West Indies
South Africa
West IndiesICC Men's T20I World Cup, 2026
WIvsSA
Super Eights, Group 1 · Match 47
26-February-202603:00 PM IST
VenueNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
South AfricaPlaying squad announcedReview the latest player, team and matchup information below.
Match analysis
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WI vs SA
Head-to-Head • Stats & Player Spotlight
Last five head-to-head T20Is since 2020

Won
3
Won
2

Most Runs (H2H)
1

Shimron Hetmyer
202
Runs
2

Ryan Rickelton
179
Runs
3

Quinton de Kock
143
Runs
4

Aiden Markram
142
Runs
5

Shai Hope
135
Runs
Most Wickets (H2H)
1

Akeal Hosein
6
Wickets
2

Romario Shepherd
5
Wickets
3

Keshav Maharaj
5
Wickets
4

Gudakesh Motie
4
Wickets
5

Shamar Joseph
4
Wickets
| WI | SA | Winner | Series | Match | Date | Ground | MOTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114/3 (Balls 60) | 118/6 (Balls 60) | WI | West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026 | Match 3, T20I | 31-01-2026 | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Gudakesh Motie |
| 221/4 (Balls 120) | 225/3 (Balls 105) | SA | West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026 | Match 2, T20I | 29-01-2026 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Quinton de Kock |
| 173/7 (Balls 120) | 176/1 (Balls 107) | SA | West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026 | Match 1, T20I | 27-01-2026 | Boland Park, Paarl | George Linde |
| 116/2 (Balls 56) | 108/4 (Balls 78) | WI | South Africa tour of West Indies | Match 3, T20I | 27-08-2024 | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | Romario Shepherd |
| 179/6 (Balls 120) | 149/10 (Balls 118) | WI | South Africa tour of West Indies | Match 2, T20I | 25-08-2024 | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | Romario Shepherd |
Player statistics
Statistics based on the teams’ last five T20Is since 2020

Ground Stats
Narendra Modi Stadium
Ahmedabad
Statistics based on the last five T20Is at this venue since 2020
Historical baseline
Ground trends
Scores, result split and bowling profile
Average Scores
1st innings
191
2nd innings
162
Wickets
Fast Bowlers
30
63% of total
Slow Bowlers
18
38% of total
Winning Percentage
Batting First
Batting Second
No Result
Venue intelligence
What the stats suggest
Patterns from completed matches
AVG 1ST INNINGS
191
Completed matches: 5
Insight
Strong scoring base
Completed first innings have generally landed at a strong level for this format, so the venue has already shown it can sustain substantial totals.
1ST INNINGS RANGE
175 - 213
Low: 175 • High: 213
Insight
Tighter scoring band
The first-innings sample has stayed inside a relatively compact scoring band, which points to a more stable venue pattern so far.
190+ 1ST INNINGS
2
40% of completed matches
Insight
High totals are part of the record
This ground has produced 190+ first innings, but not at such a high rate that every match should be expected to follow that pattern.
150 OR BELOW
0
0% of completed matches
Insight
Few lower-end totals
No completed first innings have finished at 150 or below, so the venue has largely stayed clear of the lower-end band in this sample.
RESULT SPLIT
80% Bat 1st
20% Bat 2nd • 0% NR
Insight
Bat-first results lead
Batting first has produced the better share of results in this sample, although the no-result percentage still forms part of the venue record.
CHASE COMPLETION
103 balls
Avg successful chase: 103 balls
Insight
Chases have room to spare
Successful chases at this venue have often been completed with some room left, rather than only in last-over finishes.
WICKET SPLIT
63% Fast / 38% Slow
Fast: 30 • Slow: 18
Insight
Fast bowlers lead
Fast bowlers account for the larger wicket share in this sample, which gives pace the stronger dismissal footprint at this ground so far.
50+ SCORES
8
30+: 10 • 100+: 0
Insight
Useful batting contributions present
The venue has produced a visible set of 50-plus scores, even if truly massive individual innings have not dominated the sample.
Match archive
Venue records
| First-Inning | Second-Inning | Winner | Series | Match | Date | MOTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA: 187/7 (Balls 120) | IND: 111/10 (Balls 113) | SA | ICC Men's T20I World Cup, 2026 | Match 43, SuperEightGroup1 | 22-02-2026 | David Miller |
| IND: 193/6 (Balls 120) | NED: 176/7 (Balls 120) | IND | ICC Men's T20I World Cup, 2026 | Match 36, GroupA | 18-02-2026 | Shivam Dube |
| NZ: 175/7 (Balls 120) | SA: 178/3 (Balls 103) | SA | ICC Men's T20I World Cup, 2026 | Match 24, GroupD | 14-02-2026 | Marco Jansen |
| SA: 187/6 (Balls 120) | AFG: 187/10 (Balls 118) | SA | ICC Men's T20I World Cup, 2026 | Match 13, GroupD | 11-02-2026 | Lungi Ngidi |
| SA: 213/4 (Balls 120) | CAN: 156/8 (Balls 120) | SA | ICC Men's T20I World Cup, 2026 | Match 9, GroupD | 09-02-2026 | Lungi Ngidi |

