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SA vs WI 2nd T20I will be played on January 29 [Source: WestIndiesCricket/X.com]
South Africa hosts West Indies in the second T20I of the series at Centurion on January 29, at 9:30 pm IST, after taking the series lead in Paarl, with a convincing 9-wicket win, courtesy of George Linde's 3/25 and captain Aiden Markram's 86* (47).
On the other hand, the West Indies, who came to South Africa after a series loss to Afghanistan, will fight to stay alive in the series after a couple of positives in the series opener, including Shimron Hetmyer's 48 off 32.
As the teams look to end the T20 World Cup preparations in good note, here's a look at their head-to-head record.
South Africa vs West Indies head to head record in T20Is
| Criterion | Details |
| Played | 27 |
| South Africa | 13 |
| West Indies | 14 |
| Tie/NR | 0/0 |
South Africa vs West Indies highest team total in T20Is
South Africa's mammoth 259-run chase in Centurion in the 2nd T20I of their 2023 series is the highest score in these battles. Quinton de Kock scored 100 off 44 as the target was chased in 18.5 overs.
South Africa vs West Indies lowest team total in T20Is
Among the completed matches, West Indies' 119/7 in North Sound in May 2010 is the lowest team total in SA-WI matches. They failed to chase the target of 121 in that match.
South Africa vs West Indies highest individual score in T20Is
Former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis scored 119 in just 56 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes in Johannesburg in the 2nd T20I of the series in 2015. However, the 232-run target set by SA was chased by WI by 4 wickets.
South Africa vs West Indies best bowling figures in T20Is
Ryan McLaren's 5/19 in 3.5 overs in the aforementioned series in 2010 at North Sound are the best bowling figures in these encounters. He got rid of Chris Gayle, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Daren Sammy and Suliemann Benn in the match to defend 136/7.
Most runs in South Africa vs West Indies T20Is
Opening batter Reeza Hendricks has scored 527 runs in 17 innings against the Caribbeans, striking at 156.37 with three fifties to his name.
Most wickets in South Africa vs West Indies T20Is
Former West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo picked 15 wickets in 15 innings during his career against South Africa. He bowled at an economy rate of 7.71 and got a four-fer as well.
Top run-scorer of the last South Africa vs West Indies T20I
South African captain and opener Aiden Markram got 86 off 47 with 9 fours and three sixes in the previous match, i.e., the series opener in their 9-wicket win in Paarl.
Top wicket-taker in the last South Africa vs West Indies T20I
George Linde's 3/25 in four overs, while opening the bowling, were the best figures of the last SA-WI clash.
South Africa vs West Indies T20I form (Last 5 T20Is)
| Team | Form |
| South Africa | W, L, A, L, W |
| West Indies | L, L, L, W, L |
Conclusion
Since the debacle in the T20I series in India, the South African stars have gained momentum after a fruitful SA20 season for the majority of them. On the other hand, while some of the West Indies stars have been in good touch, their bowling has been a bit of a concern, which is reflected in their recent form. Considering the forms and home conditions, SA are well-placed to make it 14-14 in H2Hs.
