South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has announced the playing XI for the World Test Championship Finals to be played against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Stadimy on Wednesday 11 June. Fast bowling will be led by Cagiso Rabada while Marco Yansen and right -handed Lungi Engidi has also been included in the team.
South Africa’s playing 11 is the only specialist spinner veteran Keshav Maharaj. He expects a key role in the decisive Test on the dry pitch of Lords. Fast bowler Dane Patterson has not found a place, who took 6 wickets against Pakistan in Boxing Day Test.
At the same time, batsman Ryan Ricelton will be seen opening. He has been the top scorer in South Africa in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. Bavuma is also not far behind him, Aiden Marmomer Opening and Triston Stabs will also be seen playing. Vian Mulder will be seen playing at number three. He also played against Sri Lanka and Pakistan recently.
South Africa’s playing 11
Temba Bavuma, Aden Markram, Ryan Ryyan Ricelton, Vian Mulder, Triston Stabs, David Bedingham, Kyle Varin, Marco Yansen, Keshav Maharaj, Cagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.