SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for West Indies tour of South Africa 2026

South Africa is set to face the West Indies in the 1st T20 match of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 at the Boland Park, Paarl, on Tuesday, January 27.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 27 Jan 2026, 10:35 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 1st T20 match of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026, South Africa (SA) is set to face the West Indies (WI). South Africa's players can start this series in excellent form. Although they did not perform particularly well against India in their last five-match T20 series, played in December last year, and lost the series 3-1, they are still expected to perform well here.

On the other hand, the West Indies recently experienced a defeat in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, losing the series 2-1. Consequently, there will be considerable pressure on the team to deliver commendable performances in this upcoming series prior to the T20 World Cup. Shai Hope has been appointed to lead the West Indies in this series.

Match Information

South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I

West Indies tour of South Africa, 27 Jan 2026, Tue, 9:30 PM IST ,Boland Park, Paarl

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Boland Park, Paarl

Clear

16.6°C

81% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa

L
NR
L
W
L

West Indies

W
L
L
L
L

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

RD Rickelton, Q de Kock (wk), AK Markram (C), Dewald Brevis, RA Herman, JF Smith, T Stubbs, C Bosch, KA Maharaj, A Nortje, K Rabada

Bench : Kwena Maphaka, L Ngidi, GF Linde, M Jansen

West Indies

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (C), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, AJ Hosein, G Moti-Kanhai

Bench : Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Keacy Carty, Evin Lewis, Matthew Forde, JP Greaves, A Athanaze, Khary Pierre, SK Springer, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Joseph

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Boland Park in Paarl is often a bowling-friendly surface. Fast bowlers can swing the ball, which can make it difficult for batsmen in the early stages of the game. The conditions for batting in the first innings are better than in the second innings, so the captain winning the toss will prefer to bat first on this ground. We have seen many high-scoring matches in the recent SA20 matches held at this venue, so this match is also expected to be a good-scoring match.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

66%

Batting Pitch

168

Average Score

34%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Quinton de Kock SA | WICKETKEEPER

Quinton de Kock has performed well in the recent past. Furthermore, he has scored 187 runs in the last 8 games. He can continue his outstanding SA20 performance in this series as well.

8
VC

Shai Hope WI | WICKETKEEPER

Shai Hope is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. Moreover, he has scored 147 runs in the last 6 games with a strike rate of over 131.

9

Aiden Markram SA | BAT

Aiden Markram has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he has scored 179 runs in the last 6 games. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

7.5

Sherfane Rutherford WI | BAT

Sherfane Rutherford is a middle-order batter. Moreover, he performed outstandingly well in the recent SA20 league. He will definitely be a key player for the West Indies in this series.

8.5

Corbin Bosch SA | BOWL

Corbin Bosch is a brilliant all-rounder and is currently performing well. Moreover, he took 12 wickets in the last 6 games.

8

Romario Shepherd WI | ALL

Romario Shepherd is a top-class all-rounder. Moreover, he took 10 wickets in the last 6 games.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7.5

Rubin Hermann

SA | WK

7

Johnson Charles

WI | WK

Last Updated On - Jan 27 2026 10:35 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

WI

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Quinton de Kock
C

8.5

Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Shai Hope

8

Aiden Markram

9

Brandon King

7.5

Sherfane Rutherford
VC

7.5

Jason Holder

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Corbin Bosch

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

Jayden Seales

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

WI

Credits Left
11/100

Head To Head
Quinton de Kock

8.5

Ryan Rickelton
C

8.5

Shai Hope
VC

8

Dewald Brevis

8

Jason Smith

7

Aiden Markram

9

Brandon King

7.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Jason Holder

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Corbin Bosch

8.5

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