South Africa's cricket team will tour Australia in August for a series of three ODIs and three T20 matches. The squad for this tour has been announced. Temba Bavuma will captain the ODI team, while Aiden Markram will lead the T20 team.
ODI or T20I Series: The Cricket South Africa board has announced its squad for the three-match ODI and three-match T20 International series against Australia in August 2025. A notable aspect is the appointment of separate captains for both formats, promising diverse strategic preparations and plans for the team. Experienced batsman Temba Bavuma will captain the ODI team, while the reins of the T20 team have been handed over to the young and in-form Aiden Markram.
Bavuma's Return and Markram Gets Another Chance
Temba Bavuma had been sidelined since the World Test Championship (WTC) final due to a hamstring injury, but he is now fully fit and returning to the ODI format. On the other hand, Aiden Markram was rested in the recently concluded tri-series, but he has now been reappointed as the captain of the T20 team.
South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad said, "Our endeavor is to build a balanced and b team in both formats. Every series is important, keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and the ODI World Cup to be held at home in 2027."
Balance of Senior and Young Players in the Team
Several senior players have returned to the announced team, including names like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and David Miller. These players will provide experience to the team and also guide the young players. At the same time, young players have also been given a chance in the team based on their outstanding performances. Spin bowler Prenelan Subrayen has been included in both the ODI and T20 International squads for the first time. He recently made his Test debut against Zimbabwe and performed brilliantly, thanks to which he has been rewarded with this opportunity.
In addition, Luan-dre Preatorius has also been included in both format teams. Pretorius has performed brilliantly in domestic and franchise T20 leagues and will now get a chance to showcase his talent at the international level. The Australia tour will begin with the T20 series, which will be played on August 10, 12 and 16.
After this, the two teams will face each other in ODI matches on August 19, 22 and 24. This series is not only important for both the teams in terms of preparations for the World Cup, but it will also be a tough test of the form and fitness of the players.
South Africa's Probable Squad
T20 Team: Aiden Markram (Captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Quena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nakaba Peter, Luan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen and Rassie van der Dussen.
ODI Team: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Luan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Prenelan Subrayen.
