SA vs WI Live Streaming Info, 1st T20I: When and where to watch West Indies tour of South Africa 2026; match details, squads

South Africa and West Indies will look to finalise their preparations for next month’s T20 World Cup with a three-match T20I series, starting on Tuesday at Boland Park in Paarl.

The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, are coming off a 1-3 series defeat in India, while a second-string West Indies team suffered a 1-2 loss to Afghanistan earlier this month.

With the T20 World Cup looming, South Africa has decided to rest Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen for the upcoming series. Meanwhile, led by Shai Hope, a full-strength West Indies will take the field against the Proteas.

SA vs WI, 1st T20I – Match Details

When will the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies take place?

The first T20I between West Indies and South Africa will be held on Tuesday, January 27.

Where will the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies be played?

The first T20I between West Indies and South Africa will take place at Boland Park in Paarl.

At what time will the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies start?

The first T20I between West Indies and South Africa will begin at 9:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 9 PM IST.

Where to watch the live telecast of the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies in India?

The live telecast information for the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies has not been announced yet.

Where to watch the live stream of the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies in India?

The live streaming information for the first T20I between South Africa and West Indies has not been announced yet.

THE SQUADS

South Africa Squad: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram (c), Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Eathan Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka.

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (wk) (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.

Published on Jan 27, 2026