South Africa and West Indies (SA vs WI) will play the third match of the current series on 31 January. Home team South Africa is currently leading 2-0 in the 3-match T20 series with one more match left to play.
Cricket West Indies has selected a very exciting group of players for this series and the T20 World Cup 2026. The players need to show their true potential on the field, which they have failed to show against South Africa so far.
This article will cover SA vs NZ 3rd T20I match prediction, toss information, expected score, leading batsman and bowler picks and analysis of which team is likely to win during West Indies tour of South Africa 2026.
South Africa vs New Zealand Match Prediction: Who will win the 3rd T20I?
Match Details:
Match: South Africa vs New Zealand 3rd T20I
Series: West Indies tour of South Africa 2026
Date: 31 January
Time: 9.30 pm local
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Sandton
South Africa vs West Indies Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Record:
According to head-to-head statistics, West Indies and South Africa have the same number of wins over each other in T20 Internationals. After playing 28 matches, both teams have achieved 14 wins against each other; No relationship or match without consequences exists. In recent times South Africa has shown its dominance on the winds.
Pitch Report and Terms:
The pitch at the Wanderers Stadium is expected to be a batting paradise. Like the previous match of the current match, a high scoring match is possible in the third match also. Spinners can help their respective teams in slowing down the run rate of the opposition team. Fast bowlers can try to change the pace to help their team.
SA and WI weather reports:
It may be cloudy in Sandton on January 31. The possibility of rain may increase as the day progresses. The probability of rain may be highest during the match in the evening and night.
South Africa vs West Indies Match Prediction, Probable XI:
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brewis, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Johnson, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Mfaka.
New Zealand: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c/wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein.
Impact of South Africa vs West Indies toss:
The toss is going to be very important due to the weather conditions. The team batting first will try to put as many runs on the scoreboard as possible so that they can maintain a healthy lead when the DLS method is implemented.
Form and Fitness:
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is recovering from injury. He is not likely to play the match.
Score Prediction:
This could be another high-scoring encounter, as the venue is known for its batting-friendly nature. 283 is the highest score ever made by India at this ground in T20Is. In 2015, West Indies scored 236/6, the third highest score at the Wanderers Stadium. A score of over 200 is not impossible in the South Africa vs New Zealand 3rd T20 match.
SA vs England: Players’ performance predictions
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada,
Sri Lanka: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Akeal Hossain, Sherfane Rutherford.
South Africa vs West Indies: Best Batsman Prediction
South Africa: Aiden Markram or Quinton de Kock.
West Indies: Shai Hope or Shimron Hetmyer
South Africa vs West Indies: Best Bowler Prediction
South Africa: Keshav Maharaj or Kagiso Rabada.
West Indies: Akil Hussain or Jason Holder.
Conclusion: Who will win? South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20 match?
Due to West Indies’ poor bowling performance and silly fielding mistakes, South Africa will be the clear favorites to win the match. It will be interesting to see how the West Indies batsmen perform. Only the performance of the batsman can decide the match.
read more: South Africa Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI – 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of South Africa 2026
