After losing both matches in the recently concluded ODI tri-nation series against Pakistan and New Zealand, South Africa are all set to be in action in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team will play under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma in the prestigious cricket quadrennial, starting on February 19 next week.
The Proteas will start their journey in the tournament with their campaign opener against Afghanistan on February 21, at the National Stadium in Karachi at 2:30 PM (IST). Temba Bavuma’s men will look ahead to end their losing streak, beating Afghanistan and starting their Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note.
Here are the predicted top 3 wicket-takers for South Africa in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Kagiso Rabada
The star South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has been brilliant bowling in the last couple of limited-over games. He scalped 8 wickets in the last three appearances in the SA20 2025. He has been one of the top performers for South Africa’s national side in the ODI format.
Rabada has had an illustrious ODI career to his name since his debut in the format in July 2015; since then, he has bagged 162 wickets in his 101 bowling appearances in the 103 ODI matches he has played. He is expected to end up as one of the leading wicket-takers for South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Tabraiz Shamsi
The veteran left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi will be one of the go-to bowlers for South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025 as they will be playing on the spin-friendly tracks in Pakistan. Shamsi could play a vital role with the ball in the matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi.
Shamsi made his ODI debut almost nine years back in 2016 and has bowled in 52 innings of his total of 55 ODI appearances. In these appearances, he has claimed 73 wickets, with a decent economy rate of 5.58, including three four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul. The 34-year-old might also be one of the vital cogs in the wheel with his bowling prowess for South Africa.
Corbin Bosch
The Durban-born all-rounder Corbin Bosch was recently a part of the Proteas squad in the recently concluded ODI tri-nation series in Pakistan. Before that, he also impressed with his bowling performances in the SA20 2025. Bosch could be a crucial asset with the ball for South Africa in the middle overs in the important games of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
In his last 4 bowling appearances in SA20 2025, Bosch scalped 9 wickets in four innings while playing MI Cape Town in the tournament. He might also pose a serious threat to the opponent batters while bowling in the death overs as well.
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