Proteas name exciting squads for limited-overs Australia series
South Africa will face the hosts in a three-match T20 International (T20I) series from 10-16 August, followed by a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series from 19-24 August.
The matches will be played across Darwin, Cairns and Mackay.
Young Titans talents Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dré Pretorius have been named in the ODI squad, with 19-year-old 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.
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. He enjoyed a successful past season, leading the Dolphins to the One-Day Cup title as captain.
Brevis, Pretorius and Subrayen feature in both squads, along with batters Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs, as well as seamers Corbin Bosch (Titans), 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 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.'
Aiden Markram (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Corbin Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Dewald Brevis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Nandre Burger (WSB Western Province), George Linde (WSB Western Province), Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (Dafabet Warriors), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Nqaba Peter (DP World Lions), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins) and Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).
Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Corbin Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Matthew Breetzke (Dafabet Warriors), Dewald Brevis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Nandre Burger (WSB Western Province), Tony de Zorzi (WSB Western Province), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Senuran Muthusamy (Dafabet Warriors), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), and Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins).
Proteas' fixtures against Australia:
1st T20I – Sunday, 10 August (N)
Australia vs South Africa – Marrara Stadium, Darwin
2nd T20I – Tuesday, 12 August (N)
Australia vs South Africa – Marrara Stadium, Darwin
3rd T20I – Saturday, 16 August (N)
Australia vs South Africa, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
1st ODI – Tuesday, 19 August (D/N)
Australia vs South Africa – Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
2nd ODI – Friday, 22 August (D/N)
Australia vs South Africa – Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
3rd ODI – Sunday, 24 August (D/N)
Australia vs South Africa – Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
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