SA vs WI Prediction, T20I Series 2026, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

South Africa will face the West Indies in the second match of the three-game T20I series at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, January 29.

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Delving into the details of the first T20I, the West Indies posted a good-looking total of 173/7 in 20 overs, thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's 48-run knock. George Linde was impressive with his three-wicket haul.

In the chase, South Africa sealed the deal in 17.5 overs with nine wickets in hand. Aiden Markram was the wrecker-in-chief with an 86-run knock off 47 balls. Ryan Rickelton (40*) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (44) were exceptional in the chase.

SA vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details

Match: South Africa vs West Indies, T20I Series 2026, Match 2

Time & Date: 9:30 PM IST, Thursday, January 29

Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

SA vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report

The average first-innings score at this venue in the recently concluded SA20 season was 173. We can expect the captain, who won the toss, to bowl first and put pressure on the opposition. Any score above 180 would be a tough ask for the chasing side.

SA vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs

South Africa

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka.

West Indies

Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase (c), Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.

SA vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: South Africa.

These two sides played a total of 27 T20Is against each other. While South Africa could secure only 13 wins, the West Indies bagged 14 victories to take the lead. However, with the Proteas starting the series on a winning note, we can expect them to continue their winning momentum, thanks to their home advantage.

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