Cricket South Africa (CSA) revealed their 15-man team for their match against Australia in the World Test Championship final 2025. (WTC) The match between South Africa and the Pat Cummins-led team is set to start on June 11 at the Lord’s.
Temba Bavuma, the captain, performed the unveiling in a really inventive way. In the video that CSA shared, Bavuma was wearing the traditional captain’s blazer and called out the players.
Defining moments. Unshakable character. This is what Test cricket’s all about 🏏.
As we look to the battle that awaits, we acknowledge growth and reward perseverance 💪👏.
This isn’t just a squad; it’s a statement of intent and a true reflection of grit 🇿🇦.#WTC25 #WozaNawe… pic.twitter.com/qa1de9NFWX
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 13, 2025
From the Proteas’ series against Pakistan, the setup featured every player save for Matthew Breetzke and Kwena Maphaka. Lungi Ngidi, who hasn’t been in the format since August 2024, was a noteworthy addition. He has totally recovered from the groin injury that kept him out of the series against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
Regarding the top order, Ryan Rickelton is anticipated to split opening responsibilities with either Aiden Markram or Tony de Zorzi. Senuran Muthusamy and Keshav Maharaj will share spin-bowling duties if the think tank fields two spinners at Lord’s. It will be unclear until game day whether any or both make it to the playing XI.
Together with Dane Peterson and Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the pace attack. Additionally, all-around players like Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder, and Marco Jansen will be there. South Africa’s starting lineup is still up in the air. Since their victory in the Wills International Cup (now known as the Champions Trophy) in 1998, they will be eager to hold the trophy.
South Africa squad for WTC 2025 Final vs Australia
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson
