ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: 3 West Indies players to watch for in SA vs WI Match 47

South Africa will take on the West Indies cricket team in Match No. 47 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight Group A on February 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. South Africa have been in dominant form, remaining unbeaten in the group stage with wins over New Zealand, Canada, UAE, and Afghanistan, before defeating hosts India in their first Super Eight fixture. West Indies, meanwhile, qualified for the Super Eight after victories against England, Italy, Scotland, and Nepal, and defeated Zimbabwe in their opening Super Eight game.

Here are three West Indies players to watch out for in Match No.47 of the SA vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026:

Shimron Hetmyer

Left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer has been in sublime form throughout the World Cup, producing match-changing scores in key games. He scored 64 against Scotland and 23 against England in the group stage. Hetmyer then made 46* against Nepal but managed only one run against Italy. In West Indies’ first Super Eight game against Zimbabwe at Wankhede Stadium, he delivered a match-winning knock of 85, helping his team post a big total. Overall, Hetmyer has scored 219 runs in five World Cup innings at an average of 54.75. In T20Is, he has accumulated 1564 runs in 80 matches at a strike rate of 138.89, including nine fifties.

Gudakesh Motie

Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has been a key wicket-taker for the team. He took 1/29 against Scotland and impressed with 3/33 against England. After going wicketless in one match while scoring 17 runs, he bounced back with 2/24 against Italy. In the Super Eight opener versus Zimbabwe, he shone with 4/28, showcasing his skill and control. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Motie can exploit the larger ground dimensions to pick up crucial wickets and tighten South Africa’s innings.

Jason Holder

All-rounder Jason Holder is another crucial player for the West Indies. He took 3/30 against Scotland and scored 33 runs against England while going wicketless. Against Nepal, Holder produced a match-turning 4/27, though he failed to take wickets against Italy. In the Super Eight opener versus Zimbabwe, he claimed 1/25, contributing valuable breakthroughs. The right-arm pacer can be particularly effective in Ahmedabad, using his variation, line, and length to trouble South African batters. Overall, Holder has taken 106 wickets in 94 T20Is at an average of 26.88 and an economy of 8.68.

West Indies squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

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