Written By: Alex Maathai

Two unbeaten giants. One high-stakes showdown. South Africa and West Indies collide in what promises to be the most electrifying contest of the Super Eights stage at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

Aiden Markram’s battle-hardened Proteas, fresh off a stunning win over India, face a West Indies side brimming with explosive talent and backed by five straight victories. 

With semifinal spots on the line and every run counting, neither team can afford a slip-up. Match 47 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Super Eights Group 1, gets underway at 3:00 PM IST on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and with big hitters, fiery pace, and nerves of steel on both sides, this one has all the ingredients of a classic. Buckle up, cricket fans. The knockout race just got real.

SA vs WI Super 8s Match Details

DetailInfo
Match47th Match, Super 8 Group 1 (X3 v X4)
SeriesICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
DateFebruary 26, 2026
Time3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT
VenueNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

SA vs WI Super 8s Squads

#West IndiesSouth Africa
1Shai Hope (c/wk)Aiden Markram (c)
2Brandon KingQuinton de Kock (wk)
3Shimron HetmyerRyan Rickelton
4Rovman PowellDewald Brevis
5Sherfane RutherfordDavid Miller
6Romario ShepherdTristan Stubbs
7Jason HolderMarco Jansen
8Matthew FordeCorbin Bosch
9Akeal HoseinKagiso Rabada
10Gudakesh MotieKeshav Maharaj
11Shamar JosephLungi Ngidi
12Quentin SampsonGeorge Linde
13Jayden SealesAnrich Nortje
14Roston ChaseKwena Maphaka
15Johnson CharlesJason Smith

Where to Watch SA vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 Live?

JioHotstar
Source – The Hindu
CountryTV BroadcasterStreaming Platform
South AfricaSuperSportSuperSport App, DStv
IndiaStar SportsJioHotstar
West Indies (Caribbean)ESPN Caribbean / Flow SportsFlow Sports App
United KingdomSky SportsSky Go, NOW
USA & CanadaWillow TVWillow by Cricbuzz
AustraliaFox CricketKayo Sports
New ZealandSky Sport NZSky Go, TVNZ+
Rest of WorldICC.tv

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Official Streaming Apps For SA vs WI

App NameAvailable InSubscription
JioHotstarIndiaFree with Jio / Premium
SuperSport AppSouth AfricaDStv Subscription
Willow by CricbuzzUSA, CanadaPaid Subscription
Sky GoUKSky Subscription
Kayo SportsAustraliaSubscription Required
ICC.tvSelect RegionsPay-per-match / Pass

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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