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Veteran batter Rassie van der Dussen will captain South Africa's T20I squad featuring four uncapped players. The team includes SA20 standouts Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Rubin Hermann alongside returning stars Dewald Brevis and Gerald Coetzee. Head coach Shukri Conrad sees this as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup while managing senior players' workloads. The squad will face Zimbabwe in a tri-series starting July 14 in Harare.

Key Points: Van der Dussen Leads South Africa T20I Squad With Four Uncapped Players

  • Van der Dussen to lead new-look Proteas T20I squad
  • Four debutants including SA20 star Pretorius
  • Brevis, Coetzee return from injuries
  • Coach Conrad eyes 2026 T20 World Cup prep
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Van der Dussen to lead South Africa's T20I squad featuring four uncapped players

Rassie van der Dussen captains Proteas' T20I squad featuring four uncapped stars including SA20 top-scorer Lhuan-dre Pretorius ahead of Zimbabwe tri-series.

"This is a chance for us to build depth and see how these players cope with international demands - Shukri Conrad"

Johannesburg, June 26

Rassie van der Dussen, a veteran of 50 T20 Internationals, has been named captain of South Africa's squad for their upcoming T20I series, which includes four uncapped players, according to the official website of ICC.

Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann and Senuran Muthusamy have all received maiden call-ups after strong domestic performances.

Pretorius was the standout performer in the 2025 edition of the SA20, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 397 runs at a strike rate of 166.

Wicket-keeper-batter Rubin Hermann was also impressive, scoring 333 runs at an average of 41.43.

Bosch, who has already featured for the Proteas in ODIs and Tests, played a key role in MI Cape Town's title win in the SA20 earlier this year, while Muthusamy adds to South Africa's depth as a spin-bowling all-rounder.

The squad also features the return of Dewald Brevis, fast bowlers Nandre Burger and Gerald Coetzee following their respective injury layoffs.

The trio bolsters a strong bowling unit that also includes Lungi Ngidi, who was part of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 triumph and emerging pacer Kwena Maphaka.

Head coach Shukri Conrad, who takes charge of his first T20I assignment since being appointed to the all-format role, said the series marks the beginning of South Africa's preparations for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

"With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates opportunities for others to step in and show what they can offer," said Conrad, as quoted from the official website of ICC.

"This is a chance for us to build depth and see how these players cope with international demands," he added.

The squad will assemble in Pretoria on July 9 for a two-day preparatory camp before departing for Harare on 11 July. The tri-series begins with South Africa facing hosts Zimbabwe on July 14.

South Africa squad: Rassie van der Dussen (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane.

- ANI

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Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments on the South Africa T20I squad announcement:
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Rahul K.
Exciting to see new talent getting chances! Pretorius was phenomenal in SA20 - reminds me of young AB de Villiers with his explosive batting. Hope these youngsters get proper guidance from experienced players like van der Dussen. South Africa always produces quality cricketers 🇿🇦👏
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Priya M.
Interesting squad selection! But where's Quinton de Kock? He's still one of their best T20 players. SA management seems to be repeating India's mistake of resting too many seniors together. Youngsters need experienced players around them to learn properly.
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Arjun S.
Good to see Muthusamy getting a chance! As an Indian, I appreciate quality spin bowling. Hope he gets to bowl against Zimbabwe - their batters struggle against spin. Also excited to watch Kwena Maphaka bowl - heard he's the next big thing in fast bowling!
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Sneha R.
Van der Dussen as captain is a smart choice. He's consistent and calm under pressure - qualities India could learn from in T20 leadership! 😄 But seriously, SA cricket is rebuilding well after their golden generation retired. This tri-series will be good preparation before bigger challenges.
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Vikram J.
Dewald Brevis is back! The 'Baby AB' could be dangerous if he finds form. Hope BCCI is watching these young SA players - we might face them in future ICC tournaments. The bowling attack looks strong with Ngidi, Coetzee and Burger. SA always punches above their weight in limited overs cricket.

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