Western Province all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana and Dolphins seamer Eathan Bosch debuted for South Africa this week.
Mpongwana was first named in a Proteas squad in December 2023, but didn’t debut until Monday’s ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand in Lahore, Pakistan.
Opening batsman Matthew Breetzke and spinner Senuran Muthusamy also debuted in ODI cricket on Monday. They had previously debuted in Test cricket.
South Africa’s squad for this tri-series includes the uncapped Meeka-eel Prince and Gideon Peters. Batsman Prince and fast bowler Peters are from North West.
This tri-series precedes this month’s Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March.
South Africa have been pooled with England, Australia and Afghanistan.
The tournament has not been played since 2017. Pakistan are the reigning champions.
Australia and India are the most successful Champions Trophy teams with two titles each.
The Proteas won the Champions Trophy title in 1998 – and were losing semi-finalists in 2000, 2002, 2006 and 2013. The West Indies and Sri Lanka did not qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Meanwhile, Titans seamer Corbin Bosch has replaced the injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s Champion Trophy squad – and Lions fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been added as a travelling reserve.