Date, start times for the Proteas’ Champions Trophy games

Once again, hope will spring anew that the Proteas can finally secure a long-awaited ICC title as they head into the Champions Trophy competition.

A 15-member squad for the tournament was confirmed earlier this month, with fast bowler Corbin Bosch a late call-up for injured Anrich Nortje.

Youngster Kwena Maphaka was also added to the squad as a travelling reserve, while former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has joined the support staff as a coaching consultant.

Here is when you can catch the Proteas in action, with their Champions Trophy campaign set to get under way on Friday, 21 February against Afghanistan in Karachi.

Temba Bavuma’s side will then travel to Rawalpindi to take on Australia on 25 February, before returning to Karachi for their final group stage match against England on 1 March.

ICC Champions Trophy – Proteas fixtures

Friday, 21 February – 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Afghanistan vs South Africa – The National Stadium, Karachi

Tuesday, 25 February – 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

Australia vs South Africa – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Saturday, 01 March – 14:00 (11:00 SAST)

South Africa vs England – The National Stadium, Karachi

South Africa squad – ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Corbin Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (World Sports Betting Western Province), Marco Jansen (North West University Dragons), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), and Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).

Travelling reserve

Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions)

Management

Rob Walter (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Imraan Khan (Batting Coach), Anton Roux (Bowling Coach), Wandile Gwavu (Fielding Coach), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Konrad von Hagen (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Lucy Davey (Media Manager), and Brian Khonto (Security Officer).

History of the competition

Originally known as the ICC Knockout when it was staged in 1998 in Dhaka, Bangladesh and in 2000 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002, and was held every two years until 2009 (when it was held in South Africa after the scheduled event in 2008 in Pakistan had to be cancelled).

Subsequently the event moved to a four year cycle and features the top eight teams in the ICC one-day rankings.

The first round comprises two groups of four with the top two in each group progressing to the semi-finals and the winners contesting the final. The event aims to be short, sharp and highly competitive.

DO YOU THINK SOUTH AFRICA COULD FINALLY WIN AN ICC TROPHY?

Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211.

Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.