West Indies vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will be the cauldron for a high-stakes Super 8 showdown on Thursday when an unbeaten West Indies unit, fresh from a 107-run demolition of Zimbabwe in Mumbai, confronts a similarly undefeated South Africa side that humbled host nation India by 76 runs in its last outing. With both camps eyeing early qualification to the semifinals, the afternoon contest carries added weight for India, whose path ahead tightens should the Caribbean side prevail.

South Africa’s pace quartet of Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and the wiles of spinner Keshav Maharaj have grown increasingly comfortable on the Ahmedabad surface, extracting bounce for the quicks and late-evening turn for the slow bowlers. That familiarity could prove decisive against a West Indian batting order that has shown a penchant for rapid scoring but will now meet its sternest examination of the tournament.

Head-to-head history in T20Is tilts narrowly toward the Proteas, who hold a 10-8 advantage in 18 meetings, yet the explosive capabilities of Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford ensure the outcome is anything but predictable. South Africa will again rely on captain Aiden Markram, opener Quinton de Kock and finisher David Miller, while the West Indies, led by Shai Hope, have depth that extends to all-rounders Jason Holder and Roston Chase.

First ball is scheduled for 3:00 pm IST. Viewers in India can catch the telecast on Star Sports Network or stream the action live via the Jio Hotstar app and website. TimesofIndia.com will provide ball-by-ball updates and in-depth coverage throughout the day.

Squads West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickleton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde, Jason Smith