Both teams would be hoping to prevail in the shortest format following an entertaining ODI series that ended 1-1. At the T20 World Cup in Australia last year, South Africa and the West Indies also didn’t do well. The West Indies were unable to advance to the Super 12 stage, while the Proteas were betrayed by the Netherlands.
As a result, both teams would like to get ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup and hope for better results. Aiden Markram has taken over as T20I captain from Temba Bavuma. David Miller is also hoping to make an impression for the Proteas, and as usual, Quinton de Kock will be expected to play a significant part.
Heinrich Klaasen, who scored a ferocious century in the third ODI against the West Indies, could join Rilee Rossouw and Tristan Stubbs in the middle order. Rovman Powell, on the other hand, will lead the West Indies. The team also includes Nicholas Pooran, a former captain, and it is anticipated that the two will carry out the majority of the middle order’s work.
Brandon Lord and bad habit commander Kyle Mayers add further capability to the batting unit. Alzarri Joseph, along with Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, and Sheldon Cottrell, may hold the key in the bowling department. Yannic Cariah, a surprise inclusion at the T20 World Cup, has also been kept in the team, with Akeal Hosein serving as the other specialist spinner.
The first Twenty20 International is scheduled for March 25. The second and third games are scheduled for March 26 and March 28.
West Indies tour of South Africa Schedule :
| Date | Format | Match Details | Venue | Time/IST |
| Feb 28 – Mar 04 | 1st Test | South Africa beat West Indies by 87 runs | Centurion | 01:30 PM |
| March 08 – Mar 12 | 2nd Test | South Africa beat West Indies by 284 runs | Johannesburg | 01:30 PM |
| March 16, Thu | 1st ODI | Match called off due to rain | East London | 04:30 PM |
| March 18, Sat | 2nd ODI | West Indies beat South Africa by 48 runs | East London | 04:30 PM |
| March 21, Tue | 3rd ODI | South Africa vs West Indies | Potchefstroom | 01:30 PM |
| March 25, Sat | 1st T20I | South Africa vs West Indies | Centurion | 05:30 PM |
| March 26, Sun | 2nd T20I | South Africa vs West Indies | Centurion | 05:30 PM |
| March 28, Tue | 3rd T20I | South Africa vs West Indies | Johannesburg | 09:30 PM |
West Indies tour of South Africa How To Watch :
On Flow Sports, Caribbean fans can follow the action live. The series is available to watch on Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, and Star Sports First in India. FanCode will provide live streaming.
South Africa will see the action live on SuperSport. The T20I series can be watched live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.