Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a team of 15 members for the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against Australiaplanned to take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from June 11 to 15. Temba bavuma will continue to direct the Proteas in their quest for a first WTC title.
Lungi Ngidi returns to an alignment at a strong rhythm
The South African team presents a powerful attack at rhythm, titled by Kagiso Rabada, Dane Patersonand the return No more identity. Ngidi was recalled to the configuration of the test after an absence of several months, having played for the last time in the format in October 2024. In particular, the speeds Gerald Coetzee And Anrich Nortje were excluded from the final team.
Versatile Marco Jansen, Wiaan MulderAnd Corbin Bosch Provide additional rhythm options, adding depth and variety to sewing service.
Keshav MaharajSouth African first choice spinner in recent years, has been joined by the sponsor of the left arm Muthusamy Like the two main spin options of the team. Dane PiedtWho appeared in the previous teams, was omitted for the final.
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The stick unit mixes experience with young people
The order of striker of the Proteas has a healthy mixture of experience and emerging talents. Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan RickeltonAnd David Bordingham are among the upper order options, while the versatile Tristan Stubbs has also won a place. Window Kyle Verreynne, Who played an essential role in the team’s WTC campaign, retains its place and should put on the gloves.
Before the final, the team will meet in Arundel on May 31 and will participate in a four -day warm -up match against Zimbabwe From June 3 to 6. The team will then go to London on June 7 to start the preparations for their title confrontation against Australia of Pat Cummins.
South African team for WTC Final 2025
Temba Bavuma (Captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
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