fighting 173/7.

In reply, South Africa’s batters made light work of the chase with fluent strokeplay. The openers raced through the Powerplay, putting the West Indies bowlers under immediate pressure. Although Lhuan-dre Pretorius fell after a brisk 44 off 28 balls, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton ensured there were no further hiccups, guiding the Proteas to victory with ease in 17.5 overs. Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 86 off 47 deliveries. The West Indies will hope regular captain Shai Hope returns, as they seek a stronger showing to keep the series alive.

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SA vs WI, 2nd T20I: Live Streaming Details

SA vs WI, 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XI

South Africa (SA):

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

West Indies (WI):

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

South Africa and West Indies are set to clash in the opening T20I of their three-match series on Tuesday, January 27, with Boland Park in Paarl hosting the contest. The Proteas come into the series after a challenging five-match T20I assignment against India, where they lost 1-3, with one game abandoned due to rain. Led by Aiden Markram, South Africa will be keen to bounce back strongly and build momentum, especially with the T20 World Cup drawing closer.

The West Indies, meanwhile, arrive after a narrow 1-2 defeat in a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan held in Dubai earlier this month. Their campaign in that series was hampered by the absence of key players, including regular skipper Shai Hope and in-form batter Sherfane Rutherford, who were engaged in the SA20 league. With more of their senior players now available, the Caribbean side will aim to put up a stronger challenge against the hosts.

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SA vs WI, 1st T20I: Live Streaming Details

SA vs WI, 1st T20I: Probable Playing XI

South Africa (SA):

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

West Indies (WI):

Shai Hope (C & WK), Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Springer.

SA vs WI Match Preview

We are in the first match of a three-match series. South Africa will look to take an early lead against the West Indies. The South Africans lost their last series against India and are hoping to improve at home. The West Indies will also try to recoup their series loss to Afghanistan. As both squads prepare for the coming T20 World Cup, we anticipate a close match. The West Indies prevailed over South Africa in the recent series. They have won six of the last 7 matches between these two teams. They've done well in the past year and have a solid batting lineup.

SA vs WI Match Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 1st T20I Match, West Indies of South Africa tour 2025

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl 

Date & Time: 27th 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 (c), Shai Hope (wk), Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Ramon Simmonds 

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Dewald Brevis – Dewald Brevis is in peak physical condition. He did exceptionally well in the recently completed SA20 tournament. He is expected to score many runs in the upcoming matches.
• Keshav Maharaj – Keshav Maharaj is a genuine wicket-taker who has a knack for providing breaks when the cards are down.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – He has had valuable experience playing on South African pitches in the SA20 tournament. Shai Hope is the only real hope the West Indies have of competing with the hosts.
• Gudakesh Motie – Gudakesh Motie bowls tight lines and does not allow batters to get away with easy deliveries. Motie is expected to take wickets in the upcoming matches.

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

Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder(VC), Romario Shepherd, Aiden Markram(C), Dewald Brevis, Anrich Nortje

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Shai Hope

Vice-captain – Jason Holder, Dewald Brevis

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

SA vs WI Probable Winners:

South Africa's recent performance in this format does not inspire much confidence. They've battled with the bat and will need a better performance from their middle order to win. The squad also expects its powerful bowling attack to perform well during this contest. The West Indies have an excellent batting lineup and a more formidable spin attack. It will be a close game, but based on the two teams' past form, the West Indies hold a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

SA vs WI FAQ

South Africa and West Indies will kick off their three-match T20I series with the first match at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday, January 27. Both sides will hope to get their series off to a positive start as they gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Coming into this series, South Africa had a challenging outing against India, losing the five-match T20I series 1-3, with one match being washed out. Despite the outcome, the team led by Aiden Markram displayed moments of quality and will feel confident playing at home. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the Proteas will be looking to fine-tune their combination and get some momentum going in this series.

West Indies recently lost a T20I series 1-2 to Afghanistan in Dubai. They were without a few key players during that series due to SA20 commitments, and their return adds more balance to the squad. The Caribbean side will be eager to improve their consistency, especially with both bat and ball, and challenge South Africa on their home turf.

SA vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 26
• South Africa Won: 12
• West Indies Won: 14
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

SA vs WI: Pitch Report

The Boland Park pitch has tended to favor the batsmen, with first innings totals around 170. While teams have had more success batting first, the pitch will slow down towards the latter stages of the match, allowing the bowlers to come into play. The toss could be a crucial factor.

