Johannesburg, South Africa

Hosts South Africa have announced their squad for the T20I series against India, with Aiden Markram leading the side. Cricket South Africa, on Thursday (Oct 31), announced a 16-man squad led by Markram, with star Kagiso Rabada rested. The series not part of the ICC’s calendar will start on November 8, with the Indian side led by Suryakumar Yadav and assisted by VVS Laxman set to stamp their authority in another overseas series.

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South Africa announce squad

Having lost the T20 World Cup final to India in June, South Africa will seek revenge as they take on Suryakumar Yadav’s side. Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs have yet again earned the faith of the board, with the former being available for only the last two matches. On the other hand, senior members like Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj and David Miller continue to be part of the side.

The hosts have been good in the shortest format of the game, but India might be an opponent they will avoid taking lightly. Rabada has been rested for the series as South Africa have important assignments to come in the next two months. Considering they are still in the running for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Rabada’s workload management will be a crucial part of the process.

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“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.”

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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.