New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- South Africa's cricket schedule might force them to shorten their five-match T20I series against the West Indies this summer. Both teams need to arrive in India and Sri Lanka on time for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

South Africa is scheduled to host the West Indies for five T20Is between January 27 and February 6; however, according to ESPNcricinfo, the T20 World Cup is likely to be played between February 7 and March 8.

If the tournament does begin on February 7, the ICC's support period for the 2026 T20 World Cup, during which teams can arrive in the host countries and play non-obligatory warm-up games, is set to begin on January 31.

Given this change, Cricket South Africa (CSA) might need to adjust their plans, par...