Archive · 7 Sep 2026
South Africa Recall De Kock, Miller for Australia ODI Series
South Africa chose 16 players for three one-day cricket matches against Australia.
Temba Bavuma will be the captain.
Experienced players Quinton de Kock and David Miller are returning to the ODI team.
Neither player currently has a central contract, but both remain part of South Africa’s plans.
Gerald Coetzee is also returning after not playing an ODI for South Africa since the 2023 World Cup.
Kagiso Rabada will miss the series because he is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Dewald Brevis was not selected because several players are competing for middle-order places.
The coach said Brevis should get a chance in an ODI against Bangladesh.
The series is also being used to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
South Africa named a 16-player squad for a three-match home ODI series against Australia.
Temba Bavuma will captain the side, while Quinton de Kock and David Miller return despite lacking central contracts.
Gerald Coetzee was recalled for his first South Africa ODI since the 2023 World Cup.
Kagiso Rabada was omitted while recovering from a hamstring injury, with his rehabilitation still being monitored.
Dewald Brevis missed selection but is expected to receive an ODI opportunity during the Bangladesh series.
- Who
- South Africa’s 16-player men’s ODI squad, captained by Temba Bavuma, will face Australia.
- What
- South Africa recalled Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Gerald Coetzee for a three-match ODI series.
- When
- The series is scheduled for later this month; the squad announcement was reported on September 7.
- Where
- The matches will be played in South Africa against Australia; specific venues were not provided.
- Why
- The selections are intended to help shape the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, while injuries, contracts and player availability also affected the team.
- Series
- Three-match home ODI series against Australia
- Squad size
- 16 players
- Captain
- Temba Bavuma
- Returning players
- Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Gerald Coetzee
- Rabada’s absence
- Kagiso Rabada is recovering from a hamstring injury
- World Cup context
- The 2027 ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe
- Brevis selection
- Dewald Brevis missed the Australia series but is expected to receive an ODI opportunity against Bangladesh
