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South Africa will take on the West Indies in the 2nd T20I of their bilateral series on January 29, 2026, at SuperSport Park. This game is part of a five-match T20I series.
South Africa comes into this match as the favorites after winning the 1st T20I by 9 wickets. West Indies will look to make a comeback, relying on power-hitting, but they face a tough challenge against South Africa’s pace attack in unfamiliar conditions. Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report for the 2nd match of the tour.
South Africa vs West Indies 2nd Match Odds
Since South Africa won the 1st match by 9 wickets, betting platforms are favouring SA’s win and offering higher returns on a WI win.
| Platform | SA Win Odds | WI Win Odds | Toss Odds (SA) | Toss Odds (WI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.78 | 2.1 | 1.92 | 1.92 |
| Stake | 1.80 | 2.12 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| 4RABET | 1.81 | 2.14 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| BetVibe | 1.83 | 2.16 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
South Africa vs West Indies 2nd Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | SA vs WI, 2nd T20I |
| Series | West Indies Tour of South Africa, 2026 |
| Date | January 29, Thursday |
| Time | 06:00 PM Local/ 09:00 PM IST |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
South Africa vs West Indies 2nd Match Squad
Let’s have a look at the squad of both teams for the 2nd T20I.
South Africa Squad
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Eathan Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka
West Indies Squad
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
Pitch Report of SuperSport Park, Centurion
As in the first game, batters will easily score runs on this venue, as it is a flat pitch with a quick outfield.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The pitch is generally quick, which offers even pace and bounce throughout the match. It helps batters play shots freely. |
| Batting Assistance | This venue is known for high-scoring games. The pitch favours batters, and boundaries are not very large. |
| Bowling Assistance | Fast bowlers get some early help from seam movement and bounce with the new ball. |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | In recent T20 matches, teams batting second have scored around 180 runs. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | The toss does not heavily favour either side, but teams may prefer to chase. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 28°C, which may cause fatigue in the afternoon. |
| Weather | Light rain is expected during the match. |
| Precipitation | There is a 65% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 61%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 10 km/h. |
South Africa vs West Indies Head-to-Head in T20Is
WI and SA have faced each other 27 times in the shortest format, with SA winning 13 matches.
| Total Matches Played | 27 |
|---|---|
| West Indies Won | 14 |
| South Africa Won | 13 |
| No Result | 00 |
Key Players to Watch
These will be the key for both the SA to win the 2nd and the WI to register their 1st win.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (SA) | 421 runs in 19 matches at an average of 23.38. |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 469 runs in 20 games at an average of 27.58. |
| Lugni Ngidi (SA) | 77 wickets in 56 games at an economy of 8.80. |
| Romario Shepherd (WI) | 809 runs and 75 wickets in 72 matches. |
| Shimron Hetmyer (WI) | 1222 runs in 73 matches at an average of 21.06. |
| Gudakesh Motie (WI) | 36 wickets and 205 runs in 43 games. |
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