South Africa (SA) will aim to seal the three-match T20I series when they host the West Indies (WI) in the second T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, 29 January 2026. After a commanding victory in the opening game, the Proteas will look to continue their dominance, while the West Indies hope to bounce back.
Match Details: SA vs WI
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Thursday, 29 January 2026 |
| Time | 09:30 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 09:00 PM IST |
| Venue | SuperSport Park |
| City | Centurion |
| Live Streaming | FanCode, JioHotstar |
Match Preview
In the first T20I in Paarl, South Africa showcased their superior form and depth, comfortably defeating the West Indies. After winning the toss, Aiden Markram elected to bowl first, and the visitors struggled early, losing half their side for just 95 runs in the 12th over. Lower-order contributions from Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and stand-in captain Roston Chase took the total to a modest 173/7 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, the South African openers tore through the West Indies’ total. Lhuan-dre Pretorius struck a rapid 44 off 28 balls, while Markram and Ryan Rickelton guided the Proteas home in 17.5 overs. Markram remained unbeaten on 86 off 47 balls, underlining South Africa’s batting strength.
The West Indies will hope for the return of regular captain Shai Hope, who will bring stability to the middle order. They must improve their top-order performance and bowling discipline to challenge the formidable South African lineup on a Centurion track.
Head-to-Head Record: SA vs WI
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| West Indies (WI) | 14 |
| South Africa (SA) | 13 |
| No Result | 0 |
The two teams have shared a closely contested history, with West Indies holding a slight edge in T20Is.
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Weather & Pitch Report: SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Weather Report: Light rain is predicted during the match, with temperatures around 24°C and 65% humidity.
- Pitch Report: The SuperSport Park pitch is expected to be balanced, offering assistance to seamers early on while still being rewarding for batters who spend time at the crease. Historically, Centurion has produced competitive T20 scores, and the conditions are likely to favor the side winning the toss.
Probable Playing 11
South Africa (SA) Playing 11
1. Aiden Markram (C), 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 3. Ryan Rickelton (WK), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Rubin Hermann, 6. Jason Smith, 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Keshav Maharaj, 11. Kwena Maphaka
West Indies (WI) Playing 11
1. Shai Hope (C & WK), 2. Johnson Charles, 3. Brandon King, 4. Sherfane Rutherford, 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Roston Chase, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Matthew Forde, 11. Jayden Seales
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
South Africa enter the second T20I as favorites, riding high on their comprehensive first-match victory. With Markram in red-hot form and a strong top-order lineup, the Proteas are likely to dominate both with bat and ball.
The West Indies have talent but need a complete team effort to compete against the Proteas at Centurion. Without major changes in strategy or performance, they are expected to struggle chasing a competitive total.
AI Match Prediction: South Africa are favorites to win the 2nd T20I against West Indies and potentially seal the series.
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