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The recent Crown Championship of the World ICC Championship, South -Africa, announced its XI interpretation for the first test against Zimbabwe, from June 28. With the regular pattern Bavuma deployed due to a rope injury, Spin Ace Kesharaja takes the reins as Proteas captain.
But the real headlines are two rise stars that will have to debut in the long-awaited test in Zimbabwe, and they are Lhuan-Dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis. At just 19 years old, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has already burned down house circuits, with an average of more than 60 in the first class cricket.
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis to debut in South Africa in Zimbabwe
Teenager Sensation, who is known for his aggressive white ball capacity at the top, will go down at number 5. His selection in Interpretation XI shows the next generation of South Africa of fire force ready to shine in the absence of some of the main actors due to the management of the workload.
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On the other hand, Dewald Brevis, who is often called “Baby AB” for his explosive style, has been on the test radar for some time and finally debuts the whites. The 22-year-old has shone in T20 leagues around the world, and even part of the South Africa workforce for Bangladesh series.
Brevis will descend to number 6 and fans are eager to see how they will translate their white ball to fear the traditional format of the game. South -Africa will have the new opening duo with Matthew Breetzke and Zorzi Tony for the first test against Zimbabwe.
The average order features David Bedingham, Wiaan Mulder, reliable Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne, who adds experience and strength to the lower order. The independent captain, Maharaj, will direct the Spin department, while the rhythm attack will be led by young guns Yusuf code and Kwena Maphaka, next to Mulder and another, Corbin Bosch.
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Here is South -Africa XI for the first test against Zimbabwe:
Tony by Zorzi, Matthew Breeetzke, son, David Bedingham, Britain, Dewald Brevis, Verreynne, Corbin Bosch, Kesharaj (C), Yusuf Code, Kwena Maphaka.
🚨 Team announcement 🚨
Captain Kesharaj has confirmed the initial XI for our men Proteas before the first test of tomorrow against Zimbabwe 🏏🇿🇦.
A team willing to leave their mark on Bulawayo with Flair and Firpower 💪🔥.#WorzaNawWith PIc.TwITTWithr.corM/hvCSd0xkS0
– Proteas Men (@proteasmencsa) JonenWith 27, 2025
Proteas rests big names, young guns that shine in Zimbabwe
In the meantime, Tila Bavuma was ruled out of the next two-game test series against Zimbabwe, while he continues to recover from the string injury he collected during the recent World Test Championship of the ICC (WTC) against Australia at Lord’s.
Several senior players have also been rested Aiden MarkramRyan Ricelton, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi, so they have a greatly inexperienced rhythm attack on Zimbabwe ‘tour. The young Pealer of the left arm, Kwena Maphaka, who has played one test so far and has taken three doctors, will have another opportunity to prove.
He will share the new ball functions with Corbin Bosch and Wia Mulder, both of which appeared in the WTC 2025 final against Australia in Lord’s. Above all, the protein side crushed Australia for five doctors to lift the WTC title, ending its almost three decades waiting for an ICC trophy.
