India, March 15 -- South Africa will look to avenge its defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals in the five-match series against the Black Caps, which gets underway on Sunday, March 15. Eight players from the Kiwis' World Cup and three from the Proteas' will be a part of the T20I series, and hence the contest is expected to be a cracking affair. Recently, Proteas' travel back home from India was delayed due to the airspace restrictions following the war between the USA/Israel and Iran in West Asia. The contingent, along with the West Indies, was among the last to head back home.

Keshav Maharaj will lead South Africa as Aiden Markram has been rested for the series, while New Zealand will be captained by th...