West Indies will be playing their second Super 8 match against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026. Apart from West Indies and South Africa, this match will be very crucial for India.
West Indies will be playing their second Super 8 match against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026. Apart from West Indies and South Africa, this match will be very crucial for India, as if West Indies defeat South Africa, then India will get eliminated from the tournament due to poor net run rate.
However, if South Africa defeats the West Indies, then India will remain in contention for the semifinals. India and the West Indies will be playing the last Super 8 match, so that will be a deciding game for both teams in this scenario. It’s going to be an interesting and thrilling match between two quality sides who are known for their firepower.
As of now, the West Indies is at the top spot in the Super 8 Group 1 Points Table with 2 points and an impressive net run rate of +5.350, while South Africa is at second spot with 2 points and a competitive net run rate of +3.800. Both teams are still unbeaten in the tournament, and it’s going to be a close contest in Ahmedabad.
West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records in T20Is:
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Total Matches
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West Indies Won
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South Africa Won
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29
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15
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14
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West Indies vs South Africa Probable Playing XI
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India Playing XI
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South Africa Playing XI
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Brandon King
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Quinton de Kock
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Shai Hope (C)
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Aiden Markram (C)
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Shimron Hetmyer
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Ryan Rickelton
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Roston Chase
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Dewald Brevis
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Sherfane Rutherford
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David Miller
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Rovman Powell
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Tristan Stubbs
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Jason Holder
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Marco Jansen
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Matthew Forde
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George Linde
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Akeal Hosein
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Lungi Ngidi
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Gudakesh Motie
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Keshav Maharaj
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Shamar Joseph
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Kagiso Rabada
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Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report:
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly wicket, and we can expect a high-scoring game between West Indies and South Africa as both teams are known for their robust batting. Dew is expected in the second inning, but it doesn’t have that much impact on the bowling team.
Narendra Modi Stadium T20I Stats:
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Total Matches
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12
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Matches Won Batting First
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8
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Matches Won Bowling First
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4
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Average 1st Innings Score
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183
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Average 2nd Innings Score
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152
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Highest Total
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235/4
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Lowest Total
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66
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Highest Score Chased
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193/6
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Lowest Score Defended
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124/7
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Who will win the West Indies vs South Africa match?
West Indies is currently playing their best cricket in the past few years, and they are still unbeaten in the tournament; however, South Africa is also undefeated, but West Indies is playing dominating cricket against their opponents. So, it’s going to be a close match, but West Indies is likely to win this match against South Africa.
West Indies Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
Shai Hope (Captain), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles.
South Africa Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
Aiden Markram (Captain), Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match?
The West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played on February 26, 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
What time will the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?
The West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match will start from 7:00 PM (IST).
Where will the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?
The West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Where can we watch the live telecast of the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match?
You can watch the live telecast of the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match on Star Sports and JioHotstar App.
