South Africa has announced its squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with Temba Bavuma leading the team. The Proteas are aiming for success after strong performances in recent ICC events. The squad features the return of pace stars Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi. Nortje, back from a stress fracture, will play his first ODI since 2023, while Ngidi returns after recovering from a groin injury.
Latest News:- Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy due to a back injury, continuing his injury struggles. He hasn’t played since the 2024 T20 World Cup and will also miss the remainder of the SA20 2025 season. This is his third injury-related absence from an ICC tournament, following the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. South Africa is expected to announce a replacement soon, with Gerald Coetzee likely to fill the spot.
South Africa Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) | Batter (Captain) |
| Tony de Zorzi | Batter |
| Marco Jansen | All-Rounder |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Keshav Maharaj | Bowler (Spin) |
| Aiden Markram | Batter/Occasional Bowler |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Wiaan Mulder | All-Rounder |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler (Pace) |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler (Ruled out) |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler (Pace) |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler (Spin) |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Batter |
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South Africa Match Schedule For Champions Trophy 2025
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Afghanistan v South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 25 Feb | Australia v South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 1 Mar | South Africa v England | National Stadium, Karachi |
South Africa’s Strengths
South Africa brings a mix of experienced players and rising stars to the Champions Trophy. Temba Bavuma leads the team with calm and composed leadership. Explosive batters like Tony de Zorzi, David Miller, and Heinrich Klaasen provide a strong batting lineup capable of scoring big.
The all-rounders, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder, add depth to both batting and bowling. The pace attack, featuring world-class bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje, is a key strength, while spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi offer balance in conditions favoring spin.
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South Africa’s Group and Tournament Details
South Africa is part of Group B in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, alongside Australia, England, and Afghanistan. Competing in such a challenging group will test their skills and strategies as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Tournament Schedule
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with the final to be played on March 10. Fans eagerly await South Africa’s matches as the team strives to make a significant impact on the tournament.
With a combination of experience, young talent, and a balanced squad, South Africa is poised to be a strong contender for the Champions Trophy title. Fans are excited to see how the Proteas perform on the global stage.
