Nqobani Mokoena has earned a maiden call up to the Proteas squad, showing plenty of changes, for the five-match T20I series in New Zealand next month.
South Africa completed the group stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup undefeated when they eased past the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Proteas T20 Specialist Consultant Albie Morkel breathed a huge sigh of relief at the team’s qualification into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup, saying they came out of a very tricky Group D.
Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram was satisfied with their performance against New Zealand at the T20 World Cup yesterday, and went as far as saying they played a near perfect game.
The Proteas made it three wins from three at the T20 World Cup after a thumping seven-wicket victory against New Zealand with more than two overs to spare in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Proteas batter Ryan Rickelton admitted to peak anxiety levels in the dressing room as they got over the line by the skin of their teeth against Afghanistan.