High voltage T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 A clash awaits as two-time champions West Indies take on last edition’s runners-up South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, February 26.
Both sides have started the Super 8 stage with big wins and this fixture could go a long way in shaping the semi-final race. With the momentum on their side, each team will see this as a chance to highlight their title ambitions.
They are currently leading Group 1 after the West Indies It shook the 107-run victory over Zimbabwea result that significantly boosted their net run rate. South Africa came very close, stunning eventual champions India with a convincing 76-run win. Another win here would almost certainly seal a place in the last four, while a loss would throw everything into the final group match.
WI vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 26 (Thursday); 07:00 IST / 1:30 GMT
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Mumbai
WI vs SA Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 26| South Africa won by: 12 | West Indies Won: 14 | No result: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium surface can offer a fair battle between bat and ball. Early in the match, shot preparation may not be straightforward, so batsmen will need to settle down and build their shots carefully rather than going hard from the first ball. Once they catch their eye, though, the pitch tends to play better, allowing them to extend their range and increase their scoring rate.
For bowlers, bounces are generally not easily accessible on a real surface. A big pitch can also limit boundaries, turning well-timed shots into singles. To be successful, bowlers must remain disciplined, vary their pace and length, and hit tight lines consistently to create pressure and force mistakes.
Groups
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith
WI vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies win the toss first
- West Indies power play score: 30-40 (6 overs)
- West Indies Total Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- South Africa win the toss first
- South Africa powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- South Africa’s total score: 190-200
Match Result: South Africa will win the competition.
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