As the cricketing world gears up for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa has announced its 15-member squad for the prestigious event. With their impressive performance in the 2023 World Cup and the T20 World Cup 2024 final, the Proteas are a dark horse to watch out for.
This year’s tournament will unfold in a hybrid model, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosting some games alongside the reigning champions.
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Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, South Africa has assembled a formidable team, featuring talented players like Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Heinrich Klaasen. With their strong batting lineup and skilled bowling attack, the Proteas are ready to make a statement in the tournament.
South Africa’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is as follows:
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.
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Taking a closer look at the strongest playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the selection is as follows:
1. Temba Bavuma (C)
2. Ryan Rickelton
3. Rassie Van Der Dussen
4. Aiden Markram
5. David Miller
6. Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
7. Marco Jansen
8. Keshav Maharaj
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Tabraiz Shamsi
With this lineup, South Africa aims to build on their recent success and make a deep run in the tournament. The hybrid model and the UAE’s hosting of games will add an exciting twist to the competition, and the Proteas are ready to take on the challenge.