South Africa are currently hosting the West Indies for the three-match T20I series, which marks the final showdown for either of these teams before they take off to India for the ICC T20 World Cup. The SA vs WI series is crucial for both teams to win, as it would boost their morale ahead of the marquee tournament.
The West Indies were knocked out of the home T20 World Cup last time after South Africa defeated them in the Super-8 stage of the World Cup. South Africa had eventually qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup final and finished as the runners-up after losing a close encounter to India.
Both teams came into the series having lost the last series. South Africa lost to India, while the West Indies lost to Afghanistan.
