Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been appointed captain of South Africa’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, set to begin on March 15. The five-match series will run through March 25, coming just a week after the conclusion of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Several players who are part of the World Cup squad have been rested to manage workload. Among those currently in India for the global tournament, only Maharaj, George Linde, and Jason Smith will travel to New Zealand. South Africa have also included five uncapped players. Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Eathan Bosch, and Nqobani Mokoena have all earned maiden call-ups.
“With this series taking place directly after the T20 World Cup, the majority of that squad will return home, which creates a great opportunity for this group of players to step into the international environment and show what they’re about at this level,” South Africa coach Shukri Conrad said.
South Africa T20I squad for New Zealand T20Is: Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Eathan Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith