South Africa are currently hosting the West Indies for the three-match T20I series, which marks the final showdown for either of these teams before they take off to India for the ICC T20 World Cup. The SA vs WI series is crucial for both teams to win, as it would boost their morale ahead of the marquee tournament.
The West Indies were knocked out of the home T20 World Cup last time after South Africa defeated them in the Super-8 stage of the World Cup. South Africa had eventually qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup final and finished as the runners-up after losing a close encounter to India.
Both teams came into the series having lost the last series. South Africa lost to India, while the West Indies lost to Afghanistan.
This article provides a detailed match prediction for the SA vs WI 2nd T20I, analysing head-to-head records, key match moments, and winning probabilities.
SA vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?
Match Details:
Match: South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 9:30 PM IST (6:00 PM Local Time)
Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
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Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
SA vs WI Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Record
South Africa went on to take the upper hand early in the series as they levelled the record number of wins alongside the West Indies on South African soil, and have neared the record number of matches won by the West Indies with 13 wins and 14 for their opponents.
Among the last five matches played between the two teams, which also includes a clash in the Super-8 stage of the previous T20 World Cup, the West Indies have won three matches, while their opponents have managed only one win.
SA vs WI Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Centurion Park has been known as a paradise for batters, where the ball comes nicely onto the bat, and the bowlers often find it very difficult to hit the correct areas. The outfield is known to be playing from the batting side.
This surface is never known to slow down, even when the match progresses; hence, chasing often is the target of captains winning the toss here. The average score on this ground would exceed 180 and 200 or more, which would be competitive on this venue.
SA vs WI Weather Report
As per the weather forecast reports, the conditions will be good for play with suitable temperature and humidity at this venue. However, rain could play a possible spoilsport in the game, and the match might get reduced to less than the entire stretch of 40 overs.
SA vs WI Match Prediction, Probable XIs
South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Corben Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje.
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, and Gudakesh Motie.
Toss Impact
The coin toss would not have much of a role to play in Centurion. If the rain causes the game to be pushed into the D/L method, then the toss will have a role to play. Any team would look to have a go with the bat to have an early advantage in the game.
Form And Fitness
The South African camp will be bolstered by several crucial players joining them who were busy with the SA20 proceedings. The likes of Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje are likely to return for the Proteas.
The Windies will look forward to fancying their chances with the return of their skipper, Shai Hope, who was playing the SA20 with the Pretoria Capitals. Roston Chase had led them in the first game.
SA vs WI Score Prediction
The Centurion is often known as one of the highest-scoring grounds in South Africa, and hence, the first innings total might be somewhere in the range of 180-200. However, any total seems achievable on this venue if the match is not interrupted by the rain.
SA vs WI: Players To Perform Prediction
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Dewald Brevis
West Indies: Shai Hope, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford
SA vs WI: Best Batter Prediction
South Africa: Quinton de Kock or Aiden Markram or Dewald Brevis
West Indies: Brandon King or Shai Hope or Sherfane Rutherford
SA vs WI: Best Bowler Prediction
South Africa: George Linde or Marco Jansen
West Indies: Gudakesh Motie or Jayden Seales
Conclusion: Who Will Win The SA vs WI 2nd T20I?
South Africa have already made a positive start to their campaign and have proved why they will have the home advantage in the series. Considering the recent form and the strengthened squad of the Proteas, South Africa can be given the upper hand in this match. For the Windies, it is a do-or-die game.
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