South Africa will host the West Indies in a three-match T20I series, with the first match set to take place at Boland Park, Paarl, on Tuesday, January 27. The upcoming series will be crucial for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 11.
The West Indies arrive in South Africa after suffering a 2-1 series defeat against Afghanistan. However, they have a strong recent record against the Proteas in this format. South Africa, playing at home, will look to use local conditions to secure a win.
This article provides a detailed match prediction for the SA vs WI 1st T20I, analysing head-to-head records, key player battles, and winning probabilities.
