South Africa Announce ODI Squad for Australia Series
South Africa have announced a 16-member ODI squad for their upcoming home series against Australia, with Temba Bavuma named captain and Gerald Coetzee recalled.
South Africa have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, with Temba Bavuma set to lead the Proteas in the 50-over contest.
The series is scheduled to begin in Durban on September 24, followed by matches in Johannesburg on September 27 and Potchefstroom on September 30. The series will be an important part of South Africaβs preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Temba Bavuma to Lead South Africa
Bavuma has been confirmed as South Africaβs ODI captain for the Australia series. The squad includes several experienced campaigners alongside players who remain part of the teamβs plans for the next World Cup cycle.
Aiden Markram, David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj are among the experienced names included in the squad.
Gerald Coetzee Returns to ODI Setup
Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has earned a recall to the South African ODI team. His inclusion adds further pace-bowling depth to the squad.
Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi and Kwena Maphaka are also included among the fast-bowling options, while Marco Jansen provides another all-round option for the Proteas.
Kagiso Rabada Misses Australia ODIs
One of the notable absentees is Kagiso Rabada. The experienced fast bowler will miss the ODI series because of an injury, although he is hopeful of recovering in time for the Test matches that follow.
South Africa will therefore have to rely on their other pace options during the three-match ODI contest.
Dewald Brevis Not Included
Dewald Brevis has not been selected for the ODI series. South Africa have instead opted for Matthew Breetzke, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs as their middle-order batting options.
The selection gives the Proteas a combination of established international experience and players who are being considered for their longer-term white-ball plans.
South Africa ODI Squad vs Australia
Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.
The Australia ODI series will give South Africa another opportunity to assess their squad combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Coach Shukri Conrad has described the series as an important step in shaping the team for the tournament.