WI vs SA
Team Stats • Recent Performances & Top Performers
Recent Performances
WI
WWWWW
W
vs ZIM
23-02-2026
WI - 254/6 (Balls 120)
ZIM - 147/10 (Balls 106)
W
vs ITA
19-02-2026
WI - 165/6 (Balls 120)
ITA - 123/10 (Balls 108)
W
vs NEP
15-02-2026
NEP - 133/8 (Balls 120)
WI - 134/1 (Balls 92)
W
vs ENG
11-02-2026
WI - 196/6 (Balls 120)
ENG - 166/10 (Balls 114)
W
vs SCOT
07-02-2026
WI - 182/5 (Balls 120)
SCOT - 147/10 (Balls 113)
SA
WWWWW
W
vs IND
22-02-2026
SA - 187/7 (Balls 120)
IND - 111/10 (Balls 113)
W
vs UAE
18-02-2026
UAE - 122/6 (Balls 120)
SA - 123/4 (Balls 80)
W
vs NZ
14-02-2026
NZ - 175/7 (Balls 120)
SA - 178/3 (Balls 103)
W
vs AFG
11-02-2026
SA - 187/6 (Balls 120)
AFG - 187/10 (Balls 118)
W
vs CAN
09-02-2026
SA - 213/4 (Balls 120)
CAN - 156/8 (Balls 120)
Top Performers
Last five T20Is
WI
Top performersShimron Hetmyer
185.59SRRomario Shepherd
28RunsGudakesh Motie
7.28EcoMatthew Forde
6WktsSA
Top performersAiden Markram
178.43SRRyan Rickelton
152RunsMarco Jansen
8.46EcoCorbin Bosch
7Wkts
WI vs SA
Player Matchups • T20I
Last five head-to-head T20Is since 2020

BatterShai Hope
VS

BowlerKeshav Maharaj
Runs23
Balls6
Wickets1
Strike rate383.33

BatterShai Hope
VS

BowlerKwena Maphaka
Runs34
Balls14
Wickets0
Strike rate242.86

BatterShai Hope
VS

BowlerAiden Markram
Runs21
Balls6
Wickets0
Strike rate350

BatterSherfane Rutherford
VS

BowlerMarco Jansen
Runs21
Balls5
Wickets0
Strike rate420

BatterShimron Hetmyer
VS

BowlerKeshav Maharaj
Runs45
Balls23
Wickets1
Strike rate195.65

BatterShimron Hetmyer
VS

BowlerKwena Maphaka
Runs30
Balls16
Wickets0
Strike rate187.5

BatterShimron Hetmyer
VS

BowlerCorbin Bosch
Runs21
Balls13
Wickets0
Strike rate161.54

BatterShimron Hetmyer
VS

BowlerAiden Markram
Runs22
Balls10
Wickets0
Strike rate220

BatterShimron Hetmyer
VS

BowlerAnrich Nortje
Runs20
Balls5
Wickets0
Strike rate400

BatterBrandon King
VS

BowlerKagiso Rabada
Runs22
Balls14
Wickets1
Strike rate157.14

BatterBrandon King
VS

BowlerAnrich Nortje
Runs24
Balls7
Wickets0
Strike rate342.86

BatterAiden Markram
VS

BowlerRomario Shepherd
Runs16
Balls13
Wickets2
Strike rate123.08

BatterRyan Rickelton
VS

BowlerRomario Shepherd
Runs32
Balls14
Wickets1
Strike rate228.57

BatterQuinton de Kock
VS

BowlerJason Holder
Runs47
Balls17
Wickets0
Strike rate276.47

BatterAiden Markram
VS

BowlerJason Holder
Runs29
Balls13
Wickets0
Strike rate223.08

BatterRyan Rickelton
VS

BowlerRoston Chase
Runs31
Balls28
Wickets0
Strike rate110.71

BatterQuinton de Kock
VS

BowlerRoston Chase
Runs35
Balls15
Wickets0
Strike rate233.33

BatterAiden Markram
VS

BowlerMatthew Forde
Runs24
Balls13
Wickets1
Strike rate184.62

BatterRyan Rickelton
VS

BowlerMatthew Forde
Runs23
Balls13
Wickets0
Strike rate176.92

BatterAiden Markram
VS

BowlerAkeal Hosein
Runs21
Balls13
Wickets1
Strike rate161.54

BatterQuinton de Kock
VS

BowlerAkeal Hosein
Runs23
Balls12
Wickets1
Strike rate191.67

BatterRyan Rickelton
VS

BowlerAkeal Hosein
Runs28
Balls20
Wickets0
Strike rate140

BatterJason Smith
VS

BowlerAkeal Hosein
Runs25
Balls7
Wickets0
Strike rate357.14

BatterRyan Rickelton
VS

BowlerGudakesh Motie
Runs24
Balls10
Wickets1
Strike rate240

BatterRyan Rickelton
VS

BowlerJayden Seales
Runs22
Balls10
Wickets0
Strike rate220

BatterQuinton de Kock
VS

BowlerJayden Seales
Runs22
Balls6
Wickets0
Strike rate366.67
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