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SA vs WI Pitch, Weather Report of Boland Park, Paarl- 1st T20I, West Indies Tour Of South Africa 2026



The Boland Park Stadium in Paarl [Source: X]The Boland Park Stadium in Paarl [Source: X]

South Africa is set for a three-match T20I series against West Indies from January 27, and the first clash is scheduled at the Boland Park in Paarl. The SA vs WI 1st T20I will be played with the aspiration that it also serves as a warm-up match ahead of the prestigious T20 World Cup 2026 in just two weeks.

Both South Africa and the West Indies will be eager to get back in form after a poor outing in their most recent T20I encounter.

While South Africa had a 3-1 series defeat against India, the West Indies also were made to bend their knees in front of Afghanistan on the UAE soil. 

South Africa will feature firepowers like Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis on their side, led by Aiden Markram. On the Caribbean bank, Shimron Hetmyer and Brandon King are expected to get the batting fire going while Justin Greaves and Shamar Joseph are set to light up with their bowling strength.

Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report for SA vs WI 1st T20I

Criteria
Details
Matches played96
Matches won by team batting first41
Matches won by team bowling first51
NR/Tied0
Average score batting first 149.8
Average score bowling first138.92

(Boland Park Paarl T20 records)

The Boland Park pitch in Paarl for T20s is generally balanced but slower and less bouncy than most South African surfaces. Batters can score more freely in the early stages, though run-making becomes harder as the pitch slows down. 

A competitive first-innings total usually falls between 150 and 160. Spinners, especially finger-spinners, play a key role in the second innings due to the surface and larger boundaries, even though pacers have taken slightly more wickets overall. Because conditions on the pitch worsen later in the match, teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and defend the total.

Paarl Weather Report for SA vs WI 1st T20I

Criteria
Details
Temperature14° Celsius
WindSSE 9 km/h
Probability of Precipitation1%
Cloud Cover2%

[Source: AccuWeather.com]

When it comes to the weather, conditions look ideal for a night game. As per the forecast, the temperature is expected to drop to around 14°C, with a RealFeel of 13°C. Clear skies are predicted throughout the evening, ensuring excellent visibility in the SA vs WI 1st T20I.

The wind will blow from the south-southeast at around 9 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 32 km/h. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation and no threat of thunderstorms at all. Cloud cover is expected to be minimal at just 2%. Overall, the weather is unlikely to cause any interruption to play.

Conclusion

Overall, the stage is set for an exciting start to the T20I series between South Africa and the West Indies at Boland Park, Paarl. With both teams looking to regain momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, the match carries added significance beyond just the series opener. 

The SA vs WI 1st T20I pitch is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball, while clear weather conditions should allow uninterrupted play. With explosive batters and quality bowlers on both sides, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining clash to kick off the tour.