Proteas name new-look squad for upcoming ODIs

The Proteas have named six uncapped players in the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan and New Zealand.

ODI captain Temba Bavuma. Image: @TembaBavuma/X

The Proteas’ ‘tri-nation’ series, which will form part of the preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled from 8-14 February in Lahore and Karachi.

Coach Rob Walter has named an initial 12-player squad for South Africa’s first match of the series against the Black Caps on 10 February at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Players will be added to the squad following the SA20 Eliminator between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday, 05 February.

ODI captain Temba Bavuma will lead the side, which includes six uncapped players in Warriors batter Matthew Breetzke, North West University Dragons batter Meeka-eel Prince, and his domestic teammate, fast bowler Gideon Peters, along with Dolphins fast bowler Eathan Bosch and Warriors spinner Senuran Muthusamy.

Western Province all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana has also been named in the squad. This is the 24-year-old’s second call-up to the 50-over setup after being part of the ODI squad against India in 2023.

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has made a recovery from a left hamstring strain to further strengthen the attack.

The squad will travel to Lahore on Wednesday evening.

Proteas Squad Tri-nation Series – ODI against New Zealand

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Eathan Bosch* (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Matthew Breetzke* (Dafabet Warriors), Gerald Coetzee (Momentum Multiply Titans), Junior Dala (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Mihlali Mpongwana* (World Sports Betting Western Province), Senuran Muthusamy* (Dafabet Warriors), Gideon Peters* (North West University Dragons), Meeka-eel Prince* (North West University Dragons), Jason Smith (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), and Kyle Verreynne (World Sports Betting Western Province). *Uncapped

Keshav Maharaj and Heinrich Klaasen will miss the first match as they travel to Karachi on 9 February, ahead of the second ODI against Pakistan on 12 February at the National Stadium.

The Proteas squad for the remainder of the tri-nation series will be announced on 9 February after the SA20 Final.

Note:

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad members Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen will depart for Pakistan on 14 February.

Tri-nation Series Fixtures (all times local)

08 February at 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Pakistan vs New Zealand – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

10 February at 09:30 (06:30 SAST)

New Zealand vs South Africa – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

12 February at 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Pakistan vs South Africa – The National Stadium, Karachi

14 February at 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Final: TBC v TBC – The National Stadium, Karachi