SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, South Africa vs West Indies T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the South Africa vs West Indies T20I series 2026 between SA vs WI to be played in Paarl.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will begin in a couple of weeks time and the two-time champion West Indies have reached South Africa for a three-match T20I series. West Indies recently lost a T20I series against Afghanistan in the UAE.

But some of their key players were not part of it, but have now returned for the upcoming series. Shai Hope will lead the tourists, and they will look to challenge the Proteas. On the other hand, South Africa have picked their top performers from the recently concluded SA20 2025-26.

These players will represent them in the upcoming ICC event. The first T20I is scheduled to be played on Tuesday at Boland Park, starting at 9:30 PM IST. Aiden Markram will lead the Proteas.

SA vs WI: Match Details

• Match: South Africa (SA) vs West Indies(WI), 1st T20I, South Africa vs West Indies T20I series 2026
• Match Date: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 09:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 04:00 PM GMT / 06:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

SA vs WI: Head-to-Head: SA (12) – WI (14)

A total of 26 matches have been played between these two sides in the T20Is. West Indies have managed 14 wins, whereas South Africa have won 12 matches.

SA vs WI: Weather Report

It will be sunny and clear conditions on Tuesday in Paarl. As predicted the temperature is likely to hover around 26°C with the humidity ranging between 45 and 50 percent.

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The wicket in Paarl is even better for T20 cricket. It has help for the fast bowlers with good bounce and pace. The wicket will be dry, and spinners will also get some grip. However, the batters who can stay for a while can play their shots. The average score here is around 160-170 in the first innings.

SA vs WI: Predicted XIs:

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.

West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SA vs WI Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton

Batters: Brandon King, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Corbin Bosch

Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Akeal Hosein

Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram || Captain Second-Choice: Romario Shepherd

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jason Holder || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Corbin Bosch

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SA vs WI Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton

Batters: Brandon King, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Corbin Bosch, George Linde

Bowler: Anrich Nortje

Captain First-Choice: Ryan Rickelton || Captain Second-Choice: Dewald Brevis

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shai Hope || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Brandon King

SA vs WI: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Stubbs, Jansen, and De Kock are not available for the first game, and South Africa will be a little inexperienced. Hence, we back West Indies to win the first T20I in Paarl.

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