It’s almost slipped under the radar, but the Proteas will hope to make South Africa proud when they head into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final from next week.
After the Proteas qualified against the odds, they will face favourites Australia in a one-off Test for title honours, taking place from 11-15 June at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Temba Bavuma will lead the side, with the Test starting at 11:30 next Wednesday.
The squad has already assembled in England, and will play a warm-up match against Zimbabwe from 3-6 June, before heading to London on 7 June.
Proteas squad – ICC Men’s World Test Championship final 2025 against Australia
Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (Western Province), Corbin Bosch (Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Marco Jansen (North West Dragons), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (Warriors), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Dane Paterson (Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Kyle Verreynne (Western Province)
Management
Shukri Conrad (Head coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Ashwell Prince (Batting Coach), Piet Botha (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Konrad von Hagen (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Lucy Davey (Media Manager) and Brian Khonto (Security Officer).
ICC World Test Championship final 2025
11-15 June: South Africa vs Australia – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London – 11:30 (SA time)
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