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SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for West Indies tour of South Africa 2026

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SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for West Indies tour of South Africa 2026

South Africa is set to face the West Indies in the 1st T20 match of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 at the Boland Park, Paarl, on Tuesday, January 27.

Preview

In the 1st T20 match of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026, South Africa (SA) is set to face the West Indies (WI). South Africa’s players can start this series in excellent form. Although they did not perform particularly well against India in their last five-match T20 series, played in December last year, and lost the series 3-1, they are still expected to perform well here.

On the other hand, the West Indies recently experienced a defeat in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, losing the series 2-1. Consequently, there will be considerable pressure on the team to deliver commendable performances in this upcoming series prior to the T20 World Cup. Shai Hope has been appointed to lead the West Indies in this series.

Match Information

Probable PlayingXI

South Africa

Q de Kock, A Nortje, AK Markram(C), Dewald Brevis, JF Smith, T Stubbs, RD Rickelton, RA Herman, C Bosch, KA Maharaj, K Rabada

Bench: Kwena Maphaka, L Ngidi, GF Linde, M Jansen

West Indies

Shai Hope(C), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, AJ Hosein, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Johnson Charles, Jayden Seales, G Moti-Kanhai

Bench: Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Keacy Carty, Evin Lewis, Matthew Forde, JP Greaves, A Athanaze, Khary Pierre, SK Springer, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Joseph

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)
Weather Report- Clear
Win Prediction- South Africa
Pitch Condition- Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score- 168

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Boland Park in Paarl is often a bowling-friendly surface. Fast bowlers can swing the ball, which can make it difficult for batsmen in the early stages of the game. The conditions for batting in the first innings are better than in the second innings, so the captain winning the toss will prefer to bat first on this ground. We have seen many high-scoring matches in the recent SA20 matches held at this venue, so this match is also expected to be a good-scoring match.
Captains- 8.5

Quinton de Kock SA | WICKETKEEPER

Quinton de Kock has performed well in the recent past. Furthermore, he has scored 187 runs in the last 8 games. He can continue his outstanding SA20 performance in this series as well.

Shai Hope WI | WICKETKEEPER

Shai Hope is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. Moreover, he has scored 147 runs in the last 6 games with a strike rate of over 131.

Avoid Player Message- 7.5

Rubin Hermann- SA | WK- 7

Johnson Charles- WI | WK

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 5 : 6

CreditsLeft- 8.5/100

Ryan Rickelton- 8.5

Aiden Markram- 9
Brandon King- 7.5
Sherfane Rutherford- 7.5

Romario Shepherd- 8

Corbin Bosch- 8.5
Kagiso Rabada- 9
Jayden Seales- 8.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 11/100

Ryan Rickelton- 8.5

Dewald Brevis- 8
Jason Smith- 7
Aiden Markram- 9
Brandon King- 7.5
Sherfane Rutherford- 7.5

Romario Shepherd- 8

Corbin Bosch- 8.5

FAQs – SA vs WI Fantasy 11 Prediction

1. When and where will South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I be played?

The match will be played on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Boland Park, Paarl, starting at 9:30 PM IST.

2. What is the pitch report for Boland Park, Paarl?

The pitch offers early assistance to fast bowlers with swing. Batting is better in the first innings, and teams generally prefer to bat first. The average first-innings score is around 168.

3. Which team has the edge heading into this match?

South Africa have the advantage due to home conditions and a stronger bowling attack. West Indies are under pressure after a recent T20I series loss to Afghanistan.

4. Who are the key fantasy players to watch in SA vs WI?

South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada
West Indies: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

5. What is the match win prediction for SA vs WI?

South Africa are favorites to win the opening T20I based on better squad balance and familiarity with local conditions.

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