SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today – South Africa vs West Indies 3rd T20I | West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026
The 3rd T20I between South Africa (SA) and West Indies (WI) caps off the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 on 31 January 2026 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. South Africa have already clinched the series with dominant wins in the first two T20Is, but the final game still offers high fantasy value with big batters and strike bowlers on both sides.
📋 Match Details
| Match | SA vs WI – 3rd T20I, West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | 31 Jan 2026, Saturday — 9:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local) |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Series | West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Toss | To be decided |
| Pitch | Balanced surface, pacers get early movement; batters score freely once set |
| Weather | Clear, dry conditions expected |
🧠 Pitch Report + Weather
At The Wanderers Stadium, the pitch provides a fair contest between bat and ball. Early seams and bounce help pace bowlers, while batters enjoy scoring opportunities once settled. T20 totals often range in the 160–180 bracket here. Weather forecasts predict clear and dry play, so expect a full 20-over match without interruptions.
🔥 Probable Playing XI
(Final XI confirmed once toss happens)
South Africa (SA):
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- Jason Smith
- Corbin Bosch
- Keshav Maharaj
- George Linde
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Kwena Maphaka
West Indies (WI):
- Brandon King
- Shai Hope (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Gudakesh Motie
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
🧠 Dream11 Fantasy Tips
✔ Top order batters like Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King should be priority picks as they’ll face most balls.
✔ All-rounders like Keshav Maharaj, Jason Holder, Rovman Powell can deliver points in both departments.
✔ Pace bowlers (Rabada, Nortje, Seales) likely to pick early wickets on a bouncy Johannesburg surface.
✔ Lock in the final Dream11 team after the official playing XI & toss announcement for maximum accuracy.
⭐ Top Picks
🧑🦱 Batters
- Quinton de Kock (SA) – Big innings threat at top of order.
- Aiden Markram (SA) – Consistent run producer and captaincy contender.
- Shimron Hetmyer (WI) – Power hitting and middle-order stability.
🏏 All-Rounders
- Jason Holder (WI) – Fantasy value with bat and ball.
- Keshav Maharaj (SA) – Spin threat in middle overs.
- Rovman Powell (WI) – Hard-hitting lower order.
🎯 Bowlers
- Kagiso Rabada (SA) – Death bowling impact.
- Anrich Nortje (SA) – Pace + bounce specialist.
- Jayden Seales (WI) – Wicket-taking potential early on.
🎯 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain (C) | Quinton de Kock / Aiden Markram |
| Vice-Captain (VC) | Shimron Hetmyer / Rovman Powell |
Choose leaders with the highest scoring impact across batting and bowling.
📉 Small League Dream11 Team (Balanced)
- Quinton de Kock (C)
- Aiden Markram (VC)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Brandon King
- Dewald Brevis
- Jason Smith
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Keshav Maharaj
- Jayden Seales
- Jason Holder
🏆 Grand League Dream11 Team (High-Reward)
- Quinton de Kock (C)
- Shimron Hetmyer (VC)
- Aiden Markram
- Brandon King
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rovman Powell
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Keshav Maharaj
- Roston Chase
- Gudakesh Motie
📊 Match Prediction
South Africa head into this final T20I with momentum and home advantage, having already sealed the series 2–0. Their deeper batting lineup and potent pace attack make them favourites, but West Indies have match-winners who can turn the game if given early starts. Expect South Africa to be slight favourites to win here.
