T20 Cricket World Cup - Proteas push for first World Cup title
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.
- 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.
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.477 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.701 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | –1.030 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | –0.555 |
| 5 | Canada | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | –1.526 |
South African fixtures – 2026 T20 World Cup
| Date | SAST | Match | Venue | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | 7:30 | Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates | Delhi | - |
| 17 Feb | 7:30 | Canada v New Zealand | Chennai | - |
| 18 Feb | 7:30 | South Africa v United Arab Emirates | Delhi | - |
| 19 Feb | 15:30 | Afghanistan v Canada | Chennai | - |
South Africa results – 2026 T20 World Cup
| Date | Opponent | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb | Canada | South Africa | 57 runs |
| 11 Feb | Afghanistan | South Africa | Tied (won 2nd Super Over) |
| 14 Feb | New Zealand | South Africa | 7 wickets |
| 18 Feb | United Arab Emirates | TBC | TBC |
Super 8
Groups and fixtures to be confirmed
Semi-finals
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Final
Fixture to be confirmed
Proteas’ leading run-scorers - 2026 T20 World Cup
| Player | Matches | Runs | Highest score | Ave | S/R | 4 / 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 150 | 86* | 75.00 | 178.57 | 19 / 5 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 3 | 115 | 61 | 38.33 | 191.66 | 10 / 6 |
| Quinton de Kock | 3 | 104 | 59 | 34.66 | 135.06 | 10 / 4 |
| David Miller | 3 | 83 | 39* | - | 150.90 | 3 / 5 |
| Dewald Brevis | 3 | 50 | 23 | 16.66 | 119.04 | 3 / 2 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 35 | 34* | 35.00 | 166.66 | 2 / 2 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 16 | 16 | 16.00 | 228.57 | 2 / 1 |
Proteas’ leading wicket-takers - 2026 T20 World Cup
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Runs | Best figures | Ave | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 3 | 8 | 91 | 4/31 | 11.38 | 7.58 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 7 | 112 | 4/40 | 16.00 | 9.33 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 2 | 79 | 1/24 | 39.50 | 7.18 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 2 | 61 | 1/27 | 30.50 | 7.62 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 2 | 105 | 1/38 | 52.50 | 9.00 |
| George Linde | 1 | 1 | 39 | 1/39 | 39.00 | 13.00 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0/15 | - | 15.00 |
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