The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. The tournament is returning after eight years, and South Africa would be aiming to repeat what the Proteas team of 1998 did.
South Africa won the inaugural edition of the ICC Champions Trophy in 1998, and it remains their only global trophy victory in international men’s cricket. The Proteas came close to winning the T2o World Cup last year but failed at the final hurdle against India. The Temba Bavuma-led unit made it to the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and look forward to win the Champions Trophy for the second time in their history.
South Africa’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Proteas have been slotted in Group B alongside two-time winners Australia, England, and Afghanistan. The South Africans will open their campaign on February 21, when they take on Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 15-man squad for the eight-team tournament. The squad consists of skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, and Corbin Bosch.
| Name | Role |
| Temba Bavuma (C) | Batsman |
| Aiden Markram | Batsman |
| Tony de Zorzi | Batsman |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| David Miller | Batsman |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Bowler |
| Keshav Maharaj | Bowler |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Wiaan Mulder | All-rounder |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
| Corbin Bosch | All-rounder |
Batsman:
Led by Temba Bavuma, the inaugural champions boast a dynamic batting unit consisting of names such as Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Tony de Zorzi.
Wicketkeepers:
Explosive middle-order batsman Heinrich Klaasen has been picked as the first-choice wicketkeeper, followed by left-handed top-order batsman Ryan Rickelton.
All-Rounders:
Top-order batsman Aiden Markram will lead the stocks when it comes to all-rounders. Apart from his batting, Markram will bowl as a leg spinner. Seam bowling all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch are included in the 15-man squad along with left-arm seam bowling all-rounder, Marco Jensen.
Bowlers
The experienced duo of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi will lead the spin-bowling department. Meanwhile, the pace arena will be spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.
Reserves for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
South Africa has named fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as a traveling reserve for the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy.
South Africa’s captain for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Proteas will be led by top-order batsman Temba Bavuma in the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. Notably, Bavuma led his side to the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023.
South Africa’s head coach for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Rob Walter has been the head coach of the South African men’s ODI and T20I teams since January 2023. He will continue to preside over the Temba Bavuma-led unit in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
South Africa’s coaching staff for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Head coach: Rob Walter
Bowling coach: Eric Simmons
Fielding coach: Wandile Gwavu
FAQ on ICC Champions Trophy South Africa Squad 2025
A: South Africa will open their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 21.
A: Each side will play a minimum of three matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup. After facing Afghanistan in their campaign opener on February 21, the Proteas will battle Australia and England in Rawalpindi and Karachi on February 25 and March 1, respectively.
A: The Proteas will play their group-stage fixtures in the ICC Champions Trophy at a total of two venues. They are: National Cricket Stadium, Karachi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
A: Yes, the South Africans won the opening edition of the tournament in 1998.
