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South Africa's Bosch Out of NZ T20Is, Mulder Steps In as Replacement

South African all-rounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. He has been replaced in the 15-man squad by the more experienced all-rounder Wiaan Mulder. The squad will depart for New Zealand on March 8, with some players traveling directly from Kolkata after the T20 World Cup. The five-match series, led by Keshav Maharaj, begins on March 15.

Key Points: Bosch Injured, Mulder Replaces Him in SA T20I Squad for NZ

  • Eathan Bosch injured
  • Wiaan Mulder called up
  • Squad departs March 8
  • Series starts March 15
  • Five-match T20I tour
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Bosch ruled out of NZ T20I series due to injury, Mulder named replacement

Eathan Bosch ruled out of South Africa's T20I series in New Zealand with a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder named as his replacement in the 15-man squad.

"Bosch has been ruled out... with fellow allrounder Wiaan Mulder named as his replacement - Team Announcement"

Johannesburg, March 7

South Africa allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, with fellow allrounder Wiaan Mulder named as his replacement in the 15-member squad.

Bosch, who represents the Dolphins in domestic cricket, has so far played just one match for South Africa. The 26-year-old was expected to make his T20I debut during the series in New Zealand before the injury ruled him out.

Mulder, on the other hand, brings international experience, having played 11 T20Is for South Africa. His most recent appearance in the format came against Ireland in September 2024. The all-rounder last represented South Africa in a Test match in India last year.

Players currently in South Africa will depart for New Zealand on March 8, while members of the squad and team management who are presently in Kolkata following their exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after losing the semi-final will travel directly to New Zealand on the same day.

Several South African players had remained in Kolkata due to temporary airspace closures across parts of West Asia following military tensions in the region. The affected teams are expected to leave India over the weekend on special charter flights arranged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) along with players from the England and West Indies teams.

South Africa will be led by Keshav Maharaj in the T20I series, which begins on March 15 in Mount Maunganui. The remaining matches will be played in Hamilton (March 17), Auckland (March 20), Wellington (March 22), and Christchurch (March 25).

All five fixtures will be part of double-headers, with the men's T20I matches scheduled after the women's games at the same venues earlier in the day.

Squad

Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Smith.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see the squad. It's a bit of a second-string side without the big names like Markram, Klaasen, or Rabada. Good opportunity for young players to step up. The travel chaos from Kolkata sounds stressful for the players, hope they get proper rest before the series.
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Arjun K
The part about players stuck in Kolkata due to airspace issues is a stark reminder of how global events affect sports. Glad the ICC arranged charters. On cricket, Maharaj as captain is a good choice for NZ conditions. His spin could be key.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan in India, it's nice to have some bilateral series to follow after the World Cup. Double-headers with women's matches are excellent! More boards should do this. Promotes the women's game and gives fans more value.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while I understand managing workload, seeing so many new faces makes the series feel less competitive. As a fan, I want to see the best players from both sides. Hope the cricket is still high quality. New Zealand at home is always tough.
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Nikhil C
Good luck to the Proteas! Always enjoy SA vs NZ contests. They play hard but fair. Hope the weather in New Zealand is good for all five matches. The schedule is packed! 🏏

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