West Indies tour of South Africa (2026) - 3 T20Is

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A 3-match T-20 series is going on between West Indies and South Africa. Venue is South Africa.

The South Africa vs West Indies 2026 bilateral series will focus exclusively on T20 Internationals, reflecting the growing importance of the format in global cricket. The tour will allow both teams to test bench strength, refine combinations, and prepare for upcoming ICC tournaments.

South Africa will enjoy home advantage, playing across varied conditions ranging from coastal venues to high-altitude grounds. Meanwhile, the West Indies will aim to adapt quickly and showcase their power-hitting depth and bowling versatility.

South Africa won the first game today.

 

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South Africa should win 3-0.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Captain Aiden Markram produced a superb knock, backed up by an excellent bowling display from George Linde, as South Africa cruised to a dominant nine-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening T20I at Boland Park on Tuesday.

Asked to bat first, the West Indies put up a competitive 173 for 7 from their 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with a brisk 48 off 32 balls, striking four fours and three sixes. Rovman Powell chipped in with 29 from 25 deliveries, while opener Brandon King made a rapid 27 off 16 balls, including five boundaries and a six. Captain Roston Chase also contributed 22 off 18 balls with two fours.

South Africa’s bowling was led by George Linde, who returned impressive figures of 3 for 25 in his four overs. Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch provided strong support, claiming two wickets each.

In reply, the Proteas made light work of the chase, reaching the target in 17.5 overs with only one wicket down. Markram anchored the innings with an unbeaten 86 from 47 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes. Ryan Rickelton added a steady 40 off 32 balls, while opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius impressed with 44 from 28 deliveries, laced with six boundaries and a six.

Roston Chase was the lone wicket-taker for the West Indies, as the rest of the bowling attack failed to trouble the South African batters.

The second T20I of the series is scheduled to be played in Centurion on Thursday.

 

[Human786]

WI 138/2 in 13 ...

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Windies have thrown it away from what it looked like 220 would now be way less.

 

[Kianig89]

Too much cricket going on , hard to keep pace with daily life routine

 

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Too much cricket going on , hard to keep pace with daily life routine

Yup.

Cricket has been ruined by overcommercialization and petty politics.

 

[Human786]

WI smoking ... 206/4 , over to go .

 

[Human786]

Target 222

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Didn't see that coming from Windies ending with 221

De Kock now smashing a 20 ball 50 in his 100th T20 international match

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Saffers are bludeoning the ball

 

[Human786]

Sad to witness such simple chase ... SAF 211/2 in 16

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock produced a breathtaking century as South Africa defeated West Indies by seven wickets in a run-fest second T20I at SuperSport Park on Thursday, sealing the three-match series 2-0.

After being put in to bat, the visitors piled up a daunting 221/4 in 20 overs, powered by aggressive innings from Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, and a solid knock from opener Brandon King.

Hetmyer led the charge with a scintillating 75 off 42 balls, laced with eight fours and three sixes. Rutherford provided late fireworks, remaining unbeaten on 57 off 24 deliveries, striking five fours and four sixes, while King contributed a valuable 49 off 30 balls, including five boundaries and three maximums.

For the Proteas, Keshav Maharaj was the standout bowler, finishing with impressive figures of 2/22 in four overs, while Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen chipped in with one wicket each.

In response, South Africa made light work of the stiff target, cruising to victory at 222/3 in 17.3 overs, courtesy of a match-winning knock from De Kock. The left-hander was in devastating form, smashing 115 off just 49 balls, which featured six fours and 10 sixes.

Ryan Rickelton played an equally crucial supporting role, remaining unbeaten on 77 off 36 balls, decorated with nine fours and three sixes.

For West Indies, Akeal Hosein was the most effective bowler, returning figures of 2/41, while Matthew Forde picked up a wicket.

The third and final T20I of the series is scheduled to be played in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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[RedwoodOriginal]

For West Indies, Akeal Hosein was the most effective bowler, returning figures of 2/41, while Matthew Forde picked up a wicket.

The third and final T20I of the series is scheduled to be played in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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I thought only DAWN News did this

 

[Human786]

Pathetic seeing 222 being mowed down like this !!!

 

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Brilliant century from QDK.

Modern day Gilchrist.