South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20 Pitch Report: South Africa (SA) will look to seal the three-match series against West Indies (WI) in the second T20I at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, January 29, at 9:30 PM. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
South Africa vs West Indies (SA vs WI) Match Details:
- League: West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026
- Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa
- Date: January 29, 2026
- Start Time: 09:30 PM
- Teams: South Africa vs West Indies
SA vs WI Match Previews
South Africa will look to clinch the three-match T20I series against West Indies in the second match at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. Following a dominant performance in the first match, the hosts will be full of confidence and eager to wrap up the series early, while the visitors will need to win this match to stay alive in the series.
South Africa dominated the first T20I. Aiden Markram's decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved correct from the outset, as the West Indies batting lineup struggled to find their rhythm. The visitors were 95 for five after 12 overs, before Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and stand-in captain Roston Chase added some crucial runs in the lower order to take the total to 173 for seven.
That score proved to be well short on the night. South Africa's top order got off to a flying start and made the chase look easy, reaching almost half the target in the powerplay overs. After a quickfire 44 from Luan-dre Pretorius, Markram and Ryan Rickelton calmly guided the team to victory, with the captain remaining unbeaten on 86.
SA vs WI, SuperSport Park Pitch Report
WI vs SA 2nd T20 Match Pitch Report: SuperSport Park in Centurion offers a fast, bouncy pitch that is good for batsmen once they are set, but also provides early carry and movement for seam bowlers, especially in the evening when the weather clears up after potential afternoon thunderstorms.
- Known for its good pace, true bounce, and ease of hitting sixes, the first innings score has exceeded 175 three times in recent SA20 matches.
- The new ball assists pacers with seam and swing due to the moisture; spinners get limited turn on this quick South African track.
- The fast outfield helps in scoring runs; based on historical data, the average T20I first innings score at this venue is approximately 175-180.
SuperSport Park Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 19 |
| Batting first won: | 9 |
| Bowling first won: | 9 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 176 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 161 |
| Highest Total: | 259/4 |
| Lowest Total: | 100/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 259/8 |
| Lowest Defended: | 126/5 |
SA vs WI 2nd T20 Playing 11
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Lhuan-dre Pretorius(WK), 2. Aiden Markram(C), 3. Ryan Rickelton(WK), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Rubin Hermann(WK), 6. Jason Smith, 7. Corbin Bosch, 8. George Linde, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Kwena Maphaka
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Brandon King, 2. Johnson Charles(WK), 3. Mathew Forde, 4. Sherfane Rutherford, 5. Roston Chase(C), 6. Shimron Hetmyer, 7. Rovman Powell, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Romario Shepherd, 10. Akeal Hosein, 11. Jayden Seales
