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South Africa hosts the West Indies in the 1st T20I of their three-match series today. The match will be played at Boland Park in Paarl. This series is an important build-up for both teams ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, is looking to settle on its T20 combination after 2 players were ruled out of the World Cup due to injury. West Indies, captained by Brandon King, come in after a recent series loss and will aim for better batting consistency.
Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report for the 1st match of the tour.
South Africa vs West Indies 1st Match Odds
Since South Africa is playing on home ground and has a relatively stronger squad, betting platforms are favouring SA’s win.
| Platform | SA Win Odds | WI Win Odds | Toss Odds (SA) | Toss Odds (WI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.8 | 2.05 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 1.82 | 2.07 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.83 | 2.09 | 1.87 | 1.87 |
| BetVibe | 1.85 | 2.1 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
South Africa vs West Indies 1st Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | SA vs WI, 1st T20I |
| Series | West Indies Tour of South Africa, 2026 |
| Date | January 27, Tuesday |
| Time | 06:00 PM Local/ 09:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Boland Park, Paarl |
South Africa vs West Indies 1st Match Squad
Aiden Markram will lead the South African squad, while Shai Hope will be the skipper of the West Indies team.
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 Boland Park, Paarl
A beautiful venue where both batters and bowlers can dominate in the game.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The pitch has a grassy base and offers good bounce. Spin bowlers get early help, with the surface slowing slightly as the match progresses. |
| Batting Assistance | Batters can play shots freely once they settle in. Short boundaries make it easier to score quickly, but batters need to play spinners cautiously. |
| Bowling Assitance | Seam bowlers dominate during the powerplay, and spinners usually dominate the game with turn and grip. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | The average 1st-inning score at this venue is 257, and the lowest total defended is 116. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams usually choose to bat first because batting becomes tougher as the match progresses. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 29°C, which may cause fatigue in the afternoon. |
| Weather | A mostly sunny day throughout the game. |
| Precipitation | There is no chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 48%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 19 km/h. |
South Africa vs West Indies Head-to-Head In T20Is
WI and SA have faced each other 26 times in the shortest format, with WI winning 14 matches.
| Total Matches Played | 26 |
| West Indies Won | 14 |
| South Africa Won | 12 |
| No Result | 00 |
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Key Players To Watch
These will be the key for both of the teams to start the series with a win.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj (SA) | 38 wickets in 40 matches at an economy of 7.41. |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 469 runs in 19 games at an average of 27.58. |
| Kagiso Rabada (SA) | 77 wickets in 70 games at an economy of 8.42. |
| Rovman Powell (WI) | 2068 runs in 107 matches at an average of 25.85. |
| Sherfane Rutherford (WI) | 588 runs in 44 matches at a strike rate of 137.38. |
| Akeal Hossein (WI) | 293 runs and 83 wickets in 87 games. |
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