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Watch Video5 players that can turn Proteas Champions Trophy semi against New Zealand

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.

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Watch VideoWill spin twins Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj be the key for Proteas at Champions Trophy?

Whatever advantage the Proteas have over their opposition with their pace lineup may be negated by the flat pitches and that's where spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj could make a difference.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoProteas miss out on extra match practice ahead of Champions Trophy, but does it matter?

Both times in the Tri-Nation series, South Africa managed totals of over 300 (304 and 352) but their opposition had little difficult in chasing down the big scores.

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Watch VideoEmbracing all-rounders could be key to Champions Trophy success for Proteas

As the Proteas prepare for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the team faces critical decisions on player selection, particularly the inclusion of all-rounders to optimise performance on batting-friendly pitches. "

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: 5 reasons why the Proteas could beat Australia in the WTC final

While much of the reaction to the Proteas becoming the first team to qualify for the WTC final, centred on their playing schedule - the focus has now shifted to how they will approach the trophy match in six months time.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoTeen sensation Kwena Maphaka set for Proteas Test debut against Pakistan in Cape Town

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is backing the youngster Kwena Maphaka to step up against Pakistan in the festive occasion at Newlands.

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Watch VideoReturning all-rounder Wiaan Mulder finally feels 'worthy' in a Proteas shirt

Wiaan Mulder says he finally feels like he belongs in the Proteas Test side after a stop-start Test career.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoProteas call up Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch for Pakistan Test series

Teenage sensation Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch were the new faces included in the squad.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoThe rise of Kwena Maphaka, could he make his Test debut in second Sri Lanka Test?

The injury to Gerald Coetzee has presented the Proteas management a bit of a selection headache heading into the second Test starting on Thursday in Gqeberha.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas seal 233-run victory over Sri Lanka as Marco Jansen shines with 11-wicket haul

The Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published