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SA vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

West Indies (WI):

Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Springer

West Indies have unveiled a strong and experienced 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, placing their faith in Shai Hope to lead the two-time champions in the global showpiece to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

The squad reflects a clear shift from the second-string side that recently featured in the T20I series against Afghanistan in the UAE. Several senior players return to bolster the core, giving the side a far more settled and battle-hardened look. Big hitters Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and Sherfane Rutherford headline a powerful batting group, while Hope’s own form has been encouraging after scoring a century in the SA20 for Pretoria Capitals.

All-round depth boosts Windies, but bowling depth and consistency remain key concerns

West Indies appear well-stocked in all-round options, with Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, and Matthew Forde offering balance with both bat and ball. The bowling attack combines experience and raw pace, led by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein and exciting quick Shamar Joseph, with support from Jayden Seales and Gudakesh Motie. However, questions remain over bowling depth, and the Caribbean side may need their attack to punch above its weight against stronger batting line-ups.

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Veteran opener Evin Lewis misses out after a disappointing return against Afghanistan, while only a handful of players from that series - such as Johnson Charles and Brandon King, retain their places. Overall, the squad leans heavily on players who have proven themselves across franchise leagues worldwide, underlining West Indies’ continued reliance on T20 specialists.

Drawn in Group C alongside England, Scotland, Nepal, and Italy, West Indies begin their campaign against Scotland at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, before a crucial clash with England in Mumbai. With the top two teams advancing, consistency will be key as the Windies chase a third T20 World Cup title.

West Indies Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

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, Romario Shepherd.

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SEC vs PC Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals – Qualifier 1 Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 21st January 2026 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

SEC vs PC Venue Stats 

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals. 

SEC vs PC Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

SEC vs PC Last Five Matches

SEC vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SEC vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, James Coles, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (wk), Bryce Parsons, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters 

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Sherfane Rutherford: Sherfane Rutherford is the team's top run-scorer, with 317 runs in 9 matches at an average of 79.67 and a strike rate of 166.81.
• Keshav Maharaj: Keshav Maharaj is the team's top wicket-taker, with 9 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 6.54.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock got 328 runs in 9 matches at an average of 46.86 and a strike rate of 149.62.
• Anrich Nortje: Anrich Nortje is the team's top wicket-taker, with 14 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 7.71.

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SEC vs PC Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Shai Hope, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Marco Jansen, Sherfane Rutherford(VC), Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje

Vice-captain – Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SEC vs PC Probable Winners:

It is likely to be a close game between two well-balanced teams that have performed admirably in the league stage, however Sunrisers Eastern Cape has a minor advantage due to the depth of their batting lineup. We expect the two-time champs to proceed to the finals. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

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PR vs PC Match Details

Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals – 19th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl

Date & Time: 10th January 2026 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

PR vs PC Venue Stats 

PR vs PC Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals. 

PR vs PC Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

PR vs PC Last Five Matches

PR vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PR vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (wk), Connor Esterhuizen, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brevis, Jordan Cox, Wihan Lubbe, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Rubin Hermann, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hardus Viljoen, Nqobani Mokoena, David Miller, Dan Lawrence, Delano Potgieter, Sikandar Raza 

Topmost Picks for PR vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• David Miller – David Miller is the team's top run-scorer, with 116 runs in 5 matches at an average of 58.00 and a strike rate of 163.81.
• Sikandar Raza – Sikandar Raza is the team's top wicket-taker, with 11 wickets in 4 matches at an economy of 9.20.

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope got 206 runs in 6 matches at an average of 51.85 and a strike rate of 158.62.
• Tymal Mills – Tymal Mills is the team's top wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 7.98.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PR vs PC Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope, Connor Esterhuizen, Lhuan dre Pretorius, David Miller, Wihan Lubbe, Sherfane Rutherford(VC), Lungi Ngidi, Delano Potgieter, Sikandar Raza(C), Nqobani Mokoena, Keshav Maharaj

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sikandar Raza, David Miller

Vice-captain – Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

PR vs PC Probable Winners:

Paarl Royals have not lost a match since the start of the season this season, and they have a well-balanced lineup that suits the conditions in Paarl. We believe the Royals will continue their excellent run of form and win this match. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.

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