South Africa has announced a refreshed 16-member Test squad for their two-match series against Zimbabwe, scheduled from June 28 to July 10, 2025, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This squad features a blend of experience and youth, with five uncapped players included and several senior players rested after the World Test Championship Final.
South Africa Full Squad Against Zimbabwe
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- David Bedingham
- Matthew Breetzke
- Dewald Brevis
- Corbin Bosch
- Tony de Zorzi
- Zubayr Hamza
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kwena Maphaka
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Lhuan-dré Pretorius
- Lesego Senokwane
- Prenelan Subrayen
- Kyle Verreynne
- Kyle Verreynne
- Codi Yusuf
Key Points:
- Uncapped Players: Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Lesego Senokwane, Codi Yusuf, and Prenelan Subrayen are all in line for their Test debuts. Pretorius, just 19, has been a standout in domestic cricket, while Brevis, Senokwane, Yusuf, and Subrayen have also excelled in the domestic circuit.
- Rested Regulars: Senior players such as Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs have been rested to manage workloads.
- Injuries: Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, and Lizaad Williams were not considered due to injury concerns.
- Leadership: Temba Bavuma continues as captain, guiding a squad that is being built for the future, especially with the next World Test Championship cycle in mind.
Fixtures:
- 1st Test: June 28 – July 2, 2025 (Bulawayo)
- 2nd Test: July 6 – 10, 2025 (Bulawayo)
This series offers South Africa an opportunity to test emerging talent and build squad depth outside of the World Test Championship framework.
