In a much-anticipated ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match on February 22 between India and South Africa, not only will the players face off on the field, but there will also be an interesting sibling rivalry happening in the dugouts. Morne Morkel, currently serving as India's bowling coach and part of Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff, faces his brother Albie Morkel, who is working as a specialist consultant for the South African team. This match is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Morne Morkel, 41, has a significant background in international cricket, having played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 44 T20 international matches, taking a total of 544 wickets throughout his career. His experience and in-depth understanding of batting strategies are expected to play a crucial role as he devises plans to dismantle the South African batting line-up. His tactical prowess and insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Proteas batsmen could give the Indian team an upper hand in this high-stakes match.

On the other hand, Albie Morkel, 44, brings his own wealth of experience as he has played 1 Test, 58 ODIs, and 50 T20 internationals, scoring 1412 runs and taking 77 wickets. Having a significant IPL background with the Chennai Super Kings, Albie also boasts the experience of working alongside renowned coaches. This family rivalry promises to add an exciting layer to the match, not just for the players, but also for fans eagerly looking forward to this unique showdown between the brothers.