Bavuma, Markram back to lead Proteas in Australia

July 24, 2025 86

Temba Bavuma with Aiden Markram of South Africa during the 2023 Betway ODI International Series match between South Africa and Australia at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on the 17 September 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma will captain the Proteas’ T20 and ODI squads respectively on their tour of Australia next month.

Dolphins off-spinner, Prenelan Subrayen, who recently made his Test debut against Zimbabwe, has earned his maiden call-up to the T20I and ODI squads after he enjoyed a successful past season, leading the KZN side to the One-Day Cup title as captain.

Titans batters, Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dré Pretorius, have been named in the ODI squad, with Pretorius receiving his first call-up to the 50-over setup. While Brevis was part of the ODI squad for the home series against Australia in 2023, he is yet to debut. Both players will be aiming to build on their experience in T20Is and Tests as they continue their progression at international level.

Brevis, Pretorius and Subrayen feature in both squads, along with batters Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs, as well as seamers Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada.

“It’s great to have our senior players back in the mix after their rest following the WTC Final,” said head coach, Shukri Conrad. “Their experience and quality add real value to the group as we continue to build a strong core in both formats. Every series from here on plays a part in shaping our squads for next year’s T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup at home in 2027.”

“Touring Australia is never easy. We know their conditions and intensity will test us in every department, and that’s exactly the kind of challenge we’re after,” he concluded.

Proteas T20I squad against Australia

Aiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen and Rassie van der Dussen.

Proteas ODI squad against Australia

Temba Bavuma (captain, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Prenelan Subrayen.

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari

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