South Africa announced a strong team, these two bowlers will overpower everyone!

South Africa has announced its 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. The command of the team has been handed over to experienced batsman Temba Bavuma. Bavuma’s captaincy record has been excellent and under his leadership the team recently reached the final in the T20 World Cup. This time the team has a strong bowling line-up ready with the return of two lethal bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Enrique Norkhia, who can prove to be a big threat to any opposition team.

Team’s strong bowling attack

Return of Lungi Angidi

• Lungi Ngidi last played ODI against Ireland in October 2024.
• His statistics:
  • 96 wickets in 62 ODI matches.
  • Best performance: 6 wickets for 58 runs.
• His accurate line-length and excellent bowling in the death overs make him an important part of the South African attack.

Enrique Norkhia’s magic

• Enrique Norkhia played his last ODI against Australia in September 2023.
• His statistics:
  • 36 wickets in 22 ODI matches.
• Norkhia is famous for his fast pace and accurate yorkers, making him South Africa’s X-factor in big tournaments.

Other leading bowlers

• Kagiso Rabada: One of the most lethal fast bowlers in the world.
• Keshav Maharaj and Tabrez Shamsi: Will strengthen the spin department.

balanced team composition

Along with bowling, the South African team has also strengthened its batting line-up.

Leading batsman:

1. Temba Bavuma (Captain): Will provide stability in the top order along with captaincy.
2. Aiden Markram and David Miller: Strong pillars of the middle order.
3. Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen: Players who performed in big matches.

Allrounder:

• Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder: Capable of contributing with both ball and bat.

Young Faces:

• Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton: Young players who bring new energy and aggression to the team.

South Africa’s journey in Champions Trophy

South Africa has performed brilliantly in the Champions Trophy many times in the past. This time the team seems to be a strong contender to win the title on the basis of its balanced combination and fast bowling.

South Africa Team 2025 (Champions Trophy):

1. Temba Bavuma (captain)
2. Tony De Zorzi
3. marco janson
4. heinrich classen
5. Keshav Maharaj
6. aiden markram
7. david miller
8. vian mulder
9. lungi engidi
10. Enrique Norkhia
11. Kagiso Rabada
12. Ryan Rickelton
13. tabrez shamsi
14. Tristan Stubbs
15. Rassie van der Dussen