South Africa T20I SQUAD

The South Africa Men’s T20I squad, known as the “Proteas,” recently made history by reaching their first-ever T20 World Cup final in 2024 under the captaincy of Aiden Markram.

The team is coached by Shukri Conrad, who became the all-format Head Coach in May 2025. During the 2024 T20 World Cup, Jean-Paul Duminy served as Batting Coach and Eric Simons as Bowling Coach, with Wandile Gwavu as Fielding Coach.

The squad features a strong mix of experience and talent. Key batsmen include the explosive Quinton de Kock, power-hitters Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, and promising young batters like Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton. The pace attack is led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, supported by Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, and Ottniel Baartman. Spin options include Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi. While the vice-captain isn’t explicitly stated in the provided information, the team’s depth and recent performance highlight their intent to compete at the highest level in T20 cricket.

PLAYER NAME	ROLE	STYLE	JERSEY NUMBER
Aiden Markram (Captain)	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	94
Quinton de Kock	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: –	12
Gerald Coetzee	Allrounder	Batter: Right-hand Bat Bowler: Right-arm Fast	25
Reeza Hendricks	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	17
Marco Jansen	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast	70
Heinrich Klaasen	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	45
Keshav Maharaj	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	16
David Miller	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	10
Bjorn Fortuin	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	45
Anrich Nortje	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast	2
Kagiso Rabada	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast	25
Tabraiz Shamsi	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Wrist spin	90
Tristan Stubbs	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	30
Ryan David Rickelton	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Left-handed Bowling: Slow Left Arm	44
Ottniel Baartman	Bowler	Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Right arm fast-medium	–
Lizaad Williams	Bowler	Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Right arm fast	–
Andile Phehlukwayo	Allrounder	Batting: Left-hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	3
Wayne Parnell	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast	7
Lungi Ngidi	Bowler	Batting: Right Handed Bat Bowling: Right-arm fast	22
Sisanda Magala	Bowler	Batting: Right Handed Bowling: Right Arm Medium	58
Nandre Burger	Allrounder	Batting: Left-Handed Bowling: Left arm Medium fast	71
Dewald Brevis	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak	17
Temba Bavuma	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium	11
Donovan Ferreira	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off break	17
Matthew Breetzke	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	85
Jason Smith	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast	57
Rassie van der Dussen	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Legbreak	72
Dayyaan Galiem	Bowling Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast
Patrick Kruger	Batting Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium	61
George Linde	Allrounder	Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox
Wiaan Mulder	Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right hand Bat	24
Andile Simelane	Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	27
Ryan Rickelton	Batter	Batting: Left hand Bat	44
Nqabayomzi Peter	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Legbreak	91
Kwena Maphaka	Bowler	Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Left arm Fast	81
Lutho Sipamla	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	65

About South Africa T20I SQUAD

Captain – Aiden Markram
Head Coach – Shukri Conrad
Batting /Bowling Coach – Jean-Paul Duminy, Eric Simons
Fielding Coach – Wandile Gwavu

History and Key Events

CSA has been central to significant developments in South African cricket:

• Hosting International Tournaments: South Africa has a history of hosting major ICC events, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2024. Looking ahead, South Africa will co-host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027 alongside Namibia and Zimbabwe.
• Significant Financial Turnaround: The period from May 2023 to April 2024 marked a “defining period” for CSA, witnessing a remarkable 170% increase in revenue, reaching R1.89 billion. This surge was primarily driven by India’s inbound tour and increased distributions from the ICC. Consequently, CSA reported a profit before tax of R815 million, a significant turnaround from the previous year’s loss.
• Launch of Professional Domestic Women’s League: In a historic move, CSA launched a Professional Domestic Women’s League, backed by a R15 million investment. This initiative has awarded 66 professional contracts to women cricketers and created 24 full-time support staff positions, signifying a major stride for women’s cricket in the country.
• SA20 Tournament Success: The SA20, a professional Twenty20 league, has gained considerable momentum. CSA’s investment in the SA20 league yielded a share of profit of R54 million, underscoring a highly successful second season for the league.
• Philanthropic and Social Initiatives: CSA actively engages in Corporate Social Investment. Their KFC Mini-Cricket Programme, thriving for 41 years, is recognized as the largest of its kind globally. The annual Pink Day initiative raises awareness and funds for cancer research, collecting R1.7 million in 2024. Additionally, the introduction of Black Day addresses gender-based violence.

