Johannesburg, 31 October 2024 – South Africa’s white-ball head coach Rob Walter has announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming Wonder Cement T20 International (T20I) series against India. The four-match series, which will be held across various venues from 8 to 15 November, marks the beginning of South Africa’s home summer.
Key Squad Inclusions and Debuts
- Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and Keshav Maharaj return to the T20I side, bringing extensive experience and bolstering the team’s core.
- Mihlali Mpongwana (World Sports Betting Western Province all-rounder) has received his maiden call-up after an impressive showing in the CSA T20 Challenge, where he was among the top wicket-takers.
- Andile Simelane (Hollywoodbets Dolphins all-rounder) also joins the squad, bringing additional fresh talent.
- Lutho Sipamla (DP World Lions fast bowler) is included for the third and fourth T20Is, marking his return to limited-overs cricket after a standout performance in the recent CSA T20 Challenge.
Notable Absences: Kagiso Rabada has been rested, while Lungi Ngidi is engaged in a conditioning program ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka.
Coach’s Vision and Preparations
Coach Rob Walter emphasized the series’ significance for preparing the team for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He expressed confidence in the mix of youth and experience in the squad and reiterated the team’s focus on an exciting brand of cricket. The series against a “very attacking Indian T20 outfit” offers an excellent platform to prepare and test South Africa’s high-potential players.
South Africa T20I Squad Against India
- Captain: Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans)
- Ottneil Baartman (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- Gerald Coetzee (Momentum Multiply Titans)
- Donovan Ferreira (Momentum Multiply Titans)
- Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions)
- Marco Jansen (Auto Investments North West Dragons)
- Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans)
- Patrick Kruger (Dafabet Warriors)
- Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- Mihlali Mpongwana (World Sports Betting Western Province)
- Nqaba Peter (DP World Lions)
- Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions)
- Andile Simelane (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is, DP World Lions)
- Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors)
Match Schedule
- Friday, 08 November – Kingsmead Stadium, Durban – 17:00
- Sunday, 10 November – St George’s Park, Gqeberha – 16:00
- Wednesday, 13 November – SuperSport Park, Centurion – 17:00
- Friday, 15 November – Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg – 17:00
The squad will convene in Durban on 4 November to prepare for the series, with some members joining from the Test series in Bangladesh.
