Two unbeaten giants. One iconic venue. A Super 8 clash that already feels like a semi-final. The West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium promises to be one of the tournament’s most explosive encounters yet — and you do not want to miss a single ball.
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West Indies vs South Africa Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | WI vs SA — 47th Match, Super 8 Group 1 |
| Date | Thursday, 26 February 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India |
| Match Time | 2:00 PM Local / 9:30 AM IST / 9:00 AM GMT |
| Toss Time | 30 minutes before start |
| Weather | Sunny, 31°C — perfect batting conditions |
| How to Watch (India) | Star Sports Network / JioHotstar App |
| How to Watch (UK) | Sky Sports & Sky Go |
| How to Watch (USA) | Willow TV / fubo.tv |
Form Guide — Both Teams Unbeaten & Firing
West Indies top Super 8 Group 1 with 2 points and a staggering +5.350 NRR after crushing Zimbabwe by 107 runs, while South Africa sit right behind with 2 points and +3.800 NRR following their 76-run demolition of India. Both teams are 6-0 in the tournament — making this the first time either side could actually slip.
West Indies vs South Africa: Teams & Key Players to Watch
🏏 West Indies Squad
Shai Hope (c & wk) anchors the innings and excels against pace, while Shimron Hetmyer has been explosive at No.3 with 449 runs at a 189 strike rate in the tournament. Rovman Powell is the middle-order destroyer, and Romario Shepherd is the death-over specialist.
Full Squad: Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
🏏 South Africa Squad
A batting lineup that has posted 213/4, 187/6 and 187/7 in the tournament, paired with world-class pace in Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. Aiden Markram captains a Proteas side that looks complete in every department.
Key Players: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Corbin Bosch.
Pitch Report & Venue
The Narendra Modi Stadium is the world’s largest cricket venue with a jaw-dropping capacity of 132,000. The Adani Pavilion End offers slightly better batting conditions early, while the GMDC End can assist pacers with a hint of breeze later. In the Ahmedabad sun, expect a high-scoring affair — and the smart money is on at least one fifty from both sides.
West Indies vs South Africa Match Prediction
South Africa are slight favourites (52–48) due to superior pace depth, but West Indies’ explosive batting lineup — especially Hetmyer’s 189 strike rate — gives them massive upset potential on this high-scoring pitch.
Our call: Both teams score big. Expect 400+ combined runs and at least one batter from each side crossing fifty. Slight edge to South Africa, but West Indies have the firepower to flip the script at any moment.
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FAQs
Q: What time does the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match start?
The WI vs SA Super 8 match starts at 2:00 PM Local time / 9:30 AM IST on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Q: Where can I watch the West Indies vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match live?
In India, watch live on Star Sports Network or stream on JioHotstar. UK viewers can tune in to Sky Sports, while USA fans can catch the action on Willow TV or fubo.tv.
