South Africa enters the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with renewed confidence, having recently won the World Test Championship, their first major ICC trophy. Aiden Markram, the South African captain, expressed optimism about the team's prospects, stating, 'the belief, confidence, monkey off the back and all those things play a role in the language and mindset' (Business Recorder, February 08, 2026). Despite their past struggles, including a loss to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, South Africa is considered a strong contender, especially after defeating Australia in the Test Championship in June 2025. However, their recent form in T20Is has been inconsistent, with only 12 wins out of 32 matches since the last World Cup (101 Great Goals, February 08, 2026).
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