Five changes to South Africa’s T20I squad as experienced pros return

Originally posted on Guerilla Cricket | By Aryan Surana | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 1:44 PM ET

David Miller, Keshav Maharaj and Donovan Ferreira have been recalled to South Africa’s T20I squad for the white-ball tour of England. All-rounder Marco Jansen and quick Lizaad Williams also return after injury setbacks and feature among the five changes to the squad that recently played Australia.

Kagiso Rabada, who missed the ODI series in Australia due to inflammation in his right ankle, is part of both the white-ball outfits. Left-arm seamer Kwena Maphaka retains his spot in the ODI group as cover for the pace spearhead.

TOUR SCHEDULE

South Africa will play three ODIs and three T20Is in England and Wales from September 2 to 14. They last toured the United Kingdom in 2022, drawing the ODI series 1-1 and winning the T20Is 2-1. Bavuma will lead the ODI squad but his workload will be managed.

Head coach Shukri Conrad said: “We’ll reassess Kagiso in England. We are hopeful that he will be available for part of the ODI series, but we’re prioritizing T20I cricket and will take a conservative approach. We won’t rush him back.

“We will also continue to manage Temba’s workload during the ODI series in the same way we did in the ongoing series against Australia.

“It’s great to have Marco back. He’s a fantastic all-format player who balances our side, he bowls up front and at the death, and hits the ball a long way. The plan was always to ease him and Lizaad back into international cricket through the shortest format.

“David’s return for the T20Is adds another dimension to our lineup, and he is eager to get going.

“Donovan has done particularly well in the leagues he’s played in. We know how destructive he can be at the end of an innings, and with his experience in The Hundred and playing in English conditions, it’s the perfect time for him to rejoin the national squad.

“We were experimenting with the spinning all-rounders in our most recent T20I series, and Keshav was always part of our broader plans. His return to the squad strengthens our spin options. Beyond his obvious skill with the ball, he brings calmness and leadership to the group.”

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs

T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams

This article first appeared on Guerilla Cricket and was syndicated with permission.

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