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Predicted South Africa playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025

Predicted South Africa playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025

South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

South Africa Cricket Team have another shot at an ICC title after narrowly missing the T20 World Cup last year. Proteas won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy in 1998 when it was known as the ICC Knockout Trophy. However, since then, an ICC title has eluded Proteas in all three formats. Temba Bavuma will have a chance to end that jinx in Pakistan with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 before the WTC FInal 2025 in June.

South Africa have announced a 15-member squad for the tournament, which includes a blend of experienced players and fresh talents. Key players like David Miller, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Kagiso Rabada will play pivotal roles. The return of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi from injuries will boost the team’s bowling attack.

The presence of some of the best hitters of the game will be key on docile Pakistan pitches. Hence, what could be their strongest XI for Champions Trophy 2025? Let’s check out.

Predicted South Africa Playing XI for Champions Trophy

  1. Ryan Rickelton
  2. Temba Bavuma (C)
  3. Rassie Van der Dussen
  4. Aiden Markram
  5. Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
  6. David Miller
  7. Marco Jansen
  8. Tabraiz Shamsi
  9. Kagiso Rabada
  10. Keshav Maharaj
  11. Anrich Nortje

Probable South Africa playing XI for CT 2025

Youngster Ryan Rickelton, alongside skipper Temba Bavuma, might be opening the innings for the Proteas in CT 2025. South Africa’s middle order looks a strong one, with former captain Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, and Heinrich Klaasen coming out to bat next.

The onus of giving a quick finish with the bat will be on the likes of David Miller and Marco Jansen. Both Miller and Jansen can be very brutal with the bat in the last phase of an innings.

Speaking about South Africa’s bowling, express pacers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are the prime contenders to take the new ball. Both bowlers can bowl fast and provide breakthroughs to Proteas in the mandatory field restrictions. Jansen is likely to bowl as the first change for SA in CT 2025.

The spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi completes our predicted XI for South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025.

South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad

Temba Bavuma (capt), 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, and Rassie van der Dussen.

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