🇿🇦 South Africa Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Full Team List & Key Players
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026, will feature 20 international teams. Among the cricketing powerhouses, South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, aims to end its long wait for an ICC title.
Armed with explosive batters, versatile all-rounders, and a world-class bowling attack, the Proteas enter the tournament as one of the most balanced sides, ready to make a deep run into the knockout stages.
South Africa Likely Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiden Markram (C) | Captain / Middle Order Batter / Offbreak |
| 2 | David Bedingham | Middle Order Batter |
| 3 | Dewald Brevis | Middle Order Batter / Legbreak |
| 4 | Tony de Zorzi | Top Order Batter / Offbreak |
| 5 | Ryan Rickelton (†) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 6 | Tristan Stubbs | Batter / Offbreak |
| 7 | Kyle Verreynne (†) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 8 | Zubayr Hamza | Batter / Legbreak |
| 9 | Corbin Bosch | Allrounder / Fast Medium |
| 10 | Marco Jansen | Bowling Allrounder / Left-arm Fast |
| 11 | Wiaan Mulder | Allrounder / Right-arm Medium |
| 12 | Senuran Muthusamy | Batting Allrounder / Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| 13 | Prenelan Subrayen | Allrounder / Offbreak |
| 14 | Simon Harmer | Bowler / Offbreak |
| 15 | Keshav Maharaj | Bowler / Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| 16 | Kagiso Rabada | Bowler / Right-arm Fast |
Final 15 to be confirmed by Cricket South Africa before the tournament.
Leadership & Coaching Staff
- Captain: Aiden Markram
- Vice-Captain: Marco Jansen (expected)
- Head Coach: Rob Walter (expected)
Under Markram’s tactical leadership, South Africa has evolved into a fearless T20 unit, with young talents like Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs adding flair to their experienced core.
South Africa’s Group – T20 WC 2026
| Team | Qualification Path |
|---|---|
| New Zealand 🇳🇿 | ICC Men’s T20I Rankings |
| South Africa 🇿🇦 | Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Afghanistan 🇦🇫 | Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Canada 🇨🇦 | Americas Qualifier |
| United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 | Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier |
South Africa Group Stage Matches – T20 WC
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (LOCAL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 9 2026 | South Africa vs Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Feb 11 2026 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, Feb 14 2026 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, Feb 18 2026 | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
Predicted Playing XI
| Position | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony de Zorzi | Top Order Batter |
| 2 | Ryan Rickelton (†) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3 | Aiden Markram (C) | Captain / Batter |
| 4 | Dewald Brevis | Middle Order Batter |
| 5 | Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| 6 | Marco Jansen | Allrounder |
| 7 | Wiaan Mulder | Allrounder |
| 8 | Keshav Maharaj | Spinner |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Simon Harmer | Spinner |
| 11 | Corbin Bosch | Fast Medium Bowler |
Bench Strength: Zubayr Hamza, Prenelan Subrayen, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne
Team Strengths & Key Analysis
- Balanced Batting Line-up: Markram, Brevis, and Rickelton lead a flexible batting order.
- Elite Bowling Attack: Rabada, Jansen, and Maharaj form a potent bowling trio.
- All-Round Depth: Bosch, Mulder, and Jansen give the team flexibility in both innings.
- Fielding Excellence: South Africa remains one of the sharpest fielding sides in world cricket.
South Africa’s Road to Glory
After years of near misses, South Africa enters the 2026 T20 World Cup with renewed confidence and a hunger for redemption. With the perfect mix of youth, experience, and power, the Proteas are strong contenders to lift their first T20 World Cup title.
Final Word
The South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 squad combines firepower, strategy, and discipline. Led by Aiden Markram, the Proteas will aim to conquer subcontinental challenges and finally bring home the ICC T20 World Cup trophy.