Get ready for an exciting cricket encounter as South Africa take on West Indies in the 1st T20I at Boland Park, Paarl on the 27th.th January 9:30 pm IST.
Get the best SA vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe T20I match of West Indies tour of South Africa 2026. Expert analysis and more.
South Africa vs West Indies Match Preview:
South Africa’s tour of West Indies will begin with the first T20 match, with both teams looking to make a strong start in the shortest format. Additionally, a total of 3 T20 matches will be played at different venues in this series.
Aiden Markram will captain the South African team. Meanwhile, Shai Hope will captain the West Indies team. Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj are among the key players of the South African team. On the other hand, Brandon King, Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein are among the important players of the West Indies team.
Furthermore, these two teams have played many competitive matches across all formats in the past and have developed a strong rivalry over the years. Hence, another exciting encounter is expected as both sides will aim to take an early lead in the series.
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South Africa vs West Indies head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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South Africa |
45 |
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west indies |
16 |
South Africa vs West Indies weather and pitch report:
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temperature |
25°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
151 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
54% |
South Africa vs West Indies Playing 11 (Expected):
South Africa playing 11:
1) Aiden Markram ©
2) Luan-Dre Pretorius
3) Ryan Rickelton
4) Dewald Brevis
5) Rubin Harman
6) Jason Smith
7) Corbin Bosch
8) George Linde
9) Keshav Maharaj
10) Kagiso Rabada
11) Kwena Mafaka
West Indies playing 11: :
1) Shai Hope ©
2) Brandon King
3) Johnson Charles
4) Sherfane Rutherford
5) Roston Chase
6) Shimron Hetmyer
7) Quentin Sampson
8) Matthew Forde
9) Jason Holder
10) Gudakesh Pearl
11) Akil Hussain
Hot Picks for South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Dewald Brewis – Bringing youthful dynamism to the South African setup as a right-handed batsman and leg-break bowler, he has scored 230 runs in his first 9 international matches, showcasing an aggressive scoring rate early in his professional journey. |
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Aiden Markram – Operating as a right-handed batsman and off-break contributor for South Africa, he has scored 2,708 runs and taken 20 wickets in 86 matches, playing the role of a versatile middle-order anchor with consistent tactical leadership qualities. |
Raises up:
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Shai Hope – Serving West Indies as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he has scored an impressive 6,113 runs in 148 matches, establishing himself as a modern ODI standout with a batting average over 50 in the format. |
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Jason Holder – Renowned as a premier all-rounder, the West Indies right-handed batsman and medium pacer has scored 2,237 runs and taken 159 wickets in 138 matches, regularly leading the attack while providing valuable stability in the lower order. |
Budget Selection:
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Keshav Maharaj – Competing for South Africa as a left-arm orthodox spinner, he offers disciplined control, tactical variety and consistent wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. |
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Sherfane Rutherford – As a left-handed batsman anchoring the West Indies’ middle order, he offers clean power-hitting, methodical situational play and reliable finishing ability at the end of the innings. |
South Africa vs West Indies West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Aiden Markram and Dewald Brewis |
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vice captain |
Jason Holder and Shai Hope |
South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Brandon King, Dewald Brewis
- All-rounders – Jason Holder (Vice Captain), Aiden Markram©, Corbin Bosch, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Shai Hope (vice-captain), Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brewis ©
- Allrounder – Jason Holder, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Ford
- Bowlers- Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Amir Jangu |
7.0 credit |
No |
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jason smith |
7.0 credit |
No |
South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
aiden markram |
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gl captaincy option |
dewald brevis |
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choice of punt |
Keshav Maharaj and Sherfane Rutherford |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-5-2 |
South Africa vs West Indies Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team strength and overall head-to-head record, South Africa are expected to win this match.