JP Duminy, South Africa’s T20 World Cup veteran, sees no reason why the Proteas can’t conquer the 2026 edition. ‘Full chance’ is his verdict on a team yet to taste major silverware, fresh off a 2024 final defeat to India that left fans aching for more.
Duminy unpacked the hype Thursday: ‘We’ve excelled in white-ball over the past year. This squad is championship material. South Africa’s white-ball wait ends here, I predict.’
Central to his belief is Aiden Markram’s captaincy glow-up. The Durban Super Giants skipper smashed 309 runs in SA20’s nine games, embodying reliability. ‘Captain’s form drives everything, batting-wise,’ Duminy said. ‘It sets the tone for victory.’
Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7, the event sees South Africa in Group D. They open against Canada on February 9 in Ahmedabad, then face Afghanistan (11th), New Zealand (14th), and UAE (18th), after wrapping West Indies T20s.
Beyond Markram, South Africa’s depth in pace, spin, and middle-order muscle positions them strongly. Duminy’s words rally a fanbase scarred by near-misses. If they harness this momentum, the T20 World Cup could mark South Africa’s breakthrough moment on the global stage.