Cricket South Africa (CSA) has introduced a 15-member squad for the extremely anticipated ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025 closing towards Australia, scheduled to happen at Lord’s Cricket Floor in London from June 11 to fifteen. Temba Bavuma will proceed to steer the Proteas of their pursuit of a maiden WTC title.
Lungi Ngidi makes comeback in a powerful tempo line-up
South Africa’s squad includes a potent tempo assault, headlined by Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, and the returning Lungi Ngidi. Ngidi has been recalled to the Take a look at setup after an absence of a number of months, having final performed within the format in October 2024. Notably, speedsters Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje have been not noted of the ultimate squad.
All-rounders Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, and Corbin Bosch present extra tempo choices, including depth and selection to the seam division.
Keshav Maharaj, South Africa’s first-choice spinner lately, is joined by left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy because the aspect’s two foremost spin choices. Dane Piedt, who featured in earlier squads, has been omitted for the ultimate.
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Batting unit blends expertise with youth
The Proteas’ batting order boasts a wholesome mixture of expertise and rising expertise. Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and David Bedingham are among the many top-order choices, whereas the versatile Tristan Stubbs has additionally earned a spot. Wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne, who performed an important position within the workforce’s WTC marketing campaign, retains his place and is predicted to don the gloves.
Forward of the ultimate, the squad will assemble in Arundel on Might 31 and take part in a four-day warm-up match towards Zimbabwe from June 3 to six. The workforce will then journey to London on June 7 to start preparations for his or her title showdown towards Pat Cummins’ Australia.
South Africa Squad for WTC Last 2025
Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
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