Westindies Tour of SouthAfrica 2026 – Squads ,Schedule Venue & Time | Live Streaming & Full Details |
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The West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 is a vital preparation series for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which begins in February. Originally planned as a five-match series, it has been trimmed to three T20Is to accommodate the World Cup schedule
Schedule & Time
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
| 1st T20I | Jan 27, 2026 | Boland Park, Paarl | 21:30 | 16:00 |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 29, 2026 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 21:30 | 16:00 |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 31, 2026 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 21:30 | 16:00 |
🏏 Squads
Both teams have named strong squads, effectively using this series as a “dress rehearsal” for the upcoming World Cup.
South Africa Squad
Captain: Aiden Markram
Keepers: Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, Rubin Hermann.
Batters: Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith.
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, George Linde, Corbin Bosch.
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka.
Note: David Miller is missing this series due to a groin strain but is expected to be fit for the World Cup.
West Indies Squad
Captain: Shai Hope
Keepers: Johnson Charles, Shai Hope.
Batters: Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford.
All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Quentin Sampson.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.
📺 Live Streaming & Broadcasting
South Africa: Live on SABC 2; streaming available via the SABC Plus app and website.
India: Matches are expected to be available on FanCode or JioCinema (though official confirmation often updates on the day of).
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United Kingdom: Live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
Caribbean: Broadcast details are usually handled by Flow Sports or Rush.






