Big guns back in Proteas squad for the Australia ODI series

Temba Bavuma is back at the helm to lead South Africa, alongside a bunch of experienced campaigners, for the home ODI series against Australia. 

Bavuma last featured in the ODI side back in December 2025 in the series against India. 

Also making a comeback to the side is pacer Gerald Coetezee, having last featured in the 50-over format at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

Meanwhile, the likes of Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, David Miller, Corbin Bosch and Quinton de Kock return to the side after being rested for ODI series against Namibia.

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs

South Africa will host Australia in a three-match ODI series starting September 24. 

The series serves as crucial preparation for both the teams ahead of next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The two teams will also square off in a three-match ICC World Test Championship series in October, making it the first time they face off in the longest format since last year's World Test Championship Final.

Series schedule:

First ODI: September 24, Durban

Second ODI: September 27, Johannesburg

Third ODI: September 30, Potchefstroom

First Test: October 9-13, Durban

Second Test: October 18-22, Gqeberha

Third Test: October 27-31, Johannesburg