The second match of the 2026 T20 series between South Africa and West Indies is scheduled to take place today 29 January 2026 at the Super Sports Park in Pretoria. Since the match is being played today, the full highlights and final results article is currently being compiled.
Here is a special report based on the series situation and performance so far:
South Africa vs West Indies: Special Report on the Second T20 Match
Pretoria: The second match of the three-match series between South Africa and West Indies ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is being played in Pretoria today. The hosts are leading the series 1-0, while this match is the last chance for West Indies to save the series.
First Match Summary
In the first match of the series, South Africa outclassed the West Indies by 9 wickets.
- West Indies Score: 173/7 (20 overs)
- South Africa’s reply: 176/1 (17.5 overs)
- Notable Players: Captain Aiden Markram batted brilliantly and scored an unbeaten 86 runs, while George Linde took 3 wickets for 25 runs and was declared the ‘Player of the Match’.
Second Match Preparations and Key Points
Today’s match is of utmost importance for both the teams. South Africa will try to win the series on home ground, while West Indies captain Rovman Powell is determined to bring stability to his team’s batting line-up.
- Pitch Report: The Super Sports Park pitch is traditionally conducive to fast bowlers, but it has also had a history of high-scoring matches.
- Expected change: West Indies could make a change to their bowling line-up to put pressure on South Africa’s top order.
World Cup preparation
The series is the final leg of both teams’ preparations for the T20 World Cup starting next month. South Africa have been in excellent form in recent matches, with the duo of Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickleton in particular sounding the alarm bells for the opposition
The details of the second match of the T20 series played between South Africa and West Indies in January 2026 are as follows:
South Africa vs West Indies: Proteas win second T20
Centurion: South Africa showed aggressive batting and won the second T20 match against West Indies by 7 wickets. With this victory, South Africa has taken a decisive 0-2 lead in the three-match series and won the series.
Match Summary: West Indies Batting
The match started with South Africa winning the toss and electing to field first. The West Indies batsmen put up a huge total of 221 runs in the allotted 20 overs.
- Shimron Hetmyer played a brilliant game, scoring 75 runs off 42 balls.
- Sharfin Rutherford finally played a lightning-fast innings of 57 runs.
- Keshu Maharaj was the most successful bowler for South Africa, taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs.
Quinton de Kock’s stormy century
Chasing a huge target of 222 runs, South African opener Quinton de Kock turned the tables on the match. He made his 100th T20 match memorable by completing his century in just 43 balls.
- De Kock scored a total of 115 runs off 49 balls, which included 10 towering sixes and 6 fours.
- Young batsman Ryan Rickelton supported him well and scored 77 runs not out off 36 balls.
South Africa achieved this huge target in just 17.3 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Quinton de Kock was adjudged Player of the Match for his excellent performance.
Summary Scorecard
| Team | Score | Featured Players |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 221/4 (20 overs) | Shimron Hetmyer (75), Sharfeen Rutherford (57*) |
| South Africa | 225/3 (17.3 overs) | Quinton de Kock (115), Ryan Rickleton (77*) |
Result: South Africa won by 7 wickets.