Proteas men's tri-nations ODI squad updated, Coetzee ruled out

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Proteas men’s white-ball head coach Rob Walter has provided an update on the squad for the upcoming tri-nations one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan and New Zealand, scheduled from 08 - 14 February in Lahore and Karachi.

Walter has named an initial 12-player squad for South Africa’s first match of the series against the BLACKCAPS on 10 February at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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Players will be added to the squad following the Betway SA20 Eliminator between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday, 05 February.

ODI captain Temba Bavuma will lead the side, which includes six uncapped players in Dafabet Warriors batter Matthew Breetzke, North West University Dragons batter Meeka-eel Prince, and his domestic teammate, fast bowler Gideon Peters, along with Hollywoodbets Dolphins fast bowler Eathan Bosch and Warriors spinner Senuran Muthusamy.

Western Province allrounder Mihlali Mpongwana has also been named in the squad. This is the 24-year-old’s second call-up to the 50-over setup after being part of the ODI squad against India in 2023.

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the series.

The 24-year-old experienced tightness in his groin while completing his 10 overs at training on Wednesday morning at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria.

Following further assessment by the Proteas medical team, it was determined that the symptoms posed an increased risk of significant injury at a higher bowling load required for the upcoming 50-over matches.

A replacement will be announced in due course.

Coetzee will not be considered for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The squad will travel to Lahore on Wednesday evening.

Proteas Squad Tri-nation Series - ODI against New Zealand

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Eathan Bosch* (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Matthew Breetzke* (Dafabet Warriors), Junior Dala (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Mihlali Mpongwana* (World Sports Betting Western Province), Senuran Muthusamy* (Dafabet Warriors), Gideon Peters* (North West University Dragons), Meeka-eel Prince* (North West University Dragons), Jason Smith (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), and Kyle Verreynne (World Sports Betting Western Province). *Uncapped

Keshav Maharaj and Heinrich Klaasen will miss the first match as they travel to Karachi on 09 February, ahead of the second ODI against Pakistan on 12 February at the National Stadium.

The squad for the remainder of the tri-nation series will be announced on 09 February after the Betway SA20 Final.

Note:

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad members Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen will depart for Pakistan on 14 February.

Tri-nation Series Fixtures (all times local)

08 February at 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Pakistan v New Zealand - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

10 February at 09:30 (06:30 SAST)

New Zealand v South Africa - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

12 February at 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Pakistan v South Africa - The National Stadium, Karachi

14 February at 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Final: TBC v TBC - The National Stadium, Karachi