The injury adds to South Africa’s concerns in the pace-bowling department ahead of the series opener in Durban on September 24. Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman are already sidelined with hamstring injuries, leaving the Proteas with fewer options against the reigning ODI World Cup champions
"Proteas Men Squad Update - Dafabet ODI series vs Australia ? Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match Dafabet ODI series against Australia with a right hamstring injury."
Proteas Men Squad Update - Dafabet ODI series vs Australia ?Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the three-match Dafabet ODI series against Australia with a right hamstring injury.His availability for the subsequent Test series will be assessed closer to the start of the… pic.twitter.com/OcjHa9YIm7
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 18, 2026South Africa Face Australia Without Key Pacers
Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin are the two specialist spinners in the squad. Their ability to control the middle overs could become important, particularly if the conditions favour spin as the series moves across different venues.
Coetzee has dealt with several injury issues since that tournament but now gets another opportunity to establish himself in the national setup. He will be joined in the pace attack by Kwena Maphaka and Mokoena. Jansen and Corbin Bosch could play important roles with both bat and ball.
Dewald Brevis Misses Out as Temba Bavuma Leads South Africa’s Batting
Lhuan-dre Pretorius was unavailable for selection because of an injury. The young left-hander was also ruled out of South Africa’s ODI series against Namibia.
T20I captain Aiden Markram will join the team for the second and third ODIs. His inclusion gives South Africa another experienced batting and all-round option.
Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (WK), Tony de Zorzi, David Miller, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Duan Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj.
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