SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today – South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I
The West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 continues with the 2nd T20 International as South Africa (SA) take on West Indies (WI) at SuperSport Park, Centurion on 29 January 2026. After a commanding win in the first match, SA will look to extend their lead in the series, while WI must bounce back to keep the contest alive. This match offers plenty of fantasy relevance for Dream11 managers, with exciting players on both sides.
📋 Match Details
| Match | SA vs WI – 2nd T20I, West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | 29 Jan 2026, Thursday — 9:30 PM IST |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa |
| Series | West Indies tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Toss / Officials | To be decided |
| Weather | Clear night, possible cool conditions |
| Pitch | Typically batting-friendly with pace and bounce aiding bowlers early on |
🧠 Pitch Report + Weather
Centurion’s SuperSport Park pitch tends to be lively, offering good carry and bounce that can help fast bowlers early, but also rewards batters who get their eye in. Recent trends show high-scoring encounters with competitive totals often above 180+ expected on this ground. The weather forecast suggests clear conditions, perfect for uninterrupted T20 cricket.
🔥 Probable Playing XI
South Africa (SA):
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Dewald Brevis
- Rubin Hermann
- Jason Smith
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kwena Maphaka
West Indies (WI):
- Brandon King
- Johnson Charles (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase (C)
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
- Matthew Forde
🧠 Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Expect top-order batters like Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Brandon King, and Shimron Hetmyer to be focal points for runs.
- All-rounders such as George Linde and Jason Holder offer multi-dimensional Dream11 value.
- Bowlers who can strike at key stages — Kagiso Rabada, Jayden Seales, and Akeal Hosein — can turn the fantasy scoreboard.
- Always confirm final playing XIs post-toss to optimize your Dream11 lineup.
⭐ Top Picks
🧑🦱 Batters
- Aiden Markram (SA) – In stellar form after an unbeaten 86 in the 1st T20I.
- Ryan Rickelton (SA) – Reliable top-order keeper batter.
- Brandon King (WI) – Key anchor for the West Indies batting unit.
🏏 All-Rounders
- George Linde (SA) – Contributes with bat and ball, huge fantasy upside.
- Jason Holder (WI) – All-round threat in batting and seam bowling.
- Dewald Brevis (SA) – Young batter with big-hit potential.
🎯 Bowlers
- Kagiso Rabada (SA) – Strike fast bowler with wicket-taking ability.
- Jayden Seales (WI) – Promising seam threat for Windies.
- Keshav Maharaj (SA) – Spin option for middle overs.
🎯 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain (C) | Aiden Markram / Ryan Rickelton |
| Vice-Captain (VC) | George Linde / Brandon King |
Captains chosen for consistent run scoring and involvement in multiple facets.
📉 Small League Dream11 Team (Balanced)
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Brandon King
- Dewald Brevis
- Shimron Hetmyer
- George Linde (VC)
- Jason Holder
- Kagiso Rabada
- Jayden Seales
- Keshav Maharaj
- Corbin Bosch
🏆 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risk-Reward)
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Ryan Rickelton (VC)
- Brandon King
- Shimron Hetmyer
- George Linde
- Jason Holder
- Dewald Brevis
- Kagiso Rabada
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
- Rubien Hermann
📊 Match Prediction
With South Africa dominant in the 1st T20I and likely welcoming core players for the home leg, South Africa (SA) are favorites to clinch this 2nd T20I and potentially seal the series. However, the West Indies (WI) can’t be underestimated — they have the firepower to cause an upset if key batters click.
