A high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash awaits as two-time champions West Indies take on last edition’s runners-up South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, February 26.
Both sides began the Super 8 phase with commanding wins, and this fixture could go a long way in shaping the semifinal race. With momentum on their side, each team will see this as a chance to underline its title ambitions.
West Indies currently lead Group 1 after a crushing 107-run victory over Zimbabwe, a result that boosted their net run rate significantly. South Africa are close behind, having stunned defending champions India with a convincing 76-run win. Another victory here would almost seal a place in the last four, while defeat would leave everything riding on the final group match.
WI vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 26 (Thursday); 07:00 pm IST / 1:30 am GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Mumbai
WI vs SA, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 26| South Africa won: 12 | West Indies won: 14 | No result: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium surface is likely to offer a fair battle between bat and ball. Early in the innings, stroke-making may not be straightforward, so batters will need to settle in and build their innings carefully rather than going hard from the first ball. Once they get their eye in, though, the pitch tends to play better, allowing them to expand their range and increase the scoring rate.
For bowlers, breakthroughs might not come easily on what is generally a true surface. The large outfield can also limit boundaries, turning well-timed shots into singles. To succeed, bowlers must stay disciplined, vary their pace and lengths, and consistently hit tight lines to create pressure and force mistakes.
Squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith
WI vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies wins the toss and bats first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 30-40 (6 overs)
- West Indies’ total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- South Africa wins the toss and bats first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- South Africa’s total score: 190-200
Match result: South Africa to win the contest.
