The South African One Day International (ODI) squad, led by captain Temba Bavuma, is a strong and dynamic unit aiming for top honors in white-ball cricket. Under the overall guidance of Head Coach Shukri Conrad, with Eric Simons as the Bowling Coach and Wandile Gwavu as the Fielding Coach, the team is meticulously prepared for the demands of the 50-over format.
The ODI lineup features a formidable blend of power and precision. The batting department is anchored by experienced campaigners like David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen, known for their destructive hitting, alongside the reliable Rassie van der Dussen and the promising Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton. The bowling attack is spearheaded by the express pace of Kagiso Rabada and the variations of Lungi Ngidi, complemented by the all-round abilities of Marco Jansen and the spin of Keshav Maharaj. With a focus on strategic play and aggressive execution, this Proteas ODI squad is always a strong contender in international tournaments.
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE | STYLE | JERSEY NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (Captain) | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 11 |
| Aiden Markram (Vice Captain) | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 94 |
| Nandre Burger | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast | 71 |
| Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat | 12 |
| Gerald Coetzee | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 25 |
| Tony de Zorzi | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 33 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 45 |
| Beuran Hendricks | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast | 14 |
| Reeza Hendricks | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 17 |
| Marco Jansen | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast | 70 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Wicket-keeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 45 |
| Sisanda Magala | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast medium | 58 |
| Keshav Maharaj | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 16 |
| Wiaan Mulder | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast medium | 14 |
| David Miller | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 10 |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast medium | 22 |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast | 20 |
| Wayne Parnell | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast | 7 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 23 |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm Fast | 25 |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: – | 44 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Wrist spin | 90 |
| Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 30 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak | 72 |
| Lizaad Williams | Bowler | Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 6 |
| Wiaan Mulder | All-rounders | Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Right-arm medium | 14 |
| Kyle Verreynne | Wicket-keepers | Batting : Right hand Bat Bowling : Right arm Off-break | 91 |
| Ottneil Baartman | Bowler | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | |
| George Linde | All-rounder | Batting : Left-handed Bowling Slow left-arm orthodox | 27 |
| Corbin Bosch | Allrounder | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | |
| Eathan Bosch | Bowler | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 14 |
| Jason Smith | Batter | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | |
| Junior Dala | Bowler | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 3 |
| Kwena Maphaka | Bowler | Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Left arm Fast | 63 |
| Matthew Breetzke | Batter | Batting: Right hand Bat | 18 |
| Mihlali Mpongwana | Bowling Allrounder | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 21 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | Bowler | Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Legbreak | |
| Senuran Muthusamy | Batting Allrounder | Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 67 |
About South Africa ODI Squad
Captain – Temba Bavuma
Vice Captain – Aiden Markram
Head Coach – Shukri Conrad
Batting /Bowling Coach – Imraan Khan, Anton Roux
Fielding Coach – Wandile Gwavu
History and Key Events
- Early Years: South Africa entered first-class and international cricket in the 1888–89 season, hosting an England team. They became the third Test-playing nation in 1889, playing against England at Port Elizabeth. Their first Test win against England occurred in 1906, 17 years after their debut. In the early 1900s, a world-class South African team emerged, known for its batsmen and pioneering googly spin attack. In 1912, South Africa participated in a triangular tournament in England alongside England and Australia.
- Post-War and Apartheid Ban: The team continued to play regularly against England, Australia, and New Zealand until 1970. Due to South Africa’s apartheid laws, which legally segregated races, no non-white player could play Test cricket for South Africa. This led the ICC to impose an international ban on tours in 1970. This ban prevented many talented players like Graeme Pollock, Barry Richards, and Mike Procter from playing international Test cricket for most of their careers.
- Reinstatement (Rainbow Nation): The ICC reinstated South Africa as a Test nation in 1991. Their first sanctioned international match after the ban was a One-Day International against India in Calcutta on November 10, 1991, which they lost. South Africa hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003. During the second half of the 1990s, South Africa had the highest winning percentage in ODIs among all teams but gained a reputation as “chokers” due to their frequent exits in semi-finals of World Cups. In 2016, a new rule was passed requiring the team to have an average minimum of six Black players, including two Black African players, in matches over the season.
- 21st Century Proteas: With the addition of players like AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla, the team rose in the ICC rankings. On August 28, 2012, South Africa became the first team to top the rankings in all three formats of the game (Test, ODI, and T20I).
Records and Achievements
- ICC World Test Championship: South Africa won the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship, beating Australia by 5 wickets in the final, marking their first title in this tournament.
