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Tezzbuzz|27-01-2025
Delhi: In a few days from now, the high profile tournament ICC Champions Trophy is going to start in the cricket world. This tournament to be hosted by Pakistan is going to make a comeback after almost 8 years, in which the top-8 teams of ODI cricket seem to be fully prepared to participate. This event, hosted by Pakistan and UAE, is going to start from 19th February. Where the excitement will be at its peak.
After the year 2017, Champions Trophy is ready to enthrall the audience once again. The South African team, which missed the last opportunity after performing amazingly in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, is also ready.
ICC events have been no less than a magic for this team so far. But, they have the honor of winning the first title of Champions Trophy. The Proteas team, which won the first Mini World Cup played in 1998, would like to win the title at any cost this time under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma. Somewhere, the South African team would like to fulfill their years-long dream of winning the ICC tournament here.So, in this article, let us analyze the Champions Trophy of the South African team playing under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the Proteas team and also know their best predicted playing-11, the full squad of the team.
And schedule everything.The team's strength is its dangerous middle order batsmen.
Till some time ago, the South African team was facing a transition phase in world cricket. But, now the situation is slowly coming on track. This team is moving towards regaining its old form in the last one year, where they not only made it to the final of the T20 World Cup but are now ready to play the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
The biggest factor for the Proteas team in the Champions Trophy is going to be their middle order. This team has strong players like Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen in the middle order, who are enough to destroy any bowling unit. For South Africa, this can prove to be a strength of their team.The tag of chokers is the biggest weakness of the team
The South African team can be considered a strong contender in the race for the Champions Trophy.
This unit has an excellent and balanced team. While they have dangerous batsmen like Aiden Markram, captain Temba Bavuma, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in their batting, they also have Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi in their spin bowling. In fast bowling, there is a trio of Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Enrique Norkia. But there is still a weak link in the team. The biggest drawback of this team is its choke in ICC tournaments. For years it has been seen that the brand of chokers has kept this team trapped in a magical illusion. Where it has been seen that he makes mistakes in big and important matches of ICC tournaments. In such a situation, the biggest weakness for the team is the brand of chokers. It is going to be challenging for this team to overcome this.Special attention will be on these South African players
Heinrich Clasen- There was a time in the South African team when AB de Villiers was the biggest tension for the opposing team. That thing is now visible in wicketkeeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen. This player of the Proteas team has been giving a lot of class to the bowlers of the opposite team with his dangerous batting for some time now. In such a situation, it is clear that with the highest expectations, eyes will be on him.
Marco Janssen- In the ICC World Cup 2023, we got to see Marco Jansen's magic not only in bowling but also in batting. Since then, this player has wreaked havoc not only with his fast bowling but also with his batting. Marco Jansen is the biggest X factor for this team. In such a situation, he will be special in this Champions Trophy.
Keshav Maharaj- For some time now, the entire responsibility of spin bowling for the South African team has been on the shoulders of Keshav Maharaj. This player has troubled the batsmen a lot with his spin. Now Keshawar Maharaj can show the magic of his spin on slow pitches like Pakistan and UAE. Due to which the fans of South Africa will also keep an eye on him.
South Africa's full schedule
| date | match | venue |
| 21 February 2025 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | karachi |
| 25 February 2025 | South Africa vs Australia | Rawalpindi |
| 1 March 2025 | South Africa vs England | karachi |
Best predicted playing-11 of South Africa team
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony DeGeorge, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Proteas full squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony De Georgi, Marco Janssen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Norkea, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der dusen
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