South Africa (SA) T20 World cup squad consists of several match winners. The Proteas are yet to win the prized World Cup trophy as they look to end the drought in the upcoming T20 World Cup. On that note, let us take a look 3 probable top performers from SA squad for T20 World Cup.
Top performers from SA squad for T20 World Cup
| Name | Role |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Aiden Markram | Captain/Batter |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler |
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is one of the most destructive batters going around in the international arena. The power-hitter can take the game away from the opposition in a span of just few overs. Playing in IPL 2024, Klaasen has amassed 381 runs in 12 innings with a strike rate of above 183.17.
Aiden Markram
Despite not best of the time in IPL 2024, skipper Aiden Markram is expected to play a crucial role in South Africa’s middle order during the T20 World Cup. Markram has played 39 T20I matches and averages 38.55 with a good strike rate of 150.67.
Tabraiz Shamsi
Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi is expected to play a key role for the Proteas in T20 World Cup. The wickets in the Carribean are expected to be slow in nature, Hence, Shamsi’s variations might come in handy for the Proteas during the middle overs of the match.
SA squad for T20 World Cup
Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman. Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock. Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks. Marco Jansen. Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton. Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.
Travelling reserves: Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi.
Editors pick
