South Africa Announces Squad for WTC Final 2025

South Africa have named their team for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025. The match will take place at Lord’s in England. It will start on June 11. South Africa will play against Australia. This is South Africa’s first time in a WTC Final.

The team looks strong. Lungi Ngidi has returned to the squad. He missed the last series due to an injury. Now, he is fit. His return adds more power to the fast bowling group.

Captain and Batters

Temba Bavuma will lead the team. He helped South Africa finish first in the WTC standings. The team won many games under his captaincy. He has done well as a leader.

The top-order batters include Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, and Ryan Rickelton. These players have scored runs in recent matches. They can handle tough bowling attacks.

David Bedingham and Tristan Stubbs are part of the middle-order. They are in good form. Bavuma also bats in the middle order. Kyle Verreynne will keep wickets. He is quick and can score runs fast.

Fast Bowlers and Spinners

South Africa’s bowling attack is strong. Kagiso Rabada is their top pacer. He is back in the team. The fast bowler had a one-month break due to a ban. He completed a rehab program. Now, he can play again.

Lungi Ngidi joins Rabada. Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, and Dane Paterson complete the pace unit. All can bowl fast and take wickets.

Keshav Maharaj leads the spin group. Senuran Muthusamy is the second spinner. They both have good control and experience.

Changes and Coach View

Two players were dropped. Kwena Maphaka and Matthew Breetzke are not in the squad. Ngidi came in as a replacement. There is no replacement for Breetzke.

Coach Shukri Conrad said the team is ready. He is happy to see Ngidi back. The coach believes the squad can perform well in England.

Full Squad

Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy.

The team will aim to win their first WTC title. Fans are excited to see them play in the big final.

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