The West Indies tour of South Africa is set to begin with a high-stakes first T20I on January 27 at Boland Park in Paarl, as both teams look to rebuild momentum ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The three-match T20I series is seen as an important preparation phase for the global tournament, which begins on February 7.
South Africa will enter the series with confidence, having just concluded the SA20 tournament on January 25. Several national players are coming into the series with recent match practice, which could give the Proteas an edge.
The West Indies, meanwhile, will want to rediscover their aggressive style of T20 cricket. The team management is set to officially announce the squad for the South Africa series.
Interestingly, the West Indies have also not named their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. However, it is widely expected that the same group of players selected for this series will also represent the team in the World Cup.
The schedule for the T20I series is as follows:
1st T20I: January 27, Paarl – 6:00 PM local time
2nd T20I: January 29, Centurion – 6:00 PM local time
3rd T20I: January 31, Johannesburg – 6:00 PM local time
With the T20 World Cup 2026 fast approaching, both South Africa and the West Indies will view this series as a vital step in their preparation.
In this article, let's take a look at the live streaming details for South Africa and West Indies 1st T20I.
SA vs WI Free Live Streaming in India, Telecast Details - 1st T20I
When will the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I take place?
The highly anticipated first T20I between South Africa and the West Indies will be played on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
What is the venue of the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I?
The first T20I between South Africa and the West Indies will be played at the Boland Park, Paarl.
What is the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I T20I Toss Time?
The toss for the much-awaited 1st T20I between South Africa and the West Indies will be held at 9:00 PM (IST), 3:30 PM (GMT) and 5:30 PM (Local).
What is the live match time of the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I?
The 1st T20I between South Africa and the West Indies will start at 9:30 PM (IST), 4:00 PM (GMT), and 6:00 PM (Local).
Which TV Channels will telecast the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I live in India?
It is important to note that the Star Sports Network will telecast the South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20I live in India.
Where to watch the SA vs WI 1st T20I live streaming in India?
JioHotstar will stream the first T20I between South Africa and the West Indies live on its OTT platform in India.
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Fans outside India can watch the South Africa vs the West Indies first T20I through the following platforms:
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