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Change in South Africa’s ODI Squad Ahead of Australia Series

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 18th August 2025, 1:56 PM

Change in South Africa’s ODI Squad Ahead of Australia Series

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has made a change to its previously announced squad for the One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia, adding Kuna Mafaka to the team.

 

South Africa recently concluded a T20I series against Australia, which they lost. Despite the team defeat, Mafaka delivered an impressive performance with the ball throughout the series, earning recognition for his efforts. Although he was not included in the initially announced ODI squad, his consistent performance has now secured him a place.

Mafaka has previously represented South Africa in ODI cricket, playing two matches so far and taking five wickets.

 

The ODI series will commence in Cairns on Tuesday, with the second and third matches scheduled for Friday and Sunday, respectively.

South Africa ODI Squad

Player Name Role/Notes
Temba Bavuma Captain
Corbin Bosch  
Mathew Britski  
Dewald Brevis  
Nandre Burger  
Tony de Zorzi  
Aiden Markram  
Senuran Muthusamy  
Keshav Maharaj  
Wiaan Mulder  
Lungi Ngidi  
Luhan de Pretorius  
Kagiso Rabada  
Ryan Rickelton  
Tristan Stubbs  
Prenelan Subrayen  
Kuna Mafaka Newly added

 

Mafaka’s inclusion adds depth to South Africa’s bowling attack as they aim to rebound in the ODI series after their T20I series defeat.

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