The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching an exciting stage as West Indies face South Africa in the 47th match of the tournament. This important Super 8 Group 1 game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, 26 February 2026, at 3:00 PM IST.
This match is crucial as the winning team will secure their place in the semi-final. Both teams are in great form. West Indies are at the top of the Super 8 Group 1 table while South Africa is in second place after beating defending champions India by 76 runs.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known as a high-scoring ground. Fast bowlers get help early, and spinners come into play later. The average first-innings score is around 205 runs. Since it is an evening match and dew is expected, the toss could be very important.
West Indies vs South Africa 47th Match (Super 8) Odds
Bookmakers expect this to be one of the closest matches as both teams are unbeaten in this tournament. There is almost the same return if both teams win.
| Platform | West Indies Win Odds | Toss Odds (West Indies) | Toss Odds (West Indies) | Toss Odds (South Africa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.1 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 2.05 | 1.78 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 2.13 | 1.73 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 2.08 | 1.76 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
West Indies vs South Africa 47th Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | WI vs SA, 47th Match, Super 8 Group 1 |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL, 9:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
West Indies vs South Africa Squad
Here is the squad for both teams in the crucial Super 8 match.
West Indies Squad
Shai Hope (c & wk), Johnson Charles (wk), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Quentin Sampson
South Africa Squad
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje
Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium usually offers a good batting pitch, often producing high-scoring matches.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface is hard and slightly dry with even bounce. It helps batters at the beginning, but later in the match, it starts assisting spin bowlers. |
| Batting Assistance | The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing players to play their shots freely as there is very little swing. |
| Bowling Assistance | Pace bowlers get good bounce with the new ball. As the pitch wears, spinners begin to get turn in the middle overs. |
| Boundaries Dimensions | The square boundaries measure about 73 metres, while the straight boundaries are about 83 metres. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | The typical first-innings score in T20 games here is close to 205 runs. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | As the match will be played in the afternoon, the toss-winning captain will look to bat first. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature will be around 34°C, with hot afternoon conditions. |
| Weather | The weather will be clear with a sunny day. |
| Precipitation | There is no chance of rain during the match. |
| Humidity | A humidity level of 30% will be very comfortable for players despite the high temperature. |
| Wind | Wind speed is expected to be 10 km/h. |
West Indies and South Africa Head-to-Head in T20Is
This rivalry is balanced, with the West Indies holding a very slight edge, having won 15 of 29 matches, while the other team has won 14.
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 29 |
| West Indies Won | 15 |
| South Africa Won | 14 |
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Key Players To Watch
Since the pitch is good for batting, these players will take advantage of the venue to win their 2nd match of the Super 8.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Shai Hope(WI) | 1624 runs in 65 matches at an average of 30.07. |
| Gudakesh Motie (WI) | 49 wickets in 49 matches at an economy rate of 7.85. |
| Jason Holder (WI) | 802 runs and 106 wickets in 94 matches. |
| Quinton de Kock (RSA) | 3038 runs in 107 matches at an average of 31.31. |
| Lungi Ngidi (RSA) | 86 wickets in 61 matches at an average of 8.64. |
| Dewald Brevis (RSA) | 621 runs in 27 matches at an average of 25.87.. |
