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West Indies
South Africa
West Indies and South Africa will face each other in Match 47 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams enter this contest with momentum, having won all 5 of their matches recently.
South Africa will arrive after a convincing win against India at the same venue, which will give them confidence with the conditions. West Indies will rely on their success while setting targets, having won 3 of their 5 matches at this tournament while batting first.
Both teams come into the game with 5 consecutive wins and are the only undefeated teams at this T20 World Cup. Head-to-head numbers slightly favour West Indies, who have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between the two sides. However, South Africa will take confidence from their chasing record, as they won both previous matches against the West Indies while batting second.
South Africaโs opening pair of Markram and de Kock have shown better form and consistency in this World Cup, while West Indies opener Brandon King has struggled against the new ball.
The betting tip is...
Highest Opening Partnership - SA
64 %
36 %
West IndiesSouth AfricaShai Hope has scored 150+ runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 135, showing impact despite mixed consistency. Shimron Hetmyer will arrive in strong form after smashing 85 off 34 balls against Zimbabwe, including 7 sixes and 7 fours, with 5 sixes coming in a single over. Rovman Powell will add momentum after his 59 off 35 in the same game.
Rutherford will continue his finishing role after scoring 31 off 13, while Shepherdโs 21 off 10 and Holderโs 13 off 4 will highlight the depth in the lower order. Hetmyer has already scored 200+ runs in this World Cup, while Rutherford has crossed 150+ runs.
The bowling attack will rely on Shamar Josephโs pace in the powerplay. Jason Holder will provide control with his 8 wickets so far. Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein will build pressure through spin, after taking 4 and 3 wickets respectively in the last match. West Indies spinners have taken 20+ wickets in this tournament.
Hope, Hetmyer and Powell are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c, wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock are the key batters with fifties earlier in this World Cup. The middle order will take confidence from the last game, where David Miller scored 63 off 35, Dewald Brevis added 45 off 29, and Tristan Stubbs finished strongly with an unbeaten 44 off 24.
South Africaโs batting unit will remain balanced with power and stability through the middle overs. The bowling attack will rely on variations, especially slower balls that have worked well. Marco Jansen will lead the pace attack after his 4-wicket haul against India, taking his tally to 11 wickets.
Lungi Ngidi will support with 8 wickets in his last 4 matches. Keshav Maharaj will control the middle overs after taking 3 wickets in the previous match, while Corbin Bosch will add support after picking up 2 wickets.
Markram, De Kock and Miller are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj
South Africa will enter this match with stronger stability at the top order, which will likely give them an early advantage. Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock have already scored runs in this World Cup and will look more settled against the new ball.
West Indies have shown strong middle-order power, but Brandon Kingโs recent struggles early in the innings will put pressure on their start. Marco Jansen and the pace unit will also challenge the West Indies' top order.
Considering current form and opening combinations, South Africa will likely dominate early phases and go on to win this match.
