The South African cricket team has finalized its playing XI for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Finals against Australia, scheduled for June 11th at Lord’s. Temba Bavuma will lead the team. The inclusion of Lungi Ngidi as the third pacer, alongside Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, has generated significant discussion. Ngidi’s selection over Dane Paterson, who has featured more frequently in recent Tests, is a surprise. Questions have also arisen regarding the roles of Keshav Maharaj and whether Tony de Zorzi or Tristan Stubbs should be in the squad.
The Playing XI: 1. Markram 2. Rickelton 3. Mulder 4. Bavuma 5. Stubbs 6. Bedingham 7. Verreynne 8. Jansen 9. Maharaj 10. Rabada 11. Ngidi.