South Africa’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy was announced on 13 January.
Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been included in the 15-man squad.
Batsmen Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs – and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder – have also been selected.
Fast bowlers Kwena Maphaka and Gerald Coetzee – and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo – were excluded.
“This squad boasts a wealth of experience, with many players having consistently performed in high pressure situations. That kind of experience is invaluable in a tournament like this,” said Proteas limited-overs coach Rob Walter.
“We’ve managed to maintain the core group of our 2023 World Cup squad, while adding fresh talent.
“Our recent performances at ICC events show that we’re capable of reaching the latter stages of global tournaments. We’re eager to take the next step, and go even further in pursuit of the coveted silverware.”
This year’s Champions Trophy 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.
South Africa squad for 2025 Champions Trophy
- 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
South Africa, meanwhile, are in contention for a maiden title in the International Cricket Council’s World Test Championship. The Proteas have qualified for the 2023-25 WTC final against Australia at Lord’s in London, England, in June.
“We have an opportunity to do something special for the country. One thing I know is with that group of player everyone will try and run through a brick wall to make sure we get on the right side of that result,” said Test captain Bavuma.
New Zealand won the 2019-21 WTC title. India ended in second position and Australia third. England were fourth. South Africa were fifth.
Australia won the 2021-23 WTC title. India ended in second position and South Africa third. England were fourth. Sri Lanka were fifth.