South Africa will look to complete a series whitewash when they face West Indies in the 3rd and final T20I of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 at the iconic The Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, January 31.
Having already sealed the series, the Proteas will aim to finish strong at home, while the West Indies seek a consolation win to salvage pride ahead of upcoming assignments.
Below is The Betting Professionals’ (TBP) expert analysis, including match preview, team news, head-to-head record, pitch report, betting odds, and prediction.
SA vs WI – Match Details (3rd T20I, 2026)
Match | South Africa vs West Indies |
Match No. | 3rd T20I |
Format | T20I |
Date | 31 January 2026 |
Time | 9:30 PM IST |
Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
Series | West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 |
Match Preview: South Africa vs West Indies – 3rd T20I
South Africa have dominated the series and will use this final game to fine-tune combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup. West Indies, meanwhile, will be desperate to correct bowling issues that have cost them dearly, particularly after conceding a successful 222-run chase in the previous match.
South Africa (SA) Preview
With the series already in the bag, South Africa are expected to rotate slightly while maintaining intensity.
In-form batters: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton
Key bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, George Linde
Their batting depth and pace-firepower have overwhelmed the visitors throughout the series, and the hosts will be keen to cap it off with a comprehensive 3–0 sweep.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI
Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka
West Indies (WI) Preview
West Indies showed batting intent in the second T20I but were let down by their bowling, which struggled to contain South Africa’s aggressive top order.
Batting standouts: Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford
Bowling bright spot: Akeal Hosein
To avoid a whitewash, the Caribbean side must find early breakthroughs and improve death-over execution—something that has been missing so far.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI
Shai Hope (C & WK), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales
South Africa vs West Indies Head-to-Head (T20Is)
Matches Played: 28
South Africa Wins: 14
West Indies Wins: 14
📊 Perfectly balanced rivalry
Pitch Report – The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The Wanderers is traditionally a high-scoring venue, especially in T20 cricket.
True bounce and quick outfield
New ball offers pace and carry for fast bowlers
Chasing sides often favoured due to dew
📌 Winning the toss and bowling first could be key
South Africa vs West Indies Betting Odds – 3rd T20I
As per the latest 1xBet odds:
South Africa to Win: 1.40
West Indies to Win: 3.04
📈 Strong favourites: South Africa
South Africa vs West Indies Win Probability
According to Google’s prediction model:
South Africa: 70% chance of winning
West Indies: 30% chance of winning
📊 Odds firmly stacked in South Africa’s favour
SA vs WI Match Prediction – TBP Expert Verdict
South Africa’s batting depth, home advantage, and superior bowling unit make them clear favourites to complete the whitewash. While West Indies have the firepower to challenge, their inability to defend big totals remains a major concern.
✅ TBP Match Prediction: South Africa to Win the 3rd T20I
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