The stage is set for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both India and Sri Lanka are hosting this event together. T20 World Cup is going to start from 7th February. A total of 20 teams will enter the title battle. The schedule has already been released. On Friday, South Africa announced a 15-member team for the tournament. The South African team will play the tournament under the leadership of Aiden Markram.

Let us tell you that there are many players in this team who will play the T20 World Cup for the first time. Along with veterans like Quinton de Kock and David Miller, many young faces have also got a place in this team. Dewald Brewis, popularly known as ‘Baby AB’, will play his first T20 World Cup. Apart from them, Donovan Ferreira, Tony De Jorji and young fast bowler Kwena Mafaka have also been included in the World Cup squad for the first time.

Kagiso Rabada returns to the team

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has also been included in the team for the T20 World Cup. Rabada was out of the team for a long time in the middle due to his rib injury. Kagiso Rabada will be supported in the team by Enrique Norkhia, Marco Jensen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi and Kwena Mafaka. The team’s pace battery looks quite good.

South Africa’s first match on 09 February

South Africa has been placed in Group D in the T20 World Cup 2026, where it will face Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates (UAE). South Africa will play its first match against Canada on 09 February at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

South Africa team for T20 World Cup

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

Schedule of South Africa’s group matches

09 February- South Africa vs Canada, Ahmedabad

11 February- South Africa vs Afghanistan, Ahmedabad

14 February- South Africa vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad

18 February- South Africa vs UAE, Delhi