Full details of today’s match prediction
The cricket fans are ready to witness another great battle of World Cup T20. The 47th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be played between the West Indies and South Africa on Thursday February 26, 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. We post safely, accurately and securely match prediction for today of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
WI vs SA match overview
West Indies had a good start to the Super Eight matches of this edition of the T20 World Cup and they had won their first match of Super Eight. They top the points table of Super 8 Group 1. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will perform well in this match as well. South Africa also had a good start to the Super Eight matches of this tournament and they had won their first Super Eight match. They are placed second on the points table of Super 8 Group 1. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will perform well in this match as well.
West Indies Reviews
West Indies had won their most recent match of this tournament against Zimbabwe by a handsome margin of 107 runs. They lost the toss and were allowed to bat first. The execution of their batting order was good and they scored 254 runs in their 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer was their side’s most successful and highest run-scorer with 85 runs to his name off 34 balls with the help of seven boundaries and the same huge sixes. Rovman Powell also performed well in the previous match, scoring 59 runs off 34 balls with the help of four boundaries and the same huge sixes.
Sherfane Rutherford also performed well in the previous match and was not out after scoring 31 points, while Romario Shepherd managed to score 21. The West Indies bowling unit also performed well in the previous match, defending the 255-run target. They leaked 147 runs and sent the entire Zimbabwe team back to the pavilion in 17.4 overs. Gudakesh Motie was their side’s most successful and highest wicket-taker with four wickets to his name in four overs at 28 runs. Akeal Hosein also performed well in the previous match and picked up three wickets while conceding 28 runs in four overs. Matthew Forde picked two wickets, while Jason Holder had one wicket to his name. Shamar Joseph was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket.
South Africa Reviews
South Africa had won their previous match of this tournament against India by a margin of 76 runs. They won the toss and decided to bat first. The execution of their batting order was good and they scored 187 runs in their 20 overs. David Miller was their side’s most successful and highest run-scorer with 63 runs to his name off 35 balls with the help of seven boundaries and three huge sixes. Dewald Brevis also performed well in the previous match, scoring 45 runs off 29 balls with the help of three boundaries and the same huge sixes.
Tristan Stubbs also performed well in the previous match and was not out after scoring 44 points, while Ryan Rickelton managed to score seven. South Africa’s bowling unit also performed well in the previous match, defending the 188-run target. They leaked 111 runs and sent the entire India team back to the pavilion in 18.5 overs. Marco Jansen was their side’s most successful and highest wicket-taker with four wickets to his name in 3.5 overs at 22 runs. Keshav Maharaj also performed well in the previous match and picked up three wickets while conceding 24 runs in three overs. Corbin Bosch had two wickets to his name, while the skipper, Aiden Markram, picked one wicket. Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi were the bowlers who failed to pick a wicket.
West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Matches Record
West Indies had played against South Africa in 29 T20 cricket matches where they had won 15 matches while South Africa had won 14 matches against West Indies.
Favorite team in today’s match prediction
West Indies are generally a strong team compared to South Africa, at least on paper. According to our T20 World Cup match prediction, West Indies is the favorite team to win this match. There are many factors that make West Indies a favorite team to win this match. Some of the most important factors are mentioned under:
- West Indies had performed well in this tournament
- West Indies’ batting order is strong
- West Indies’ bowling unit is also strong
- South Africa is also a strong team
- South Africa’s bowling unit is strong
Winning odds of today’s match for both teams
West Indies are full of experienced and young players from the t20 format. The batting order of this team is also strong and some well-known batsmen of the t20 format are part of this team’s squad, so the chances of winning today’s match for West Indies have been increased. The comparison of who will win the cricket match today and who will win the cricket match today is stated as below.
West Indies have a 58% chance of winning this match
South Africa has a 42% chance of winning this match
Toss prediction in today’s match prediction
The toss plays an important role in deciding all matches of the T20 World Cup. Having a good total on the board is always a big advantage in these types of big matches. According to our toss prediction, the team that wins the toss can choose to bat first. Recall that a total of six matches of the ICC T20 World Cup were played at this venue and all the matches were won by the first team.
Pitch report and conditions for today’s match
The 47th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. We had noted in the previous matches played here that the pitch here at this location is good for batting. The pitch is bouncy and fast and scoring runs is not that easy in ealy and middle overs. We hope that the surface will become slower and a bit more difficult for hitting in this match. A score of 180 will be difficult to achieve.
Weather forecast for today’s match
The weather forecast for today’s match in Ahmedabad predicts some cloud cover on the match day and the weather forecast also predicts some chance of rain, but we are hoping for a full and uninterrupted match.
Who will win West Indies vs South Africa, 47th World Cup Match 2026
Who will win the 47th World Cup match between the West Indies and South Africa in 2026? Toss-SA
Who will win the 47th World Cup match between the West Indies and South Africa in 2026? matchup
Loading…Possible playing XI of both teams for this match
West Indies
Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Key players to keep an eye on
Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, David Miller and Marco Jansen are key players to watch in this match.
Dream 11 predictions for today’s match
Dream11 Prediction for West Indies vs South Africa, 47th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After checking the availability of the latest player, the Dream 11 team for this match of West Indies vs South Africa is listed below.
WI vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Team
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Today’s competition time and date
Date: Thursday February 26, 2026
Time: 09:30 GMT / 15:00 LOCAL / 15:00 IST
Match today’s location details, facts and history
Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Opened: 1982
Capacity: 132,000
Known as: Motera Gujarat Stadium, Sardar Patel Stadium
Ends: Adani Pavilion End, GMDC End
Time zone: UTC +05:30
Home of: Gujarat, Gujarat Titans
Spotlight: Yes
Curator: Bagira Thakur
Venue scoring pattern in T20s
Total number of matches: 16
Matches won batting first: 11
Matches won first in bowling: 5
Average score in the first innings: 174
Average score in the second innings: 148
Highest total recorded: 234/4 (20 Ovs) By IND vs NZ
Lowest total recorded: 66/10 (12.1 Ovs) By NZ vs IND
Highest score chased: 178/3 (17.1 Ovs) By RSA vs NZ
Lowest score defended: 107/7 (20 Ovs) By WIW vs INDW
West Indies T20 World Cup squad
Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
South Africa T20 World Cup squad
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs.
Disclaimer
We have given you the above mentioned match prediction for today based on our research, insight and analysis. You can consider the point we have given you and the 47th and the decision you have to make is yours.
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