The new crown ICC World Test Championship Champion, South Africa, announced his play for the first Test against Zimbabwe starting on 28 June. Regularly due to a hamstring injury with captain Temba Bavuma, Spin Ace Keshav Maharaj took rebirth as Proteas Captain.
But the real headline-garbers are two emerging stars that are ready to make their much awaited test debut in Zimbabwe, and they are Lhuan-DRE Pritorius and Developed Brevis. At the age of only 19, the Lhuan-Dray Pretorius has already set a domestic circuit on fire, which is more than 60 average in first-class cricket.
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis to make Test debut for South Africa in Zimbabwe
The teenage sensation, which is known for her aggressive white ball at the top, will bat at number 5. His selection in playing XI shows the next generation of South African batting firepower which is ready to shine in the absence of some major players due to workload management.
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On the other hand, the Developed Brevis, who is often dubbed “Baby AB” for his explosive style, has long been on the test radar and finally making his debut in whites. The 22 -year -old worldwide is shining in the T20 league, and was also part of the South Africa squad for the Bangladesh series.
Brevis will bat at number 6, and fans are eager to see how he would translate his fearless white ball outlook in the traditional format of the game. The first Test against Zimbabwe in South Africa will be the new opening pair featuring Matthew Bretzke and Tony de Jorzi.
In the middle order, David Bedingham, reliable all-rounder Vian Mulder, and Kyle Verrane, which add experience and strength in the lower order. Stand-in Captain, Maharaj, will lead the spin department, while the pace attack will be headed with young guns Kodi Yusuf and Quena Mafaka, along with Mulder and another all-rounder Corbin Bosch.
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Here is South Africa XI for the first test against Zimbabwe:
Tony de Jorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Vian Mulder, David Bedingham, Lhuan-Drem Pritorius, Davlied Brevis, Kyle Verraine, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj (C), Kodi Yusuf, Quaina Mafaka.
Team announced
Captain Keshav Maharaj has confirmed the initial XI for our Proteus men before yesterday’s 1 Test against Zimbabwe.
A team ready to leave its mark in Bulayo with flair and firepower.#Wozanawe pic.twitter.com/hvcsd0xks0
– Proteus Main (@proteasmencsa) 27 June, 2025
Proteus comfort big names, young guns are ready to shine in Zimbabwe
Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma was excluded from the upcoming two-match test series against Zimbabwe as he recently continues to recover from a hamstring injury against Australia at Lord’s during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Several senior players have also been rested, including Aiden Markram, Ryan Ryyan Ricelton, Cagiso Rabada, Marco Jensen and Lungi, so they have a large -scale inexperienced motion for a visit to Zimbabwe. Young left -handed pacer Quena Mafaka, who has played only one Test and has taken three wickets so far, he will get another chance to prove himself.
He would share new ball duty with Corbin Bosch and Vian Malder, both painted WTC final against Australia in 2025 at Lord’s. In particular, the Proteus Side crushed Australia by five wickets to lift the WTC title, ending their wait for nearly three decades for an ICC Trophy.
