South Africa Announces Playing XI For WTC Finals Against Australia, Star Bowler’s Inclusion Gives Big Boost

The South African cricket team has announced its playing 11 for the WTC Finals against Australia at Lord’s, which will take place from 11 June. Lungi Ngidi has been inducted into the squad. The captain for the side, Temba Bavuma, has included Lungi Ngidi as the third pacer alongside Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jensen. It was a surprise inclusion of Ngidi as he replaced Dane Paterson, who was seen more regularly for the Proteas in past Test matches.

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🇿🇦 Proteas Team Announcement 🇿🇦

1. Markram
2. Rickelton
3. Mulder
4. Bavuma
5. Stubbs
6. Bedingham
7. Verreynne
8. Jansen
9. Maharaj
10. Rabada
11. Ngidi pic.twitter.com/di2vwznYxI

— Werner (@Werries_) June 10, 2025

Ngidi played his last Test match in 2024 against the West Indies at Port of Spain, where he took 1 wicket in the first innings and went wicketless in the second innings against the Caribbeans. Some people brought up the issue. Will Bavuma select Tony de Zorzi, the opener who occasionally shows his great skills? Since Keshav Maharaj could be required for a short period or not at all, it raises the question of whether he will be part of the team. Is it right to give Lungi Ngidi, who hasn’t taken part in a Test match since August 2024, priority over Dane Paterson, who has bowled the best in their recent games?

All things considered, South Africa is not changing their trust in Maharaj and what he can do with his left-arm spin. Go with Tristan Stubbs instead of de Zorzi. And picked Ngidi, because his height, fast ball, and different variations enable him to perform well even on a disappointing pitch.

Playing XI

1. Markram 2. Rickelton 3. Mulder 4. Bavuma 5. Stubbs 6. Bedingham 7. Verreynne 8. Jansen 9. Maharaj 10. Rabada 11. Ngidi

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