South Africa Carry forward with significant momentum after 9-wicket win in 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park west indies Early in the series. with ICC T20 World Cup 2026 With just a few weeks to go, both teams are using this series as a final dress rehearsal to fine-tune their teams.
Main stories before the second T20 match
- Proteas reinforcement: After resting key players in Paarl, South Africa hope to welcome heavy hitters Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbsand pace leader marco janson. His inclusion makes an already dominant side even more formidable.
- West Indies’ batting is bad: In the first game, the Caribbean team had to struggle a lot to gain momentum. Shimron Hetmyer (32 out of 48). To level the series, they need more significant contributions, especially from the top order brandon king And Johnson Charles.
- George Linde’s Purple Patch: Notably, Linde has recently performed brilliantly in the first T20I, taking 3 for 25. His ability to control and provide wickets in the middle overs has become a key asset aiden markram.
South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20 match, teams
South Africa: Luan-Dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brewis, Rubin Harman, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosh, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Mafaka, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Ethan Bosh, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Matthew Forde, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jaden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Moti
supersport park pitch report
The surface at SuperSport Park is a stark contrast to the slower decks seen in the series opener in Paarl. Known as one of the fastest and bounciest pitches in South Africa, this pitch is a seamer’s paradise, providing vital carry and zip, especially with the new ball. While the extra bounce may trouble batsmen initially, the high altitude of the Highveld means that the ball travels much further through thin air, making it a “six-hitting” ground once the batsman is set.
Statistically, fast bowlers have historically dominated here, accounting for almost 80% of wickets taken in T20Is at this venue, while spinners often struggle for rhythm. With an average first innings score of 176 (and the recent trend is getting closer to 190+), fans can expect a high-scoring thriller.
SuperSport Park statistics and records
- Total T20I matches: 19
- Matches won by batting first: 9
- Matches won by bowling first: 9
- Average score of first innings: 176
- Average score of second innings: 161
- Highest total recorded: 259/4 (18.5 overs) South Africa vs West Indies
- Lowest total recorded: 100/10 (12.2 overs) South Africa vs Pakistan
- Highest score chased: 259/4 (18.5 overs) South Africa vs West Indies
- Defense of Minimum Score: 126/5 (10 overs) South Africa vs Sri Lanka