Rabada returns as South Africa unveil 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday. 

All-rounder Aiden Markram has been named captain of the South African side for the tournament.

The squad sees the return of fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who had been sidelined for nearly 10 weeks due to injury but has now recovered and been included for the World Cup.

However, regular member of the national T20 side Tristan Stubbs has failed to secure a place in the World Cup squad, marking a notable omission.

The selected squad includes a mix of experience and youth, with seven players set to feature in a T20 World Cup for the first time.

 South Africa squad for the T20 World Cup  

 Aiden Markram (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and Jason Smith.  

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will begin on February 7, with South Africa placed in Group D of the tournament.