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Proteas Test opener Tony de Zorzi is warming up nicely for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s later this year with a superb 141 for Western Province.
With doubt over the fitness of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi, here are five players that must shine for the Proteas in Lahore.
The Proteas will field first against England without their Captain Temba Bavuma and Tony ze Zorzi due to an illness.
After a remarkable resurgence with a sensational 259 in the New Year’s Test against Pakistan, Ryan Rickelton aims to prove his worth at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Initially the dreadlocked left-hander was overlooked at the Season 1 draft. Fast forward to Season 2 and De Zorzi found himself opening the batting for Durban’s Super Giants.
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have risen up when it matters most over the past two nights, beating Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals to reach the SA20 final.
This Proteas side not burdened by superstars have surpassed expectations to achieve a significant milestone which have prompted comparison to some of the great South African Test teams.
In a thrilling first Test, Tony de Zorzi faced a cruel dismissal, while Ryan Rickelton celebrated his maiden century amidst Sri Lanka's bowling challenges.
Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma showed that the St George's Park really has no demons, which haunted the batters in Durban.
Temba Bavuma reflects on a challenging year filled with injuries and personal triumphs, culminating in a remarkable Test century against Sri Lanka.
South Africa's cricketing drama unfolds as Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs shine with remarkable centuries, leading their team to a memorable Test victory against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's previous lowest total was 71 against Pakistan in Kandy in 1994. It was also the lowest total by any team against South Africa.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and wicket-keeper batsman Kyle Verreynne were still the crease when the teams left the field for an early lunch.
The Proteas and Sri Lanka will battle it out in the first match of their two-Test series in Durban from Wednesday with places in the ICC Test Championship final still up for grabs.
Though Temba Bavuma played no part in the series due to injury, he would have been more than pleased with how some of the youngsters in a largely inexperienced squad performed.
Proteas opener Tony de Zorzi emphasised that the new-age cricketers, regardless of race, have the belief and confidence to continue pushing the envelope at the highest level.
Tony de Zorzi feels the second-Test performance against Bangladesh is part of the natural upward trajectory this fledgling Proteas batting unit have made over the last 12 months.
After a patchy start to his Test career, Wiaan Mulder is now blossoming into quite the all-rounder for the Shukri Conrad’s Proteas.
Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs marked their arrival on the Test scene with magnificent maiden centuries, putting South Africa in command at 307/2 on day one in Chattogram. The young duo’s 201-run partnership showcases South Africa’s promising cricket future.
Tristan Stubbs scored his maiden Test ton - 106 - with a strong defence and patience, coupled his ability to take on the bowlers with big shots over the top.
In a commanding display of batting prowess, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs set the tone on the opening day of the second Test. Their performances were marked by a variety of innovative shots that showcased their depth and versatility at the crease.
Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs marked their arrival on the Test scene with magnificent maiden centuries, putting South Africa in command at 307/2 on day one in Chattogram. The young duo’s 201-run partnership showcases South Africa’s promising cricket future.
Test centuries have been few and far between for the Proteas for a long time now, but Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs feasted on the Bangladesh bowlers on Tuesday.
Kagiso Rabada was at his best as he helped lead South Africa to a thumping victory over hosts Bangladesh in Mirpur on Thursday.
At the top of the order, Aiden Markram captains the Proteas with regular Test skipper Temba Bavuma ruled out of the first clash with injury.