South Africa's Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp are unavailable due to fitness and illness respectively ahead of the 2026 home T20I series against India. Uncapped wicketkeeper Tebogo Macheke replaces injured Karabo Meso, while Sinalo Jafta retains the primary wicketkeeping role. Ayabonga Khaka will lead the pace attack and Nonkululeko Mlaba will head the spin department in the series against India. Coaching staff changes include new batting, fielding, and strength and conditioning coaches ahead of the T20 World Cup. The five-match series against India begins on June 12 at Kingsmead in Durban and concludes on April 27 at Benoni.