by The 47th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in the Super 8 phase will take place on February 26 between West Indies and South Africa at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Indian cricket team and its fans will be closely monitoring this clash, as the result will directly affect the semi final qualification scenario of the defending champions. A win for South Africa will make things slightly easier for India, while a win for the Caribbean side will make India’s path to the semi finals far more difficult.
Both teams are unbeaten so far in this tournament, and both West Indies and South Africa registered big wins by huge margins in their previous matches, which will boost their confidence. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST and is expected to be one of the most watched non-Indian matches of the entire tournament.
Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium for WI vs SA T20I (Feb 26, 2026)
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad generally favours pacers who can bowl with variation and consistently deliver slow paced balls. Off spinners are usually not very effective on this track because of the ground dimensions.
Anything above 170 is considered a par score on this surface, as batting becomes much more difficult in the second innings. Dew is not expected to make a major impact in this game, so winning the toss and choosing to bat first will be the smart option.
Expected Playing XIs for West Indies vs South Africa
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
Rain Forecast for WI vs SA Super 8 Match (Feb 26, 2026)
The weather will remain clear and sunny for match 47 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between West Indies and South Africa on Thursday, February 26. The temperature is expected to stay around 32 to 34 degrees Celsius between 3:00 PM IST and 7:00 PM IST.
Humidity will be around 22 percent and the chances of rain are 0 percent. Wind speed is expected to be around 10 km/h. Fans can look forward to a full 40 overs contest, and players should have a reasonably comfortable time on the field due to the low humidity levels.
Winner Predictions and Odds for WI vs SA Super 8 Match
Considering the current form of both sides, these are the winning odds for West Indies and South Africa in the 47th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026:
- West Indies chances of winning: 43 percent
- South Africa chances of winning: 57 percent
South Africa have a clear edge in this match because they have been playing the majority of their matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium and are quite familiar with the conditions. Lungi Ngidi with the ball and David Miller with the bat can seriously dent West Indies hopes of winning this contest.
For West Indies, all eyes will be on Shimron Hetmyer once again, as he can be very destructive against South African bowlers, especially their spinners like Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram. Motie, Akeal, and Shamar will need to take regular wickets if West Indies want to keep their chances alive in this game.
- Our final prediction: South Africa will win this match.
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