Archive · 2 Jan 2026
South Africa Announces T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
South Africa's cricket team has picked players for the T20 World Cup in 2026.
They will play in India and Sri Lanka.
The team has both experienced players and young talent.
Two players, Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton, were not chosen.
The person in charge of picking the team, Patrick Moroney, said they made tough choices but believe this team can win.
They think this group is the strongest and has a good chance to do well in the tournament.
The team will start playing on February 9, 2026, against Canada.
They are in a group with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE.
The team includes players like Aiden Markram, who will be the captain, and Kagiso Rabada, who is back after an injury.
South Africa announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
Aiden Markram will continue as the captain, leading a mix of experienced players and young talent, including Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, and debutants like Jason Smith and Kwena Maphaka.
Notable omissions include aggressive opener Ryan Rickelton and middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs.
South Africa is placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE, beginning their campaign on February 9, 2026, against Canada in Ahmedabad.
Selection convener Patrick Moroney expressed confidence in the squad's balance and depth, stating they have assembled a world-class team with the best experienced players and promising young talent.
- Who
- South Africa's cricket team selectors
- What
- Announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Why
- To assemble a world-class squad for the tournament
Selection Committee
Excluded Players
Squad Composition
Selection Committee
The selection committee believes the squad is the strongest possible, balancing experienced players and young talent.
Excluded Players
Excluded players like Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton may feel they have been unfairly left out.
- Event
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Host Countries
- India and Sri Lanka
- Tournament Dates
- February 7 to March 8, 2026
- Captain
- Aiden Markram
- Notable Inclusions
- Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Jason Smith, Kwena Maphaka, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira
- Notable Exclusions
- Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton
- Group Stage Opponents
- Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, UAE
- First Match
- February 9, 2026, against Canada in Ahmedabad
Sources
Tristan Stubbs And Ryan Rickelton Dropped! South Africa Name Squad For T20 World Cup 2026
SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped
Aiden Markram named captain as South Africa announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad
South Africa name 15-Man squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Markram to lead
