South Africa vs West Indies Live Score, Free Streaming & Super 8 Match Preview

South Africa won the toss and elected to field first against West Indies in Match 47 of the Super Eights, Group 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026. Two unbeaten sides, zero room for error — this is the clash that could define who tops ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 heading into the semifinals.

Match Info – South Africa vs West Indies

Match Overview

Both South Africa and West Indies arrive at Ahmedabad with perfect tournament records. South Africa swept Group D with four wins from four and an exceptional NRR of +1.943. West Indies matched that in Group C — four from four, NRR +1.874. One of these unbeaten streaks ends today.

South Africa’s decision to bowl first makes sense. Conditions at Motera tend to get better for batting as the evening dew sets in, meaning chasing sides have a clear advantage in day-night games here. Lungi Ngidi’s slower ball has been devastating in this tournament, and South Africa will back their bowlers to restrict West Indies on a pitch that offers some early movement.

West Indies come in fresh after thumping Zimbabwe by a massive margin at Wankhede. This is their first game at Narendra Modi Stadium, but several players carry SA20 experience which gives them a genuine understanding of South African-style bowling attacks.

Toss & Playing XI

Toss: South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first.

West Indies Playing XI:

• Shai Hope (c & wk)
• Johnson Charles
• Roston Chase
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Brandon King
• Rovman Powell
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Romario Shepherd
• Jason Holder
• Gudakesh Motie
• Matthew Forde / Jayden Seales / Shamar Joseph / Akeal Hosein

South Africa Playing XI:

• Jason Smith
• Quinton de Kock (wk)
• Aiden Markram (c)
• Dewald Brevis
• David Miller
• Tristan Stubbs
• Corbin Bosch
• George Linde
• Marco Jansen
• Keshav Maharaj
• Kagiso Rabada / Lungi Ngidi / Anrich Nortje

Check out the full T20 World Cup 2026 team squads for confirmed lineups and player details across all participating nations.

Head-to-Head – South Africa vs West Indies (T20Is)

Recent head-to-head is razor tight. West Indies lead 3-2 in the last five meetings, with South Africa’s two wins both coming in dominant fashion — 7 and 9 wickets respectively. That inconsistency makes this game completely unpredictable.

Overall H2H edge: West Indies 3 – South Africa 2 (last 5 T20Is)

Last 2 Meetings

January 31, 2026 — West Indies won by 6 runs (DLS) West Indies posted a competitive total and the DLS method worked in their favour after weather intervened. South Africa fell just short despite a late chase, losing by 6 runs.

January 29, 2026 — South Africa won by 7 wickets (15 balls remaining) South Africa absolutely dominated this one. Their bowlers restricted West Indies to a chaseable total and the batters knocked it off with 15 balls to spare — clinical and convincing.

Recent Form

Both teams walk into this game on the back of five consecutive wins. Neither side has tasted defeat in this tournament. Something gives for the first time today.

Points Table – Super Eights Group 1

Stay updated on every result via the Super 8 live points table and group standings after this match.

Venue – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket ground in the world with a capacity exceeding 130,000. It’s a fast outfield and a true batting surface, but the pitch does offer some assistance to pace bowlers in the first few overs. Dew plays a massive role in night games here — teams batting second have consistently had the better of things under lights.

South Africa have played here before and won, including that famous demolition of India in this tournament. West Indies are playing at Motera for the first time in this edition but they have the firepower to adapt quickly. The crowd will be huge and the atmosphere electric.

Key Players to Watch

Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 449 runs in last 10 matches, averaging 56.13 at an SR of 189.45. Batting at No. 3, he is the most dangerous middle-order batter in this tournament right now.

Marco Jansen (SA): 13 wickets in 7 matches, SR of 12.38. His left-arm angle and ability to swing it both ways make him a massive threat in the powerplay.

Gudakesh Motie (WI): 13 wickets at an economy of 7.82. With several right-handers in SA’s lineup, his left-arm spin could be the difference-maker.

Lungi Ngidi (SA): His slower ball has bamboozled every batting lineup in this tournament. On a dew-free pitch in the first innings, he could be unplayable.

South Africa vs West Indies – Match Preview

This is a genuine 50-50. South Africa’s bowlers are the most complete unit in the tournament — they have the pace of Rabada and Nortje, the swing of Jansen, the slower ball mastery of Ngidi, and the spin of Maharaj. West Indies, however, carry a batting lineup that can score 230 on any given day. When Hetmyer, Powell and Rutherford are firing, they can destroy any bowling attack.

The toss already favours South Africa with the decision to bowl. If their bowlers can restrict West Indies under 170, the Proteas batters — de Kock, Markram, Miller — have more than enough firepower to chase it down. But if West Indies post 200+, even South Africa’s world-class batting will struggle under pressure.

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Match Prediction

South Africa start as slight favourites purely on the back of their bowling depth and home knowledge of Ahmedabad conditions. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl is a smart move — it removes the dew factor from the equation for West Indies’ batters and gives SA’s pacers a fresh pitch to work with.

However, this West Indies side is no pushover. Their batting depth from 1 to 8 is genuinely frightening, and if they get off to a flying start, they can post totals that no team has successfully chased in this tournament.

Prediction: South Africa to win by 15–20 runs — their bowling attack looks slightly better suited to today’s conditions, and their top-order batting has more consistency than West Indies’ hit-or-miss approach.

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FAQs – SA vs WI Super 8 Live Streaming & Score

Where can I watch South Africa vs West Indies free live streaming? Free live streaming options vary by region. Check the live streaming section on t20worldcup2026.com for updated links and broadcast details for your country.

Who won the toss in SA vs WI Super 8 match? South Africa won the toss and elected to field first against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

What is the head-to-head record between SA and WI in T20Is? West Indies lead the last 5 T20I meetings 3-2. The most recent encounter on January 31, 2026 was won by West Indies via DLS method.

Who is the top batter in SA vs WI recent matches? Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies leads with 449 runs in last 10 matches at an average of 56.13 and a strike rate of 189.45.

What is SA vs WI Super 8 match time? The match started at 3:00 PM IST on February 26, 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It’s a day-night fixture.

Who are the key bowlers to watch in SA vs WI today? Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi lead South Africa’s attack while Gudakesh Motie and Matthew Forde are West Indies’ main bowling threats.