The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be the most competitive edition yet, featuring 20 teams, 8 venues, and 29 days of thrilling cricket. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament kicks off on February 7, 2026. South Africa, runners-up in the 2024 edition, are determined to go one step further and lift their first T20 World Cup title.
🏏 South Africa Team Squad – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Projected)
The final squad will be announced by Cricket South Africa (CSA) in early 2026. Based on recent performances, here’s a likely lineup:
- Aiden Markram (Captain) – Top-order batter and tactical leader
- Quinton de Kock – Explosive wicketkeeper-batter
- David Miller – Middle-order finisher
- Heinrich Klaasen – Power hitter and wicketkeeper option
- Tristan Stubbs – Young batting talent
- Marco Jansen – Left-arm pace all-rounder
- Kagiso Rabada – Lead fast bowler
- Anrich Nortje – Express pace option
- Tabraiz Shamsi – Lead spinner
- Keshav Maharaj – Spin all-rounder
- Gerald Coetzee – Emerging pace star
Final squad to be confirmed by CSA in January 2026.
📅 South Africa Fixtures – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM IST |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM IST |
| Feb 14, 2026 | New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM IST |
| Feb 18, 2026 | UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 11:00 AM IST |
Top two teams from Group D will advance to the Super Eight stage starting February 21, 2026.
🏟️ ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The tournament will be played across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – South Africa’s first three matches
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi – Final group-stage match
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – Super Eight and semi-final venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata – Semi-final stage
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – Spin-friendly pitch
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Sri Lanka’s capital venue
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Historic ground
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – Scenic Sri Lanka venue
🏁 Final Thoughts
South Africa’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins with a promising fixture against Canada and builds toward a crucial clash with New Zealand. With matches staged in Ahmedabad and New Delhi, the Proteas will rely on their pace attack and explosive batting to secure a spot in the Super Eights. Stay tuned to PSLCIRCKET.COM for live scores, match previews, and exclusive visuals.
