West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026: South Africa (SA) will be looking to complete a clean sweep against West Indies (WI) in the third and final T20I of the series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, January 31. Let's find out who will win today's match?
South Africa vs West Indies Match Details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd T20I |
| Date | Saturday, 31 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 PM IST (6:00 PM Local) |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa |
SA vs WI Match Previews
In the first T20I, South Africa chased down a target of 174 runs in 17.5 overs at Boland Park, Paarl. They followed this up with an even more impressive chase in the second T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Thanks to a magnificent century from Quinton de Kock, the Proteas chased down a target of 222 runs with seven wickets and 15 balls to spare.
The West Indies haven't performed too badly with the bat, but their bowling performance has been poor in both matches. If they want to salvage some pride, they will need to come up with a better plan for the final T20I and execute it more effectively.
SA vs WI 3rd T20 Pitch Report
SuperSport Park in Centurion is generally a high-scoring track. However, fast bowlers will get some assistance when the ball is new. Taking early wickets will be crucial for the bowlers, as it can be very difficult to contain runs towards the end of the innings. The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to chase. The average first-innings score here has been around 165.
Who will win today 3rd T20 match between South Africa vs West Indies?
Aaj ka WI vs SA match kon jeetega: South Africa is expected to win the third T20I against West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg today.
- South Africa leads the series 2-0 after impressive wins in the first two matches, highlighted by Quinton de Kock's century. They will be looking for a clean sweep in the series as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup.
- With De Kock in form, the top order is explosive; the consistently performing middle order is superior to West Indies' weaker lineup.
- South Africa's attack is faster and more varied than West Indies' inconsistent bowling; the Wanderers pitch initially favors fast bowlers and later assists spinners.
- The home team has been almost invincible at home recently; West Indies has lost four of its last five T20I matches.
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