South Africa have introduced a robust 16-member squad for the upcoming four-match T20I collection towards India, beginning on November 8.
David Warner, Heinrich Klaasen return; Kagiso Rabada rested
Aiden Markram will lead the Proteas, with a formidable batting lineup that features the return of power-hitters David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. The bowling assault shall be led by skilled campaigners like Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen, whereas rising skills like Mihlali Mpongwana and Andile Simelane will add depth to the squad.
Quick bowler Kagiso Rabada has been rested for the collection, whereas Lungi Ngidi will be a part of the squad for the third and fourth T20Is.
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South Africa’s white-ball coach, Rob Walter, has expressed his pleasure concerning the collection and the chance to construct in direction of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
“It’s each an thrilling and necessary collection for us as we proceed to construct in direction of the T20 World Cup in 2026,” Walter mentioned in an official assertion.
“The squad has a pleasant mixture of youth and expertise, and I’m trying ahead to seeing us ship some high quality performances towards a really attacking Indian T20 outfit.”
South Africa’s T20I squad for India collection:
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 (third and 4th T20Is), Tristan Stubbs
SA vs IND 2024, T20I collection schedule:
- 1st T20I – Friday, November 8 in Durban
- 2nd T20I – Sunday, November 10 in Gqeberha
- third T20I – Wednesday, November 13 in Centurion
- 4th T20I – Friday, November 15 in Johannesburg
