West Indies vs South Africa – 47th Match Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4)
The 47th match of Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4) in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see West Indies take on South Africa on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time (9:30 AM GMT).
West Indies enter this Super 8 clash with a powerful and explosive squad. Their batting lineup is led by Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, providing a solid top order and devastating middle-order firepower. Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd add all-round depth and finishing ability.
In the bowling department, West Indies boast a strong and varied attack featuring Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, offering lethal pace and quality spin options well-suited to Ahmedabad day conditions.
South Africa come into this match with a world-class and dangerous unit. Their batting lineup is led by Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, providing strong top-order stability and explosive middle-order acceleration. David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Marco Jansen add finishing power and all-round aggression.
South Africa’s bowling attack is led by Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Corbin Bosch, offering a lethal mix of express pace and quality spin.
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad typically offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting fast bowlers with some seam movement, while spinners get significant grip and turn as the match progresses on a dry surface. In day games, dew is usually minimal, allowing bowlers to maintain control throughout. Batters can play freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 160–185 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: South Africa have 58% chance and West Indies have 42% winning chance.
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