Recently, the Proteas revealed their 15-player squad selected for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.
Aiden Markram will lead the side, which includes maiden T20 World Cup call ups for Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, and Jason Smith.
Although the Proteas claimed the World Test Championship last year to finally break their drought when it comes to major ICC titles, there will still be real pressure on the side to finally win a limited-overs World Cup.
There is now just over a month to go until the Proteas begin their campaign against Canada, and here is everything to note about their schedule.
South Africa are drawn in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates, and begin the tournament on 9 February in Ahmedabad.
Proteas T20 World Cup Group D Fixtures
Monday, 09 February at 15:30 SAST
South Africa vs Canada – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Wednesday, 11 February at 07:30 SAST
South Africa vs Afghanistan – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Friday, 14 February at 15:30 SAST
New Zealand vs South Africa – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Tuesday, 18 February at 07:30 SAST
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
All to play for
Kagiso Rabada returns to the T20I setup after missing the recent white-ball tour against India due to a rib injury. Another notable inclusion is paceman Anrich Nortje, who finished as South Africa’s leading wicket-taker at the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup, where South Africa ended as runners up.
The squad also includes experienced batters Quinton de Kock and David Miller, along with spinner Keshav Maharaj, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi and all-rounder Marco Jansen.
South Africa Men’s Squad
Aiden Markram (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Corbin Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Dewald Brevis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Quinton de Kock (DP World Lions), Tony de Zorzi (World Sports Betting Western Province), Donovan Ferreira (Momentum Multiply Titans), Marco Jansen (Momentum Multiply Titans), George Linde (World Sports Betting Western Province), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions) and Jason Smith (Hollywoodbets Dolphins).
Management
Shukri Conrad (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Ashwell Prince (Batting Coach), Piet Botha (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Albie Morkel (Specialist Consultant), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Salih Solomon (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Lucy Davey (Media Manager) and Brian Khonto (Security Officer).
