A high-intensity encounter awaits cricket fans as South Africa vs West Indies is set to take place at 3 pm on 26 February at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With both teams having already secured one win each in the second group stage, the contest has effectively turned into a virtual quarter-final. The West Indies currently sit at the top of the group table, courtesy of a superior net run rate, while South Africa closely trail behind. The stakes could not be higher, the winner of this clash will seal a direct spot in the semi-finals.
The ripple effect of this fixture extends beyond just these two sides. India’s qualification hopes hinge heavily on the outcome of this match, making it one of the most crucial group-stage games of the tournament. The West Indies registered a commanding victory over Zimbabwe in their previous outing, showcasing explosive batting and clinical execution. Meanwhile, South Africa stunned India with a composed and disciplined performance at Ahmedabad.
SA vs WI Head to Head in T20Is
South Africa and West Indies have played 26 T20Is out of which West Indies is ahead with 14 wins while Proteas have won 12 times.
| Matches played | South Africa won | West Indies won | No result |
| 26 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
SA vs WI Head to Head in T20 World Cup
So far in the T20 World Cup, South Africa and West Indies have faced each other 5 times and despite West Indies’ successful overall record in the tournament they have won against South Africa only once.
| Matches played | South Africa won | West Indies won | No result |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team Stats: T20Is
- Most runs: Quinton de Kock (SA) 642 runs in 15 innings
- Most wickets: DJ Bravo (WI) 15 wickets in 15 innings
- Most sixes: Quinton de Kock (SA) 34 sixes
- Best bowling figures: Ryan McLaren (SA) 5/19 in 3.5 overs
- Highest individual score: Faf du Plessis (SA) 119 runs in 56 balls
SA vs WI: Team-wise T20I ranking
- South Africa ranking: 5th
- West Indies ranking: 7th
South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team Timeline: T20 World Cup
The first time South Africa and West Indies played against each other in the ICC T20 World Cup was back in 2007 and their latest clash in the tournament came in 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup.
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result |
| 2007 | ICC World Twenty20 | Johannesburg | SA won 8 wickets |
| 2009 | ICC World Twenty20 | The Oval | SA won by 20 runs |
| 2016 | ICC T20 World Cup | Nagpur | WI won by 3 wickets |
| 2021 | ICC T20 World Cup | Dubai | SA won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | ICC World Twenty20 | North Sound | SA won by 3 wickets |
South Africa National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team Players: Team-wise Squad
South Africa’s Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
