Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma return to lead the Proteas in the 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.
Hollywoodbets 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.
Momentum Multiply Titans batter Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre 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 (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
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."
Proteas T20I squad against Australia
Aiden Markram, 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, Rassie van der Dussen.
Proteas ODI squad against Australia
Temba Bavuma, 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, Prenelan Subrayen.
Fixtures
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
Temba Bavuma thanked the community of Langa who has supported him "through thick and thin" as he and his Proteas teammates took the World Test Championship mace to his home town in the Western Cape.
Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed that veteran opener Reeza Hendricks has fallen out of favour in the national T20I setup, with several batters now ahead of him in the selection hierarchy.
New Zealand produced a clinical performance to defeat Zimbabwe by 60 runs, recording the highest total of the tri-series and sealing their place in Saturday's final against South Africa.
Wallabies back Harry Potter has strongly dismissed former England and British & Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward's accusation that Australian rugby is plagued by a "losing mentality."
