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SA vs WI 2nd T20I match prediction [Source: X]
After a glorious victory in the 1st T20I against West Indies, South Africa is all set to host the visitors for the 2nd game at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The SA vs WI match is scheduled to take place on January 29, and it will go live from 9:30 PM IST.
The first match saw George Linde and Aiden Markram star with the ball and the bat, respectively, to floor the Caribbean unit. Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Ryan Rickelton also packed heat with the bat to make easy work of the West Indies' 174-run target.
The 2nd T20I will be a decider for Proteas, but if West Indies wants to turn the series on its head, the unit led by Roston Chase would like to see better performance from the overall batting as well as bowling unit.
South Africa vs West Indies current form (last 5 T20Is)
| Team | Form |
| South Africa | W, L, L, W, L |
| West Indies | L, W, L, L, L |
SA vs WI: Key player battles
George Linde vs Shimron Hetmyer
George Linde was the standout bowler with 3 wickets, including the crucial scalp of Shimron Hetmyer for 48 when he was threatening to accelerate and take West Indies past 200.
Hetmyer looked in sublime touch with 4 fours and 3 sixes, dominating the middle overs. In the next game, this left-arm spin vs aggressive left-handed batting matchup in the middle overs will be a tactical highlight.
George Linde vs Shimron Hetmyer in T20Is: 17 runs, 9 balls, 2 dismissals
Aiden Markram vs Jason Holder
Aiden Markram played a match-defining unbeaten 86 off just 47 balls, steering South Africa’s chase with complete control and accelerating effortlessly.
Jason Holder, West Indies’ senior allrounder will also be key in the next match and Markram’s ability to dominate pace and play big shots against Holder’s clever variations and cutters could decide how comfortably (or not) South Africa chase again.
Aiden Markram vs Jason Holder in T20Is: 40 runs, 20 balls, 0 dismissals
Kagiso Rabada vs Rovman Powell
Kagiso Rabada went wicketless despite his reputation as one of the best fast bowlers in the world, while Powell remained unbeaten on 29 off 25, holding the lower middle order together and finishing strongly.
Powell showed good composure against pace under pressure. Rabada will be hungry to make an impact early or in the death, and this pace spearhead vs West Indies fire duel could set the tone for West Indies’ innings.
Kagiso Rabada vs Rovman Powell in T20Is: 14 runs, 10 balls, 0 dismissals
South Africa vs West Indies top performers
Most runs for SA vs WI
Quinton de Kock (499), Aiden Markram (408)
Most wickets for SA vs WI
Kagiso Rabada (12), George Linde (9)
Most runs for WI vs SA
Johnson Charles (268), Brandon King (246)
Most wickets for WI vs SA
Gudakesh Motie (9), Shamar Joseph (8)
South Africa vs West Indies toss prediction
SuperSport Park in Centurion is known for its batting-friendly T20I surface, aided by high altitude and a fast, bouncy track that encourages stroke-making. Pacers can extract some movement and carry with the new ball, but conditions quickly become ideal for batting.
Spin usually plays a limited role due to the lack of turn. With the pitch holding firm and the thin air aiding big hits, chasing has proven effective here, making it likely that the captain winning the toss will opt to bowl first.
South Africa vs West Indies 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay: 60/1
Final score: 190
South Africa vs West Indies 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay: 55/1
Final score: 180
SA vs WI top players prediction
SA's top players
Probable best batters
Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram
Probable best bowlers
Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
WI’s top players
Probable best batters
Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell
Probable best bowlers
Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph
Who will hit the most sixes in the SA vs WI match?
Aiden Markram
Who will hit the most fours in the SA vs WI match?
Shimron Hetmyer
SA vs WI Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win The 2nd T20I?
South Africa head into the second T20I as strong favourites after a dominant all-round performance in the series opener. With Aiden Markram in sublime form and key contributions coming from George Linde, Ryan Rickelton and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the Proteas look well settled in home conditions at Centurion.
West Indies will need a significant improvement across departments to stay alive in the series, but on a batting-friendly surface that suits South Africa’s firepower and depth, the hosts are expected to continue their momentum and seal another convincing victory.
