On Saturday, 31 January 2026, cricket fans around the globe turned their eyes to The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the decisive 3rd Twenty20 International of the West Indies tour of South Africa, 2026. The match was scheduled to start at 12:00 AST / 16:00 GMT, promising an afternoon of fast-paced Twenty20 action under African skies.
After two tightly contested encounters earlier in the series, both South Africa and the West Indies entered this final T20I eager to clinch a memorable win before moving on to their respective preparations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup later in the season.
The Wanderers, known for their electrifying atmosphere and history of high-scoring matches, provided a fitting stage for this concluding clash. Supporters from both nations filled the stands as the teams took the field at just 12:00 local time, every run and wicket cheered with passion.
As the sun climbed higher over Johannesburg, the sound of leather on willow and the crowd’s roars told the story of two cricketing nations battling it out in what was sure to be an unforgettable finish to an engaging T20I series.