India, Feb. 9 -- South Africa would need to raise their recent form to challenge for the title as they open their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, a team short on match practice but looking to make a strong impression, here on Monday. South Africa have only managed to win 12 out of the 32 games they have played since losing the 2024 T20 World Cup final to India in June 2024.

However, they now do have the emboldened belief of winning a world title, having ended the trophy drought with the World Test Championships triumph last year. Ryan Rickleton and Tristian Stubbs were not part of the original squad but have rightfully included following injuries to Donavan Ferreria and Tony de Zorzi.

Keshav Maharaj will lead the spin attack whil...