The third T20I between South Africa and the West Indies will serve as the final preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, even though the hosts have already sealed the series with a 2–0 lead. The Proteas have looked far more settled across departments, with their top order scoring big runs in both games so far.
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SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026, 3rd T20I
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The third T20I will be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, which is among the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, and has something to assist both batters and bowlers. West Indies, despite showing potential in batting through players like Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford, have struggled with the ball and will be keen to avoid a whitewash.
In this SA vs WI Dream11 team prediction, the Proteas batters, Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, are the best choice for captaincy in your Dream11 team. De Kock scored a century in the last match, while Rickelton is the leading run scorer for the home team in the series.
South Africa vs West Indies Match Details
| Series | West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Wanderers Stadium |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Match Start Time | 9:30 PM IST, 31st January, 2026 |
| Scorecard | SA vs WI 3rd T20I Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SA vs WI Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 115 Runs |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 2 Wickets |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 75 Runs |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | 2 Wickets |
SA vs WI Toss Prediction
As per the SA vs WI Dream11 prediction today match, the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg has offered even conditions in T20Is. Out of the 27 matches played at this venue, sides setting a target have emerged victorious on 14 occasions, while teams batting second have claimed 13 wins. South Africa skipper Aiden Markram may lean towards bowling first if he wins the toss.
Record of Chasing Teams at Wanderers Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 48% |
SA vs WI Playing 11 (Probable)
| South Africa Playing XI | West Indies Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Brandon King |
| Aiden Markram (c) | Shai Hope ( c & wk) |
| Ryan Rickelton | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Dewald Brevis | Rovman Powell |
| Jason Smith | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Tristan Stubbs | Romario Shepherd |
| Marco Jansen | Roston Chase |
| Keshav Maharaj | Jason Holder |
| Kagiso Rabada | Matthew Forde |
| Anrich Nortje | Akeal Hosein |
| Kwena Maphaka | Jayden Seales |
Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
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| Highest Run Scorers | Ryan Rickelton and Shimron Hetmyer |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Keshav Maharaj and Akeal Hosein |
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SA vs WI Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | ShImron Hetmyer and Aiden Markram |
Top Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Players | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| Brandon King | West Indies | Batsman |
Budget Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Players | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | Bowler |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: Q de Kock, S Hope, R Rickelton(c)
- Batters: B King, S Hetmyer(vc), R Powell
- All-rounders: A Markram, M Jansen
- Bowlers: K Rabada, A Hosein, K Maharaj
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: Q de Kock(c), R Rickelton
- Batters: B King, S Hetmyer, D Brevis, S Rutherford
- All-rounders: A Markram(vc), J Holder, R Chase
- Bowlers: K Maharaj, K Maphaka
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SA vs WI based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026 Players to Avoid
| Players | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 9.0 credits |
| Jason Smith | 7.0 credits |
SA vs WI Weather & Pitch Report at Wanderers Stadium
| Temperature | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Thundershower |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 runs |
SA vs WI Head-to-Head Records
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa (SA) | 14 |
| West Indies (WI) | 14 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the 3rd T20I of the West Indies Tour of South Africa 2026?
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South Africa is expected to win the 3rd T20I of the series.
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