South Africa will feature in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 alongside New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, forming a highly competitive group. Led by Aiden Markram, the Proteas bring a strong mix of explosive batting, athletic fielding and a potent pace attack. Key group-stage clashes against New Zealand and Afghanistan are likely to be decisive in South Africa’s push for a spot in the knockout rounds.
South Africa Upcoming Matches in T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa
Canada
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Match starts at Feb 09, 7pm IST
7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL
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South Africa
Afghanistan
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Match starts at Feb 11, 11am IST
11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL
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New Zealand
South Africa
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Match starts at Feb 14, 7pm IST
7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL
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South Africa
United Arab Emirates
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Match starts at Feb 18, 11am IST
11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL
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Updated Squad of South Africa for T20 World Cup
Aiden Markram (Captain) leads South Africa’s batting group, providing class and leadership, alongside the explosive Dewald Brevis, the experienced finisher David Miller, and the dependable Jason Smith. The all-round unit adds balance through George Linde with the bat, while the bowling all-round strength comes from Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch. Behind the stumps, South Africa boast quality and depth with Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, and Ryan Rickelton. The bowling attack is formidable, led by the spin of Keshav Maharaj and the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje, with young quick Kwena Maphaka adding extra firepower.
Aiden Markram (Captain), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Jason Smith, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje