South Africa National Cricket Team

The South Africa National Cricket Team represents South Africa in the sport of cricket. Managed by Cricket South Africa, the governing body of cricket in South Africa, the team participates in all three formats of the game—Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I). As an ICC (International Cricket Council) member, the South African team plays a significant role in international cricket, with regular tours and matches organized across various formats.

South Africa Cricket Team Nickname

The South Africa National Cricket Team is commonly known as the Proteas, a name inspired by the Protea flower, which is South Africa’s national flower.

South Africa National Cricket Team Leadership

• Test Captain: Temba Bavuma
• ODI Captain: Aiden Markram
• T20I Captain: Aiden Markram

South Africa Team ICC Rankings

• T20I: Ranked 3rd (Best-ever: 1st)
• Test: Ranked 4th (Best-ever: 1st)
• ODI: Ranked 6th (Best-ever: 1st)

South Africa National Cricket Team Coaching Staff

• Test Team Coaching Staff:
  • Head Coach: Shukri Conrad
  • Batting Coach: Neil McKenzie
  • Bowling Coach: Piet Botha
  • Fielding Coach: Kruger van Wyk
• Limited Overs Coaching Staff:
  • Head Coach: Rob Walter
  • Batting Coach: JP Duminy
  • Bowling Coach: Eric Simons
  • Fielding Coach: Wandile Gwavu

Current South Africa National Cricket Team Squad

T20I Squad:

• Temba Bavuma – Batsman
• Quinton de Kock (Wk) – Batsman & Wicketkeeper
• Reeza Hendricks – Batsman
• Heinrich Klaasen – Batsman
• Aiden Markram (c) – Batsman
• David Miller – Batsman
• Rassie van der Dussen – Batsman & Wicketkeeper
• Gerald Coetzee – All-Rounder
• Marco Jansen – Batsman & Wicketkeeper
• Sisanda Magala – All-Rounder
• Keshav Maharaj – All-Rounder
• Tabraiz Shamsi – All-Rounder
• Kagiso Rabada – Bowler
• Anrich Nortje – Bowler
• Lungi Ngidi – Bowler

ODI Squad:

• Aiden Markram (captain) – Captain & Batsman
• Ottniel Baartman – Bowler
• Nandre Burger – Bowler
• Tony de Zorzi – Batsman
• Beuran Hendricks – Batsman
• Reeza Hendricks – Batsman
• Heinrich Klaasen – Wicketkeeper & Batsman
• Keshav Maharaj – Bowler
• Mihlali Mpongwana – Bowler
• David Miller – Batsman
• Wiaan Mulder – All-Rounder
• Andile Phehlukwayo – All-Rounder
• Tabraiz Shamsi – Spinner
• Rassie van der Dussen – Batsman
• Kyle Verreynne – Wicketkeeper
• Lizaad Williams – Bowler

Test Squad:

• Temba Bavuma (captain) – Captain
• David Bedingham – Batsman
• Nandre Burger – Bowler
• Gerald Coetzee – Bowler
• Marco Jansen – All-Rounder
• Aiden Markram – Batsman
• Keshav Maharaj – Bowler
• Wiaan Mulder – All-Rounder
• Lungi Ngidi – Bowler
• Keegan Petersen – Batsman
• Kagiso Rabada – Bowler
• Tristan Stubbs – Batsman
• Kyle Verreynne – Wicketkeeper
• Tony de Zorzi – Batsman

Upcoming Matches & Schedule (2024)

South Africa Tour of New Zealand (2024):

• Feb 13-17 (Tue-Sat): New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • GMT: 23:00 (Feb 13)
  • Local Time: 11:00 AM

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Group D:

• Jun 03 (Mon): Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 4th Match at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
  • GMT: 14:30
  • Local Time: 09:30 AM
• Jun 08 (Sat): Netherlands vs South Africa, 16th Match at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
  • GMT: 14:30
  • Local Time: 09:30 AM
• Jun 10 (Mon): South Africa vs Bangladesh, 21st Match at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
  • GMT: 14:30
  • Local Time: 09:30 AM
• Jun 14 (Fri): South Africa vs Nepal, 31st Match at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
  • GMT: 23:30 (Jun 15)
  • Local Time: 07:30 PM

Historical Overview

• Test Status: The South Africa cricket team gained Test status in 1889 and played their first Test match against England on March 13, 1889, at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.
• First ODI: South Africa played their inaugural ODI against India on November 10, 1991, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India.
• First T20I: The team’s first T20I match was against New Zealand on October 21, 2005.

Famous South African Cricketers

Over the years, South Africa has produced some of the best cricketers in the history of the game, including:

• Jacques Kallis – All-Rounder
• AB de Villiers – Batsman
• Mark Boucher – Wicketkeeper & Batsman
• Dale Steyn – Bowler
• Graeme Smith – Batsman & Captain
• Allan Donald – Bowler
• Shaun Pollock – All-Rounder
• Hashim Amla – Batsman

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