ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Predicting West Indies vs South Africa top 3 player battles for match 47 

The West Indies clash with South Africa in match 47 of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 26. Both teams are coming into this contest on the back of huge wins in their previous matches against Zimbabwe and India, respectively.

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Let’s take a look at three player battles to look forward to from the upcoming encounter:

1. Shai Hope vs Marco Jansen

Shai Hope has led the team from the front. In five innings, he has scored 169 runs at an average of 42.25 and a strike rate of 133.08. The right-handed batter has notched up two fifties and would want to get his team off to a solid start at the top of the order. On the other hand, Marco Jansen needs three more wickets to became the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. He has 11 scalps from four games and would want to make the new ball count. He has an average of 12.18 and would be high on confidence after bagging a four-for in the last game against India.

2. Shimron Hetmyer vs Lungi Ngidi

Shimron Hetmyer is the second-highest run-getter in the ongoing tournament. In the last game against Zimbabwe, the southpaw amassed 85 runs off just 34 balls. He has scored 219 runs in five innings at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 185.60. His battle with Lungi Ngidi, South Africa’s most consistent bowler in the tournament, will be key to watch. Ngidi will look to mix his pace and bamboozle the power hitter.

3. David Miller vs Gudakesh Motie

David Miller is another player who will be oozing with confidence, having played a match-winning knock against India in the last game. The southpaw has a lot of experience playing in Ahmedabad and the West Indies would want to see the back of him before he gets himself set at the crease. His rivalry with Gudakesh Motie could be interesting. Motie bagged four wickets in the last game but Miller would like to take the left-arm spinner on. This could give Motie an opportunity to strike.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and West Indies in T20Is?

These two teams have faced each other 26 times in T20Is and the head-to-head stands at 14-12 in favour of the West Indies.

• What happened in the last meeting between these two sides in T20Is?

The West Indies defeated South Africa on January 31, 2026, in Johannesburg by six runs. However, it was an inconsequential match after the Proteas had won the first two T20Is to bag the three-match series.

• Who is the leading run-getter for South Africa and West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026?

Aiden Markram is the leading run-getter for South Africa in the ongoing World Cup. Meanwhile, Shimron Hetmyer is the leading run-scorer for the Caribbean side in the tournament.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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