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Records and Achievements

South African cricket boasts a rich tapestry of achievements across various levels:

• ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Performance: The Proteas Men had an impressive unbeaten run to the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, where they narrowly lost to India. This marked South Africa’s first-ever appearance in a Men’s T20 World Cup final. They had previously reached the semi-finals in 2009 and 2014.
• ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Performance: The Proteas Men reached the semi-final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
  • Aiden Markram holds the record for the fastest century (100 runs off 49 balls) for South Africa in T20Is against Sri Lanka.
• Domestic Cricket Success (2023/2024 Season):
  • DP World Lions won the Division 1 4-Day Domestic Series and the CSA T20 Challenge.
  • World Sports Betting Western Province won the Division 1 One-Day Cup and the Division 1 Women’s T20 Challenge.
  • Hollywoodbets Dolphins won the Division 1 Women’s One-Day Cup.
  • Sunrisers Eastern Cape successfully defended their title in the second season of the Betway SA20.
  • Ryan Rickelton topped the run charts with 530 runs in the 2023 Betway SA20.
  • Marco Jansen was the leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets in the 2023 Betway SA20.
• Umpiring Achievements:
• • Lauren Agenbag was included on the ICC Development Panel of Umpires.
  • Lubabalo Gcuma and Stephen Harris were promoted to the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires.
  • Stacy Lackay and Kerrin Klaaste joined the CSA Reserve Panel of Umpires.

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Famous Players

Several notable South African cricketers have made significant contributions or are considered key players:

• Aiden Markram: Captains the Proteas Men’s T20I squad and led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to an SA20 title defense. Known for the fastest T20I century for South Africa and a crucial number three batter.
• Quinton de Kock: An experienced wicketkeeper-batter, a main batter in the top order, and South Africa’s highest scorer in T20Is, nearing 2500 runs.
• Heinrich Klaasen: A “trump card” for South Africa due to his powerful hitting and effectiveness against spin, playing as a finisher at number five.
• David Miller: A veteran finisher and the only South African batter with over 100 sixes in T20Is.
• Kagiso Rabada: A key fast bowler, crucial for leading the pace attack and performing at the death overs.
• Anrich Nortje: A fast bowler noted as a top performer among the Proteas’ pacers in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
• Ryan Rickelton: An uncapped T20I player who was the leading run-scorer in the second Betway SA20 season.
• Tristan Stubbs: A promising young batter who had an impressive IPL 2024 season with a high strike rate and is considered a “player to watch.”
• Keshav Maharaj: The primary left-arm spinner, known for his accuracy and control.
• Tabraiz Shamsi: An experienced left-arm unorthodox spinner with a high number of T20 wickets.
• Bjorn Fortuin: A spinner and captain who led his team to win the CSA T20 Challenge.
• Gerald Coetzee: A fast bowler nominated for ICC Awards 2023 Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
• Marco Jansen: A fast bowler and the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 Betway SA20.
• Ottniel Baartman: An uncapped fast bowler who took 18 wickets in the SA20.
• Dean Elgar: A Proteas Test batter who retired from international cricket after a distinguished 12-year career, having scored over 5,000 Test runs and served as Test captain.
• Laura Wolvaardt: The captain of the Proteas Women’s team.
• Nqaba Peter: A young, up-and-coming right-arm leg spinner who had a strong season in the CSA T20 Challenge.
• Jason Smith: An all-rounder with significant experience in the South African domestic circuit, recently added to the squad for the West Indies T20I series.

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