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South Africa Unveils Squad For Tri-Nation Series In Pakistan, Coetzee Makes Comeback

South Africa has announced its squad for the tri-series with Pakistan and New Zealand. Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, who was injured during the Test series against Sri Lanka, has recovered from his hamstring injury and is back in the squad.

The squad has been announced for South Africa’s opening match of the tournament, as many players are still involved in the ongoing SA20. The Proteas will play their first match on February 10 against New Zealand in Karachi.

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Proteas Men’s white-ball head coach Rob Walter has announced an initial 12-player squad for South Africa’s first match of the series against New Zealand on February 10 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. ODI captain Temba Bavuma will lead the team.

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The squad includes six uncapped players: Matthew Breetzke from Dafabet Warriors, Meeka-eel Prince from North West University Dragons, and his teammate Gideon Peters, along with fast bowler Eathan Bosch from Hollywoodbets Dolphins and spinner Senuran Muthusamy from Warriors. Western Province all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana has also been named. This is his second call-up to the 50-over squad after being part of the team against India in 2023.

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, who recovered from a left hamstring strain, has also been included to strengthen the attack.

South Africa’s Squad For 1st ODI Match vs South Africa

Temba Bavuma, Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne.

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PAK vs SA Match schedule:

February 8, Saturday – Pakistan vs New Zealand – Gaddafi Stadium
February 10, Monday – New Zealand vs South Africa – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore February 12, Wednesday – Pakistan vs South Africa – National Stadium, Karachi February 14,
Friday – Final (Teams TBD) – National Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan’s squad for tri-nation series and Champions Trophy 2025:

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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