SA vs WI, 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: South Africa are all set to host West Indies for a three-match T20I series in January. Both teams will be looking to try out their best combination and get ready for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The first T20I will be held at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST.
South African players are coming fresh from the successful conclusion of the SA20 2025-26. Aiden Markram will be leading the Proteas. Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock, and Marco Jansen will miss the first game, which will give a chance to West Indies to start well. Shai Hope will lead the tourists.
SA vs WI: Match Details
- Date: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
SA vs WI: Live Streaming Details
The live action of the SA vs WI T20I series will be broadcasted on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live action of the game on the Sony LIV streaming platform.
SA vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20I
- Total Matches: 26
- South Africa: 12
- West Indies: 14
- No-result: 00
SA vs WI: Ground Pitch Report
Boland Park is a good wicket to bowl on. The fast bowlers get good purchase from the wicket because of the bounce and pace in the wicket. Spinners will have a little grip to work with in the middle overs. The wicket will get better, and chasing the target is a good option here.
SA vs WI: Possible XIs
South Africa: Aiden Markram ©, Rubin Hermann, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie
SA vs WI: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Dewald Brevis scored a century in the SA20 final and is in good form. For West Indies, Shai Hope is the in-form batter at the top.
Probable Best Bowler
Keshav Maharaj had a great SA20 2025-26, and he is coming off a great season. Jason Holder is a great T20 bowler. He can bowl at different stages of the game.
Today Match Prediction: South Africa are without some key players, but they are playing in their conditions, and we predict them to wint his game.
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