All eyes are on Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 blockbuster between West Indies and South Africa. With both teams flawless so far, the stakes couldn’t be higher in Group 1.
Caribbean flair has shone through for West Indies: crushing Scotland by 35 runs, England by 30, Nepal by 9 wickets, Italy by 42, and Zimbabwe by a whopping 107 in Super 8s, earning +5.350 NRR and top billing.
South Africa counters fiercely at +3.800 NRR, with victories including 57 runs over Canada, super over vs Afghanistan, 7 wickets against New Zealand, 6 vs UAE, and a morale-boosting 76-run Super 8 win over India.
In 29 T20 head-to-heads, it’s 15 wins for West Indies to South Africa’s 14. The Windies prevailed in 2016 WC, but Proteas won last month’s 2-1 series.
Proteas’ arsenal: Captain Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and all-round threats like Marco Jansen.
West Indies brings Shai Hope’s leadership, Hetmyer’s aggression, Holder’s experience, and mystery spin from Hosein and Motie.
This isn’t just a game; it’s a statement. With semi-final spots beckoning, Ahmedabad will witness cricket at its most intense.