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T20 Cricket World Cup - Proteas push for first World Cup title

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Last updated: 14 Feb 2026

South Africa's national cricket team, the Proteas, is determined to achieve victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Historically, the team has experienced both triumphs and tragedies, coming close to victory in past tournaments. This year's squad includes strong players like Aiden Markram (captain), David Miller, and Quinton de Kock. The team is set to compete in Group D against Canada, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the UAE. As they prepare, the focus remains on overcoming previous losses and securing the title. The fixtures and results will be closely watched.

Simon Lewis 14 Feb 2026
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  • South Africa are looking for their first ever whiteball World Cup title.
  • The Proteas lost to India in the 2024 final by just seven runs.
  • The T20 World Cup takes place in India and Sri Lanka from 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.
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South Africa are pushing for a first World Cup title (Getty Images).

Proteas fighting for World Cup glory


South Africa has suffered many World Cup triumphs and tragedies since their first appearance in the ODI World Cup back in 1992. The side came agonisingly close in 2024, breezing into the final before losing to a powerful India side by just seven runs.

Proteas’ 2026 T20 World Cup squad


  • Aiden Markram (c)
  • David Miller
  • Quinton de Kock (w)
  • Keshav Maharaj
  • Dewald Brevis
  • Anrich Nortje
  • Lungi Ngidi
  • Kagiso Rabada
  • George Linde
  • Tristan Stubbs (w)
  • Corbin Bosch
  • Ryan Rickelton
  • Jason Smith
  • Marco Jansen
  • Kwena Maphaka

Group D


PosTeamPldWLNRPtsNRR
1South Africa330061.477
2New Zealand321040.701
3United Arab Emirates21202–1.030
4Afghanistan20100–0.555
5Canada20100–1.526

South African fixtures – 2026 T20 World Cup


DateSASTMatchVenuePreview
16 Feb7:30Afghanistan v United Arab EmiratesDelhi-
17 Feb7:30Canada v New ZealandChennai-
18 Feb7:30South Africa v United Arab EmiratesDelhi-
19 Feb15:30Afghanistan v CanadaChennai-


South Africa results – 2026 T20 World Cup


DateOpponentWinnerMargin
9 FebCanadaSouth Africa57 runs
11 FebAfghanistanSouth AfricaTied (won 2nd Super Over)
14 FebNew ZealandSouth Africa7 wickets
18 FebUnited Arab EmiratesTBCTBC

Super 8 

Groups and fixtures to be confirmed


Semi-finals

Fixtures to be confirmed


Final

Fixture to be confirmed


Proteas’ leading run-scorers - 2026 T20 World Cup


PlayerMatchesRunsHighest scoreAveS/R4 / 6
Aiden Markram315086*75.00178.5719 / 5
Ryan Rickelton31156138.33191.6610 / 6
Quinton de Kock31045934.66135.0610 / 4
David Miller38339*-150.903 / 5
Dewald Brevis3502316.66119.043 / 2
Tristan Stubbs33534*35.00166.662 / 2
Marco Jansen2161616.00228.572 / 1


Proteas’ leading wicket-takers - 2026 T20 World Cup


PlayerMatchesWicketsRunsBest figuresAveEcon
Lungi Ngidi38914/3111.387.58
Marco Jansen371124/4016.009.33
Keshav Maharaj32791/2439.507.18
Corbin Bosch22611/2730.507.62
Kagiso Rabada321051/3852.509.00
George Linde11391/3939.0013.00
Aiden Markram30150/15-15.00

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