Prepare for an exciting cricket encounter as South Africa faces West Indies in the first T20I at Boland Park, Paarl on 27th January at 9:30 PM IST.
Get the best SA vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SA vs WI Match Preview:
South Africa tour of West Indies will commence with the first T20I, featuring both teams looking to start strongly in the shortest format. Additionally, a total of 3 T20Is will be played in this series at different venues.
Aiden Markram will be captaining the South African side. Meanwhile, Shai Hope will be leading the West Indies team. Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj are among the key players from the South African side. On the other hand, Brandon King, Jason Holder, and Akeal Hosein are among the vital players from the West Indies team.
Moreover, these two teams have played several competitive matches across formats in the past and have developed a strong rivalry over the years. Therefore, another exciting contest is expected as both sides will aim to take an early lead in the series.
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SA vs WI Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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South Africa |
45 |
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West Indies |
16 |
SA vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
25°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
151 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
54% |
SA vs WI Playing 11s (Predicted):
South Africa Playing 11:
1) Aiden Markram ©
2) Lhuan-dre Pretorius
3) Ryan Rickelton
4) Dewald Brevis
5) Rubin Hermann
6) Jason Smith
7) Corbin Bosch
8) George Linde
9) Keshav Maharaj
10) Kagiso Rabada
11) Kwena Maphaka
West Indies Playing 11:
1) Shai Hope ©
2) Brandon King
3) Johnson Charles
4) Sherfane Rutherford
5) Roston Chase
6) Shimron Hetmyer
7) Quentin Sampson
8) Matthew Forde
9) Jason Holder
10) Gudakesh Motie
11) Akeal Hossein
Hot Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Dewald Brevis – Bringing youthful dynamism to South Africa’s setup as a right-handed batter and leg-break bowler, he has registered 230 runs from his first 9 international outings, showcasing an aggressive scoring rate early in his professional journey. |
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Aiden Markram – Operating as South Africa’s right-handed batter and off-break contributor, he has compiled 2,708 runs and taken 20 wickets across 86 matches, consistently filling the role of a versatile middle-order anchor with tactical leadership qualities. |
Top Picks:
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Shai Hope – Serving the West Indies as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he has accumulated an impressive 6,113 runs in 148 matches, establishing himself as a modern ODI standout with a batting average surpassing 50 in the format. |
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Jason Holder – Renowned as a premier all-rounder, the West Indian right-hander and medium-fast seamer has tallied 2,237 runs and claimed 159 wickets in 138 appearances, routinely spearheading the attack while offering valuable lower-order stability. |
Budget Picks:
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Keshav Maharaj – Competing for South Africa as a left-arm orthodox spinner, he provides disciplined control, tactical variation, and consistent wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. |
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Sherfane Rutherford – Strengthening the West Indies middle order as a left-handed batter, he offers clean power-hitting, composed situational play, and reliable finishing capability in the back end of innings. |
SA vs WI West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Aiden Markram & Dewald Brevis |
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Vice-Captain |
Jason Holder & Shai Hope |
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters – Brandon King, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders – Jason Holder (vc), Aiden Markram ©, Corbin Bosch, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Shai Hope (vc), Ryan Rickelton
- Batters – Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brevis ©
- All-rounders – Jason Holder, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Amir Jangoo |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Jason Smith |
7.0 credits |
NA |
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Aiden Markram |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Dewald Brevis |
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Punt Picks |
Keshav Maharaj and Sherfane Rutherford |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-2-5-2 |
SA vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength and overall head-to-head records, South Africa is expected to win this match.
