Also known as: captain Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram — South Africa captain in T20 World Cup, scored unbeaten 86 against New Zealand and 82 against West Indies.
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The Namibian
Aiden Markram leads South Africa team in T20 World Cup semi-final
“Should Aiden Markram's side inflict their second defeat of the tournament on New Zealand — they beat them comfortably in the group stage — then a rematch against India for the trophy could be on the cards.”
SA, India eye T20 World Cup rematch as semi finals beginThe Namibian
Markram scored 86 not out against New Zealand in group phase
“Markram has led from the front, scoring 86 not out in a seven-wicket romp past semi-final opponents New Zealand in the group phase, easily chasing 176 with 17 balls to spare.”
SA, India eye T20 World Cup rematch as semi finals beginThe Namibian
South Africa captain Aiden Markram was bowled for four by Sikandar Raza
“Raza bowled Markram for four in the next over.”
South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi finalThe Namibian
Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82
“South Africa captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa all but secured a T20 World Cup semi-final berth with a brutal nine-wicket thrashing of the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday.”
SA thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement winThe Namibian
Aiden Markram dismissed Ishan Kishan with off-spin
“South Africa struck immediately in India's chase when captain Aiden Markram opened the bowling and dismissed Ishan Kishan with his off-spin.”
SA thrash India to end 12 match T20 World Cup win streakThe Namibian
Aiden Markram acknowledged they will need to be sharper against India
“Markram acknowledged they will need to be sharper against India.”
SA fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE rompThe Namibian
Captain Aiden Markram scored unbeaten 86 in South Africa's victory over New Zealand
“Captain Aiden Markam's unbeaten 86 and 4-40 by Marco Jansen led South Africa to a seven-wicket thrashing of New Zealand on Saturday to all but book their Super Eights berth at the T20 World Cup.”
Markram, Jansen lead SA to brink of T20 Super EightsThe Namibian
South Africa skipper Aiden Markram said bowlers need to be sharper against New Zealand
“South Africa skipper Aiden Markram on Friday said his bowlers need to be sharper against New Zealand after their super over escapes at the T20 World Cup, because "every delivery' counts.”
Markram warns every delivery counts after SA super over dramaThe Namibian
Aiden Markram said South Africa needs to improve in small phases to win games like this
“"There's areas we can improve," said South Africa captain Aiden Markram. "Small little phases, and it adds up to a lot in this format. You need to win games like this."”
SA pip Afghanistan in double super over T20 thrillerThe Namibian
Aiden Markram reached his fifty off 28 balls before falling for 59
“Markram sailed on and reached his fifty off 28 balls before falling for 59, caught in the deep after hitting 10 fours and a six.”
SA open T20 World Cup campaign with Canada thrashingNew Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Kolkata, with Finn Allen smashing the fastest century in T20 World Cup history off 33 balls to secure victory. New Zealand will face either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Kolkata, with Finn Allen smashing the fastest century in T20 World Cup history off 33 balls to secure victory. New Zealand will face either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa, unbeaten after seven matches, face New Zealand in the first T20 World Cup semi-final, while defending champions India play England in the second; if both sides win, they would meet in a rematch of the 2024 final that India won by seven runs in Barbados.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in a T20 World Cup match in New Delhi, with Dewald Brevis scoring 42 off 18 balls to help chase down Zimbabwe's 153-7. South Africa remains unbeaten in the tournament and will face New Zealand in the semi-final on Wednesday.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa crushed the West Indies by nine wickets in a T20 World Cup match in Ahmedabad, with captain Aiden Markram scoring an unbeaten 82 and Quinton de Kock adding 47 as South Africa chased down 177 with 23 balls to spare. The win leaves South Africa unbeaten in the tournament and on the brink of securing a semi-final berth.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The West Indies scored 254-6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, with Shimron Hetmyer blasting 85 off 34 balls, before bowling out Zimbabwe for 147 in their Super Eights match in Mumbai.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak with a 76-run victory in Ahmedabad, bowling out the defending champions for 111 after posting 187-7. Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj led the South African bowling attack as India failed in their first chase of the tournament.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi to complete a perfect four-win group phase, setting up a Super Eights rematch against defending champion India. South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged his side's fielding lapses and said the team will be sharper for the India match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Captain Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 and Marco Jansen's 4-40 led South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand on Saturday, all but securing their Super Eights berth at the T20 World Cup. South Africa restricted New Zealand to 175-7 and chased down the target in 37.1 overs for their third consecutive win.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his bowlers must be more disciplined after needing two super overs to beat Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup. Markram cited 22 extras conceded in two games as a concern before Saturday's Group D match against unbeaten New Zealand, where the winner will secure a place in the Super Eights.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa beat Afghanistan in a thrilling double super over T20 World Cup match in Ahmedabad after both teams scored 187, with South Africa winning on the final ball when Rahmanullah Gurbaz was caught attempting a boundary.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated Canada by 57 runs in their T20 World Cup campaign opener, scoring 213-4 after Canada chose to field, with David Miller and Tristan Stubbs combining for an unbeaten 75-run stand at the end. Lungi Ngidi's four-wicket haul restricted Canada to 156-8 in reply.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →