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Key storylines ahead of 2nd T20I
SA vs WI 2nd T20I, Squads
SuperSport Park Pitch Report
Supersport Park Stats & Records

South Africa head into the 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park with significant momentum after a clinical 9-wicket victory against West Indies in the series opener. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 just weeks away, both teams are using this series as a final dress rehearsal to fine-tune their squads.

Key storylines ahead of 2nd T20I

Proteas reinforcements: After resting key players in Paarl, South Africa are expected to welcome back heavy hitters Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, and pace spearhead Marco Jansen. Their inclusion makes an already dominant side even more formidable.
West Indies batting woes: The Caribbean side struggled to find rhythm in the first game, relying heavily on Shimron Hetmyer (48 off 32). To level the series, they need more substantial contributions from the top order, particularly Brandon King and Johnson Charles.
George Linde’s purple patch: Notably, Linde has been the standout performer recently, taking 3/25 in the first T20I. His ability to provide control and wickets in the middle overs has become a vital asset for Aiden Markram.

SA vs WI 2nd T20I, Squads

South Africa: 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, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Eathan Bosch, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs

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

SuperSport Park Pitch Report

The surface at SuperSport Park is a stark contrast to the slower deck seen in the series opener at Paarl. Known as one of the fastest and bounciest tracks in South Africa, this pitch is a seamer’s paradise that offers significant carry and zip, particularly with the new ball. While the extra bounce can trouble batters early on, the high altitude of the Highveld means the ball travels much further through the thin air, making it a “six-hitting” ground once a batter is set.

Statistically, pace bowlers have historically dominated here, accounting for nearly 80% of the wickets taken in T20Is at this venue, while spinners often struggle for rhythm. With an average first-innings score of 176 (and recent trends pushing closer to 190+), fans can expect a high-scoring thriller.

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