The South Africa cricket selectors have announced a well-balanced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Aiden Markram will continue to lead the side as captain during the course of the tournament, heading a squad that blends explosive batting depth, quality all-round options and a strong pace attack. Here’s the full list of the South Africa squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
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.
Updated Squad of South Africa for T20 World Cup
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
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