The South African batter David Miller has sustained an injury during the SA20 2026 league, which has put a major setback for the Proteas ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

He has become the third South African himself ahead of the marquee event in India and Sri Lanka.

Earlier, Donovan Ferreira suffered a fractured shoulder and was ruled out of the SA20, while Tony de Zorzi is currently on his rehabilitation after a hamstring injury he sustained in December 2025.

The 36-year old has been suspected of a groin injury during the SA20 2026 clash between Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings.

David Miller said that he is still unsure about the extend of the injury and will only know more after assessing it the next day. He admitted that the situation was not ideal for him or the team.

While asked about the insight of his injury, David Miller said, “I don’t know, we’ll see tomorrow when I pick up. Obviously not ideal.”

The Paarl Royals head coach, Trevos Penney, has provided an update on Miller’s injury.

“We are not sure if he has tweaked his groin or if he is just stiff. He is in the ice bath and getting treatment. We did not want to risk him today as we could have potentially ripped it. Hopefully, he is gonna be fine for the game in Pretoria. We do not know yet, the physio was cautious. He is walking around and is fine,” said Tevor Penney.

His injury has made him miss the eliminators game in the SA20 against Joburg Super Kings. Meanwhile, England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler to lead the side in the knockout clash.

South Africa will begin their campaign with the game against Canada on February 09 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.