South Africa announce squad for WTC final against Australia

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday unveiled a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final against Australia, set to begin on June 11 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

This marks South Africa’s maiden appearance in a WTC Final, after topping the points table with an impressive 69.44% points percentage, a campaign that saw them win 8 out of 12 Tests.

Temba Bavuma will lead the side in this historic showdown, and the Proteas have received a timely boost with the return of fast bowler Lungi Ngidi.

Having recovered from a groin injury that sidelined him during the home season, Ngidi has since proven his fitness in white-ball cricket and international T20 leagues, making a strong case for his selection.

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To accommodate Ngidi’s return, young pacer Kwena Maphaka, who was part of the squad against Pakistan, has been left out, while top-order batter Matthew Breetzke also misses the cut.

South Africa’s batting unit will be powered by Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and Aiden Markram at the top, followed by a solid middle order featuring captain Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.

The Proteas’ pace attack looks formidable with Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Dane Paterson, and Corbin Bosch joining Ngidi.

The spin department includes Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy, offering variety and control in English conditions.

South Africa squad for WTC Final against 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.

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