South Africa will lock horns with West Indies in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park in Centurion on January 29, 2026.
The Proteas took a commanding 1-0 lead after a clinical nine-wicket win in Paarl. Captain Aiden Markram scored a brilliant 86 not out to guide his team home with 13 balls to spare. West Indies will need to bounce back quickly to stay alive in the series. Both teams are using this series as final preparation before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match preview, pitch report, head-to-head records, and top player picks for this T20I encounter.
SA vs WI 2nd T20I Match Preview
SuperSport Park in Centurion will host the 2nd T20I of this series. The match starts at 9:30 PM IST on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM Local |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Tournament | West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Nature | Excellent batting surface with low bounce |
| Average T20I Score | 175-180 runs |
| Pace vs Spin | Spin-friendly wicket with good assistance early |
| Toss Factor | Teams have opted to chase in all T20Is at this venue recently |
| Dew | The dew factor comes into play in the second innings |
The pitch at SuperSport Park has always been a batter’s paradise. It is not a large venue and has boundaries of less than 60 meters on a side. This makes life difficult for bowlers as even top edges can go for sixes. The outfield is fast, and any fielding errors will go for boundaries. Fast bowlers will get slight help with the new ball, but conditions remain good for batting throughout. The average T20I score here is around 175, and South Africa holds the record for the highest T20I chase of 259 at this venue.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 24-29 degrees Celsius |
| Humidity | 40-60% |
| Wind | Light breeze, 10-18 km/h |
| Rain Chance | Partly cloudy with 45% chance of rain |
Overall: Partly cloudy evening, good conditions for cricket. Some chance of passing showers, but no major disruption expected.
Toss Prediction
As T20 matches at this venue have shown, chasing teams have a clear advantage. Dew plays a significant role in the second innings at Centurion. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.
Injury Updates
South Africa:
- David Miller (Adductor injury) – OUT, fitness test pending before the T20 World Cup.
- Tony de Zorzi (Hamstring) – OUT, ruled out of the series and T20 World Cup.
- Donovan Ferreira (Clavicle fracture) – OUT, ruled out of the series.
- Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi – Available, rested in 1st T20I but expected to return.
West Indies:
- Alzarri Joseph (Injury recovery) – OUT, continues rehabilitation and is not cleared for competition.
Dream11 Team For SA vs WI
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 26 |
| South Africa Wins | 12 |
| West Indies Wins | 14 |
Last Five Matches
- South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) 27-Jan-2026
- West Indies won by 8 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) (DLS method) 28-Aug-2024
- West Indies won by 30 runs, 26-Aug-2024
- West Indies won by 7 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) 24-Aug-2024
- South Africa won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) (DLS method) 24-Jun-2024
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Role | Why Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | Opener/Captain | Scored 86* in the 1st T20I, in red-hot form after SA20 century |
| George Linde | All-rounder | Took 3 wickets in 1st T20I, bowled at the death and powerplay |
| Quinton de Kock | WK/Batter | Most runs (737) in SA vs WI T20Is, explosive opener |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | Top scorer for WI in 1st T20I with 48, hit massive sixes |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler | Took a stunning catch and provides wicket-taking ability |
| Keshav Maharaj | Spinner | Took 2 wickets in 1st T20I, effective in powerplay |
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