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South Africa–West Indies T20I Series Likely to Be Cut Short Before 2026 World Cup

Compressed preparation windows under ICC rules are prompting CSA–CWI talks on travel and warm‑ups.

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Overview

  • Cricket South Africa is in discussions with Cricket West Indies about arrival timelines and warm‑up plans, and no final decision has been announced.
  • The five-match series scheduled in South Africa from January 27 to February 6, 2026, could be trimmed, with the February 4 and February 6 T20Is most likely to be dropped.
  • The 2026 T20 World Cup is reported to run from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, with the ICC support period expected to begin on January 31.
  • Teams have been asked to declare zero to two warm‑up games; choosing two brings a one‑week early arrival, while choosing none shortens the requirement to four days before February 7.
  • Rescheduling earlier is constrained by SA20 finishing on January 25, and South Africa is also limiting home fixtures as it prepares venues, including drop‑in pitches, for the 2027 ODI World Cup.