South Africa are poised to kick off their 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign on 9 February 2026, with their opening match against Canada scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The tournament is officially underway across India and Sri Lanka after beginning on 7 February.
The Proteas, drawn in Group D alongside Canada, Afghanistan, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates, will be looking to start strongly in a group that offers a mix of experience and emerging challenges.
Their full schedule sees them play four group matches beginning with Canada, followed by Afghanistan (11 Feb), New Zealand (14 Feb) and UAE (18 Feb).
Captain Aiden Markram leads a balanced squad featuring seasoned campaigners and exciting youngsters, with expectations high after strong showings in warm‑up fixtures and build‑up to the event.
Analysts have highlighted the competitive nature of Group D and the importance of South Africa grabbing early momentum in the tournament.
While South Africa have not yet played in this year’s tournament, fans and pundits alike are watching closely as the team prepares to take the field and launch their bid for T20 World Cup glory.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
