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Bavuma, Coetzee Return for Proteas vs Australia ODIs
7 Sep
Summary
- Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa's 16-member squad against Australia.
- Gerald Coetzee also returns to the ODI team for the first time since the World Cup.
- The series serves as crucial preparation for next year's World Cup.
Temba Bavuma will captain a 16-member South African squad for a three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled from September 24 to 30. This series is a key preparation opportunity ahead of the next year's World Cup. Bavuma, who last played in the 50-over format in December 2025, leads a squad that also sees the return of fast bowler Gerald Coetzee. Coetzee makes his first ODI appearance since the 2023 World Cup.
Several other key players have been named in the squad. These include Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, and Quinton de Kock. These players were previously rested for the series against Namibia. South Africa will also face Australia in a three-match Test series in October, with squads for that series yet to be announced.
