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Big Players Return, Young Prodigy Locks in ODI Spot As South Africa Name T20I & ODI Squads for Australia Series

Sagar Paul

Last updated: August 6, 2025

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South Africa will take on Australia in a three-match T20I series followed by three ODIs.

South Africa have named their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, which will take place next month.

Aiden Markram will lead the T20I side, while Temba Bavuma will captain the ODI team. Both players missed the Zimbabwe tour as they were rested after the WTC 2025 final. Kagiso Rabada and Ryan Rickelton also return to the squad.

“It’s great to have our senior players back in the mix after their rest following the World Test Championship final. Their experience and quality add real value to the group as we continue to build a strong core in both formats,” South Africa Head Coach Shukri Conrad said.

It will be an important tour for South Africa as they look to test their squad balance ahead of upcoming ICC tournaments.

“Every series from here on plays a part in shaping our squads for next year’s T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup at home in 2027,” he added.

Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius secure places in South Africa ODI squad

Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dré Pretorius have been included in the ODI squad. Pretorius has received his first call-up to the 50-over format, while Brevis, who was in the ODI squad for the 2023 home series against Australia, is still waiting to make his debut.

Both players will look to build on their T20I and Test experience as they continue to grow at the international level. They were part of the Zimbabwe tour, which included a Test series and a T20I tri-series.

South Africa Squad for T20I and ODI series against Australia

T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Rassie van der Dussen.

ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen.

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Schedule of South Africa’s T20I and ODI Series Against Australia

T20I Series

1st T20I – August 10, Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin
2nd T20I – August 12, Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin
3rd T20I – August 16, Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns

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ODI Series

1st ODI – August 19, Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns
2nd ODI – August 22, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
3rd ODI – August 24, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

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Sagar Paul

As a passionate cricket fan I have been watching the game for over 20 years, and it has been a constant part of my life for as long as I can remember. From childhood, I enjoyed following matches and players, and over time that passion only grew stronger. What began as admiration for the sport slowly turned into a deeper connection, where I found joy in expressing my thoughts through writing. For me, writing about cricket feels natural. It doesn’t feel like work, but rather a reflection of the love I have for the game that has always been close to my heart.