a high-voltage t20 world cup 2026 super 8 Two-time champions West Indies are set to face last edition’s runners-up South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, February 26.
Both sides started the Super 8 stage with impressive wins, and this encounter could go a long way in shaping the race to the semi-finals. With the momentum on their side, each team will see this as an opportunity to outline their title ambitions.
West Indies are currently on top after Group 1 107 run victory over ZimbabweAs a result of which his net run rate increased significantly. South Africa are close behind, having stunned defending champions India with a thumping 76-run win. Another win here will almost guarantee a place in the last four, while a loss will make everything dependent on the final group match.
West Indies vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 26 February (Thursday); 07:00 PM IST / 1:30 AM GMT
- venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Mumbai
West Indies vs South Africa, head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches played: 26| South Africa won: 12 | West Indies won: 14 | No results: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
There is a possibility of a good encounter between bat and ball on the surface of Narendra Modi Stadium. At the beginning of the innings, it may not be easy to hit strokes, so the batsmen will need to be careful and build their innings rather than going hard from the first ball. However, once they find their sights, the pitch plays better, allowing them to extend their range and increase their scoring rate.
For bowlers, success generally does not come easily on a real surface. A large outfield can also limit boundaries, causing shots taken at the right time to turn into singles. To be successful, bowlers have to remain disciplined, vary their pace and length, and consistently hit hard lines to create pressure and force mistakes.
squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Ford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jensen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, George Linde, Kwena Mafaka, Jason Smith
West Indies vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and batted first
- West Indies Powerplay Score: 30-40 (6 overs)
- West Indies’ total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- South Africa won the toss and batted first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- South Africa’s total score: 190-200
Match Result: South Africa will win the match.
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