“The team aims to balance experience and youth to compete strongly on the world stage.”
South Africa has announced its 15-player squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
Aiden Markram will lead the team as captain. The squad includes experienced players like Quinton de Kock, David Miller, and Kagiso Rabada, along with emerging talents such as Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Tony de Zorzi, and Donovan Ferreira.
The team has chosen a pace-heavy strategy, with fast bowlers like Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, and Kwena Maphaka, supported by spin options Keshav Maharaj and George Linde.
Notable omissions include Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton, which surprised some fans. The squad aims to combine experience with youth to compete strongly on the world stage.
South Africa begins their World Cup campaign in Group D, facing Canada, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and UAE, with the first match against Canada on February 9, 2026.
