South Africa has announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, led by Aiden Markram. Notable exclusions include explosive middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs and left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton, with selectors citing inconsistent form and prioritizing experience and balance. Kagiso Rabada returns to the pace attack alongside Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen. The squad also features seasoned players like Quinton de Kock and David Miller, and emerging talents such as Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka. South Africa is grouped with Afghanistan, Canada, and New Zealand.