South Africa will play a three-match ODI series against the Netherlands between November 26-December 3. Cricket South Africa has announced a 16-member squad for the series with Keshav Maharaj leading the side. He has been announced as the skipper despite David Miler being a part of the squad. Wayne Parnell has been recalled into the side. he last played for South Africa in 2017.
Big names like Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Quinton De Kock and Temba bavuma are missing from the squad. 26-year-old batter Zubayr Hamza and wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton have received their maiden call-ups to the ODI team.
The South Africa vs Netherlands ODI series will begin on November 26. The second ODI is scheduled for November 28 with the final match to be held on December 1. Centurion will host all three matches.
South Africa made another group stage exit from the tournament. They lost their opening game against Australia and beat England in their final league game. Despite an impressive show as a team, they failed to advance to the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Keshav Maharaj will lead the #Proteas 16-man squad for the upcoming #BetwayODISeries against the Netherlands
Wayne Parnell and Khaya Zondo make a return 👌🏽
Zubayr Hamza and Ryan Rickelton receive maiden ODI call-ups 💚#SAvNED #BetwayODISeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/Qp0hGvoUR4— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 10, 2021
The Protean side currently hold the ninth spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League standings with 34 points from three series. If they win their next three ODIs against the Netherlands, they can jump to the third spot with a total of 64 points.
Meanwhile, the Dutch team is last in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League points table. The Netherlands have 20 points to their name from one series.
South Africa Squad vs The Netherlands
Keshav Maharaj (c), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Dwaine Pretorious, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Zubayr Hamza, Daryn Dupavillon, Sisanda Magala, Janneman Malan, Wayne Parnell, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Verreyne and Khaya Zondo
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