Cricket South Africa announced its squad for the World Test Championship final that will take place against Australia in Lord's from June 11.
Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa's challenge in their first-ever WTC Final, having qualified for the Ultimate Test after finishing first in the WTC Standings with a point percentage of 69.44.
The squad has been strengthened by the return of pacer Lungi Ngidi, who missed the home summer due to a groin injury.
There are two changes to the 16-player squad that faced Pakistan. Youngster Kwena Maphaka misses out at the expense of the returning Ngidi, while top-order batter Matthew Breetzke has also been dropped.
Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram will be the top order batters, while youngsters Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham and Bavuma will hold fort in the middle order. Kyle Verreynne is the designated wicketkeeper. The lower order will consist of all-rounders Wiaam Mulder and Marco Jansen can also contribute with the bat.
Mulder and Jansen will be joined by ace pacer Kagiso Rabada, Ngidi, Dane Paterson and Corbin Bosch to round up the fast-bowling lineup. Spinner Keshav Maharaj will be the face of the spin resources alongside Senuran Muthusamy.
Head coach Shukri Conrad believed the outfit covered all bases for South Africa in English conditions.
“Firstly, I want to congratulate each of the players selected for this squad. It is a special moment for this group to contest the WTC Final. Over the past 18 months, we’ve worked hard to build a competitive red-ball unit, and this achievement reflects that progress.
“A key part of our success has been consistency in selection, and we’ve stuck with the core group of players who have been part of this WTC cycle. We’ve selected a balanced squad for the conditions we expect at Lord’s.”
Conrad was pleased with the return of Ngidi to red-ball cricket, and believed the right-arm pacer would boost the fast bowling resources in the setup.
“I’m particularly pleased to welcome Lungi back in the side. He’s put in the work and offers us an experienced option with the ball.”
Earlier in the day Australia had announced a 15-member squad for the summit clash.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson.
Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa's challenge in their first-ever WTC Final, having qualified for the Ultimate Test after finishing first in the WTC Standings with a point percentage of 69.44.
The squad has been strengthened by the return of pacer Lungi Ngidi, who missed the home summer due to a groin injury.
There are two changes to the 16-player squad that faced Pakistan. Youngster Kwena Maphaka misses out at the expense of the returning Ngidi, while top-order batter Matthew Breetzke has also been dropped.
Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram will be the top order batters, while youngsters Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham and Bavuma will hold fort in the middle order. Kyle Verreynne is the designated wicketkeeper. The lower order will consist of all-rounders Wiaam Mulder and Marco Jansen can also contribute with the bat.
Mulder and Jansen will be joined by ace pacer Kagiso Rabada, Ngidi, Dane Paterson and Corbin Bosch to round up the fast-bowling lineup. Spinner Keshav Maharaj will be the face of the spin resources alongside Senuran Muthusamy.
Head coach Shukri Conrad believed the outfit covered all bases for South Africa in English conditions.
“Firstly, I want to congratulate each of the players selected for this squad. It is a special moment for this group to contest the WTC Final. Over the past 18 months, we’ve worked hard to build a competitive red-ball unit, and this achievement reflects that progress.
“A key part of our success has been consistency in selection, and we’ve stuck with the core group of players who have been part of this WTC cycle. We’ve selected a balanced squad for the conditions we expect at Lord’s.”
Conrad was pleased with the return of Ngidi to red-ball cricket, and believed the right-arm pacer would boost the fast bowling resources in the setup.
“I’m particularly pleased to welcome Lungi back in the side. He’s put in the work and offers us an experienced option with the ball.”
Earlier in the day Australia had announced a 15-member squad for the summit clash.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson.
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