The Proteas’ group opponents for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka has been confirmed.

South Africa have been drawn in Group D alongside New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and the UAE.

The Proteas will kickstart their World Cup campaign when they face Canada in the opening fixture in Ahmedabad on 7 February.

They will then take on Afghanistan on 11 February before facing New Zealand on 14 February, with both fixtures taking place in Ahmedabad.

The Proteas will wrap up their group stage campaign when they do battle with UAE in Delhi on 18 February.

T20 World Cup Groups:

Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan

Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman

Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal

Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

Proteas T20 World Cup fixtures:

Proteas vs Canada – 7 February

Proteas vs Afghanistan – 11 February

Proteas vs New Zealand – 14 February

Proteas vs UAE – 18 February