South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match: West Indies and South Africa will battle for a place in the semifinals when they meet in Match 47 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Both teams arrive unbeaten in five matches and having won their respective Super 8 Group 1 openers. South Africa stunned tournament favorite India by 76 runs, while West Indies crushed Zimbabwe by 107 runs. The winner of today's match will advances to the semifinals. The losing side will have one more opportunity in its final Super 8 fixture.
Ahmedabad Weather Forecast
Warm and dry conditions are forecast for the 3 p.m. local start. Temperatures are expected to range between 30-35 degrees Celsius with humidity between 30-40 percent. No rain is predicted.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The surface is expected to offer a balanced contest. Batters may need to settle early before accelerating later in the innings, while bowlers must rely on variation and discipline to extract wickets. A total of 13 T20 internationals have been played at the venue. South Africa will be playing its sixth T20I at the venue and has won four of its previous five matches here, including a Super Over victory. West Indies will be making its T20I debut at the ground.
Squads:
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles
South AfricaProbable XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
West IndiesProbable XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Live streaming and broadcast details
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website with a subscription.
Match Details
Match: West Indies vs South Africa, 47th Match, Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4), ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM Local | 9:30 AM GMT
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
