Overview
- Cricket South Africa confirmed a 15-player group for the 2026 tournament, with Aiden Markram continuing as captain.
- Quinton de Kock returns after reversing retirement, while fit-again quicks Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje boost the seam unit.
- Seven players earned maiden T20 World Cup selections: Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith.
- Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton were omitted as the panel opted for a refreshed batting mix and only two frontline spinners, Keshav Maharaj and George Linde.
- The Proteas are in Group D and open on February 9 against Canada in Ahmedabad, with a home T20I series against West Indies scheduled later this month.