South Africa’s team announced for T20 World Cup 2026, these players got a chance; See full list

South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Cricket Board has announced its team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The team will be captained by Aiden Markram. Quinton de Kock has also been included in this team, who has recently retired from international cricket. Fast bowler Enrique Nortje, who is returning from injury, has also got a place in the team.

This time there are many new faces in the team. Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brewis, Tony DeGeorge, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Kwena Mafaka and Jason Smith have been selected for the T20 World Cup for the first time. Kagiso Rabada has also returned to the T20I setup after being ruled out due to a rib injury in the recent white-ball tour against India.

The responsibility will be on the shoulders of these players

Captain Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Tony De Georgi, Dewald Brewis, Jason Smith, David Miller and Donovan Ferreira can play important responsibilities among the team’s top batsmen for the T20 World Cup. Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Mafaka, Norkia, Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch have been included in the fast bowling department. Whereas in the spinner, George Linda has also been included along with Keshav Maharaj. Apart from this, Markram and Ferreira can also contribute in bowling if needed.

South African team is in Group D

South Africa is in Group D, which also includes Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada and UAE. The Proteas have yet to win the Men’s T20 World Cup, but did reach the final in the last tournament, where they lost to India by just a few runs. Now in this World Cup, South Africa will have its eyes on the trophy.

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All the South African players know the Indian wickets very well. In such a situation, South Africa can definitely get some benefit this time. South Africa’s performance in T20 has been excellent in recent times. However, Africa has faced defeat in the recent T20 series against India.

South Africa’s team for T20 World Cup

Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock, Tony De Jorgie, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jensen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Mfaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje.