ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: 3 South African players to watch for in SA vs WI Match 47

South Africa will face West Indies cricket team in Match No. 47 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight Group A on February 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. South Africa have been in dominant form, remaining unbeaten in the group stage with wins over New Zealand, Canada, UAE, and Afghanistan, before defeating hosts India in their first Super Eight fixture. West Indies, meanwhile, qualified for the Super Eight after victories against England, Italy, Scotland, and Nepal, and defeated Zimbabwe in their opening Super Eight game.

Here are three South African players to watch out for in Match No.47 of the T20 World Cup 2026:

Aiden Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram is a key batter for the team. He scored 59 against Canada, just five against Afghanistan, and then played a match-winning knock of 86* off 44 balls against New Zealand at a strike rate of 195.45. He also scored 28 against UAE and four against India but contributed with the ball by dismissing Ishan Kishan, tightening South Africa’s grip on the Indian innings. Overall, in 74 T20Is, Markram has amassed 1862 runs at a strike rate of 147.66, including 13 fifties. His performance will be crucial, as a victory in this match could secure South Africa a semi-final berth.

Marco Jansen

Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen is another player to watch. He took 2/30 against Canada and 1/42 against Afghanistan in the group stage. In the crucial clash with New Zealand, Jansen picked up 4/40, and he followed it up with 4/22 against India, dismantling the opposition’s top order. In 28 T20Is, he has claimed 33 wickets at an economy of 8.53. His height, pace, and variations make him particularly effective at the Motera Stadium, and his four overs could be decisive in breaking key partnerships.

Keshav Maharaj

Spinner Keshav Maharaj has been economical throughout the group stage, conceding less than 30 runs per spell. He bounced back strongly in the India clash, taking 3/24. In 47 T20Is, Maharaj has taken 48 wickets at an average of 25.29 and an economy rate of 7.59. His ability to contain runs and pick wickets in the middle overs will be critical against West Indies, who are likely to look to attack aggressively.

South Africa squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs

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