South Africa announce squad for home T20I series against India
The four-game T20I series will be South Africa and India's first meeting since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final.
Aiden Markram will lead a strong side comprising an explosive middle-order led by David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. Keshav Maharaj will lead the spin department whereas Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee will boost the pace options.
All-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana has received his maiden call-up to the squad. The 24-year-old impressed in this season’s CSA T20 Challenge with 12 wickets at an average of 14.08.
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He is joined by uncapped all-rounder Andile Simelane, who was previously a part of the squad that toured the United Arab Emirates in September.
Kagiso Rabada has been rested for the series, whereas Lungi Ngidi was not considered as he continues to prepare towards the home Test series against Sri Lanka in November.
Pacer Lutho Sipamla has been added to the squad for the third and fourth T20Is. He has 18 international wickets thus far in his career.
South Africa T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), and Tristan Stubbs.
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South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter wanted to build towards the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with this unit.
“It’s both an exciting and important series for us as we continue to build towards the T20 World Cup in 2026.
“The squad has a nice mix of youth and experience, and I am looking forward to seeing us deliver some quality performances against a very attacking Indian T20 outfit.”
Schedule:
Friday, 08 November,1st T20I, Durban (5 PM)
Sunday, 10 November, 2nd T20I, Gqeberha (4 PM)
Wednesday, 13 November, 3rd T20I, Centurion (5 PM)
Friday, 15 November, 4th T20I, Johannesburg (5 PM)