South Africa did well in the 2021 T20 World Cup but unfortunately failed to reach the semi-finals. Nevertheless, the team is in good form right now and will look to do well in the upcoming edition. In this article, we take a look at the strongest South Africa playing XI for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

The Proteas are yet to make a mark in ICC events. They struggled with the transition period but are roaring back to form right now. Some key players are returning to form and the Australian conditions will suit their attack. Therefore, it is expected that they will do well at the event.

Openers: Quinton de Kock (WK) and Temba Bavuma (C)

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma are the openers in the strongest South Africa playing XI for the 2022 T20 World Cup. While QDK is the most experienced T20 batter in the line-up, Bavuma offers good captaincy skills and can drop in as an anchor if needed. Hence, the duo complements well and in Australia, they will be backed to provide good starts. Bavuma, though, has to take care of his strike rate to offer better value to his team.

Middle-Order: Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen

The middle-order will be the strength for the South African squad. In the recent series against India, they played one batter short. However, they could not chase some easy targets in the series. Therefore, they could revert back with the combination of four genuine batters. While Markram, van der Dussen and Miller select themselves, based on form, Heinrich Klaasen or Tristan Stubbs could get a chance. Klaasen is a powerful hitter and can be promoted to take on the spinners in the middle overs. With this combination, Markram has to act as the second spinner to provide balance to the XI.

All-Rounders: Dwaine Pretorius and Wayne Parnell

Dwaine Pretorius and Wayne Parnell are the all-rounders in the strongest South Africa playing XI for the 2022 T20 World Cup. It is not a perfect department for the Proteas but this duo can be dangerous on their day. They also have the experience to impact games. South Africa can also use Marco Jansen if he does well with the ball. Pretorius can be used as a pinch-hitter if required.

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi

South Africa will need to drop one of their spinners to have better depth in the batting. Despite being the vice-captain, Keshav Maharaj might have to sit out because Shamsi has a better ability to impact games in the T20 format. As for the pace attack, it is an easy selection for the management. While Rabada and Nortje will lead the attack, Lungi Ngidi can also get a chance based on form and conditions.