South Africa announce squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

South Africa has revealed their 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with Temba Bavuma leading the team. The Proteas are aiming to continue their strong performance in recent international tournaments.  

The squad includes the return of star pacers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi, who were previously sidelined due to injuries. Nortje, recovering from a stress fracture in his back, will play his first ODI match since September 2023. He missed the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and South Africa’s home season. Ngidi also makes a comeback after being out of action since October 2024 due to a groin injury.  

South Africa retained 10 players from the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. New faces in the squad include Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder, all making their debut in a 50-over ICC tournament.  

The team’s head coach, Rob Walter, expressed confidence in the squad. “This squad has a mix of experience and fresh talent, which is essential for a big tournament like this. Our players have proven their ability to handle pressure, and we’re determined to go all the way this time,” he said.  

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), 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's Group Stage Fixtures:
21 February - South Africa vs Afghanistan, Karachi
25 February - South Africa vs Australia, Rawalpindi
1 March - South Africa vs England, Karachi