South Africa will look to seal the series when they take on West Indies in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday night. The hosts made a strong statement in the first T20I, registering a dominant 9-wicket victory while chasing a competitive total.
Captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 86, while South Africa’s top order looked in complete control. West Indies, on the other hand, struggled with the ball and failed to put pressure on the Proteas batters.
With key players expected to return for both sides, the second T20I promises to be a much tighter contest.
SA vs WI Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Thursday, 29 January 2026 |
| Time | 09:30 PM IST |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
Match Preview
South Africa
South Africa rested a few key players in the first T20I to manage workload, but Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, and Marco Jansen are likely to return for this match. Their inclusion will further strengthen an already powerful batting lineup.
The Proteas have depth in both batting and bowling, and their familiarity with home conditions makes them tough to beat.
Key Players:
Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada
West Indies
West Indies were outplayed in the first game and will need a major turnaround. Captain Shai Hope is expected to return after being rested, which should add stability to the batting order.
However, their bowling attack looked ineffective in Paarl, and they must find early wickets to challenge South Africa in Centurion.
Key Players:
Shai Hope, Brandon King, Jason Holder, Shimron Hetmyer
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 13 |
| West Indies | 14 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa | W, L, NR, L, W |
| West Indies | L, L, L, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Centurion
Weather Update
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Rain: 40% chance (possible interruptions)
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- True bounce and pace early on
- Spinners come into play as the match progresses
- Par score: 170+
Ground Stats – SuperSport Park (T20Is)
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Bat First Wins | 9 |
| Bat Second Wins | 9 |
| Tie / No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 |
| Highest Score | 259/4 |
| Lowest Score | 100 |
Predicted Playing XI
South Africa
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- Tristan Stubbs
- Jason Smith
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
West Indies
- Brandon King
- Shai Hope (c)
- Johnson Charles
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
- Gudakesh Motie
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- George Linde
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Corbin Bosch
- Roston Chase
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Aiden Markram
- Ryan Rickelton
- Brandon King
- Jason Holder
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
South Africa look far more settled as a unit and are better suited to home conditions. Their batting lineup has multiple players capable of taking the game deep, while their bowling attack offers more wicket-taking options than West Indies.
West Indies have power in their lineup but lack consistency, especially with the ball. Unless they produce a much-improved bowling effort, South Africa will remain in control.
Predicted Winner: South Africa
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| West Indies | No injury updates |
| South Africa | No injury updates |
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