- ICC Cricket World Cup: South Africa has reached the semi-finals five times (1992, 1999, 2007, 2015, and 2023). They qualified as co-hosts for the 2027 World Cup.
- ICC T20 World Cup: The Proteas were Runners-up in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing to India by 7 runs in their first appearance in an ICC final. They also reached the semi-finals in 2009 and 2014.
- ICC Champions Trophy: South Africa were Champions in the inaugural 1998 Champions Trophy, which was their first success in an ICC-organized limited-overs tournament. They have also reached the semi-finals multiple times (2000, 2002, 2006, 2013, 2025).
- Commonwealth Games: South Africa won the gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
- ODI Records: South Africa is one of the most successful teams in ODI cricket, winning more than 60 percent of their matches. They hold the record for the highest successful run chase in One-Day Internationals (438–9 in 49.5 overs against Australia on March 12, 2006).
- ICC Rankings: As of February 2025, South Africa is ranked 2nd in Tests, 5th in ODIs, and 5th in T20Is. Their best-ever rankings include 1st in Tests (January 1969), 1st in ODIs (May 1996), and 1st in T20Is (August 2012).
Famous Players
- Owen Robert Dunell was the first captain in South Africa’s debut Test match in 1889.
- Aubrey Faulkner is regarded as the first great South African all-rounder in international cricket.
- Herbie Taylor was a prodigious batsman and captain, known for his exceptional batting against quality bowlers.
- Dudley Nourse scored 2960 Test runs and had 9 centuries, which was a national record at the time.
- During the international ban, players like Graeme Pollock, Barry Richards, and Mike Procter were excluded from international Test cricket for most of their careers.
- Allan Donald, Shaun Pollock, Gary Kirsten, Jacques Kallis, and Hansie Cronje were key players after South Africa’s reinstatement. Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock, and Lance Klusener are considered among the greatest all-rounders in ODI history, debuting within ten days of each other.
- AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla contributed significantly to the Proteas’ rise in ICC rankings in the 21st century.
- Quinton de Kock is a prominent wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Heinrich Klaasen is a well-renowned T20 specialist and was one of the driving forces in the 2024 T20 World Cup for South Africa. Although he was not named in the initial central contracts for 2025-26, discussions regarding his contract were ongoing, with some speculating he prioritizes T20 league cricket.
- David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen were given hybrid contracts for 2025-26, allowing them to participate in specific bilateral tours and ICC events, acknowledging the dynamic nature of modern cricket. David Miller was also part of the 2025 Champions Trophy squad.
- Anrich Nortje, a fast bowler, returned to the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after recovering from injury. He was not named in the 2025-26 central contracts.
- Kagiso Rabada is a key fast bowler for the team.
- New players like Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs were selected for their first senior 50-over ICC tournament in the Champions Trophy 2025.
- David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Senuran Muthusamy, Lizaad Williams, and Kwena Maphaka earned Proteas Men’s contracts for the 2025-26 season. Maphaka, Muthusamy, and Williams are seen as part of building a future squad.
FAQs
Temba Bavuma is the current captain for One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Shukri Conrad is the Head Coach for Limited Overs formats, which includes ODIs.
Eric Simons is the Bowling Coach for Limited Overs, and Wandile Gwavu is the Fielding Coach for the Proteas. For the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Imraan Khan is named as the Batting Coach and Anton Roux as the Bowling Coach.
Key Players
Prominent batsmen include Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, and new players like Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton.
Key fast bowlers include Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje (who returned for the Champions Trophy 2025 after injury, though not in central contracts for 2025-26). Other players mentioned as part of building a future squad include Lizaad Williams and Kwena Maphaka.
The information highlights Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock, and Lance Klusener as among the greatest all-rounders in ODI history. While specific current all-rounders for the ODI squad aren’t detailed in the same way, the overall squad includes players capable of contributing in multiple facets of the game.
Quinton de Kock is a prominent wicketkeeper-batsman.
Recent Achievements & Records
South Africa has reached the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup five times (1992, 1999, 2007, 2015, and 2023). They have not won the tournament.
South Africa were Champions in the inaugural 1998 Champions Trophy.
South Africa holds the record for the highest successful run chase in One-Day Internationals (438–9 in 49.5 overs against Australia on March 12, 2006).
As of February 2025, South Africa is ranked 5th in ODIs.
South Africa’s best-ever ranking in ODIs was 1st in May 1996.
History and Context
The ICC reinstated South Africa as a Test nation in 1991. Their first sanctioned international match after the ban was a One-Day International against India on November 10, 1991.
In 2016, a new rule was passed requiring the team to have an average minimum of six Black players, including two Black African players, in matches over the season.