The South African Men’s selection panel has today announced the 15-player squad for the white-ball tour to Namibia later this month.
DP World Lions spinner Bjorn Fortuin will captain the side as the Proteas take on Namibia and Zimbabwe in a T20 International (T20I) Tri-series from 28 August – 06 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The squad will remain in the capital city for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against the hosts from 09 – 13 September, which will be the first-ever 50-over series between the two nations.
Momentum Multiply Titans all-rounder Duan Jansen has earned his maiden national call-up after impressing domestically.
The 26-year-old delivered consistently across both white-ball formats and was named Division 1 One Day Cup Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, having guided the Titans to the 50-over title with a match-winning unbeaten 61 in the final against the DP World Lions.
His Titans teammate and all-rounder Eathan Bosch is the other uncapped T20I player in the squad, while batters Connor Esterhuizen (Lions) and Jordan Hermann (Dafabet Warriors), along with Hollywoodbets Dolphins seamer Nqobani Mokoena have received their first ODI call-ups.
The squad is bolstered by the inclusion of nationally-contracted players Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka.
The Proteas will depart for Windhoek from OR Tambo International Airport on 25 August.
Head coach Shukri Conrad commented: “We’ve selected one squad for both series as we feel we have all departments well covered and it provides a great opportunity for players to build on their international caps.
“We saw glimpses of what Connor and Nqobani can offer during the T20I series against New Zealand earlier this year. It was unfortunate that Jordan picked up an injury in the opening match of that series, so we’re looking forward to seeing him get another opportunity at this level.
“This tour has also opened the door for players who have performed domestically. Duan is one of those players. He is a quality all-rounder who has also shown great character for the Titans.
“Bjorn is an experienced player and proven leader who has successfully captained the Lions, and we have every confidence in his ability to lead this group.
Conrad added: “It is always exciting to play against our neighbouring countries, and the first-ever ODI series between South Africa and Namibia adds further significance, especially as we build towards next year’s World Cup.”
Proteas Men’s Squad – Namibia White-ball Tour
Bjorn Fortuin (captain, DP World Lions), Eathan Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Dewald Brevis (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Connor Esterhuizen (DP World Lions), Jordan Hermann (Dafabet Warriors), Rubin Hermann (North West Dragons), Duan Jansen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), Nqobani Mokoena (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Nqaba Peter (DP World Lions), Lhuan-dré Pretorius (Momentum Multiply Titans), Lutho Sipamla (DP World Lions), Jason Smith (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), and Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins).
South Africa A (SA ‘A’), meanwhile, will host Bangladesh A in a two-match four-day series from 23 August – 02 September, before contesting a three-match one-day series from 06 – 12 September.
Warriors seamer Matthew Boast and Boland batter Gavin Kaplan are the new faces across both squads.
Northern Cape Heat spinner Tshepo Ntuli, North West Dragons batter Meeka-eel Prince and Lions all-rounder Delano Potgieter are uncapped in the four-day squad, while the uncapped trio of Warriors batter Matthew de Villiers, spinners Imraan Manack (Boland) and Kyle Simmons (Western Province) are named in the 50-over squad.
Proteas spinner Senuran Muthusamy has been included in the four-day squad following his recovery from a left knee ligament injury.
The four-day squad will convene at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria on 18 August to begin their preparations for the unofficial Test series, which gets underway at the Tuks Oval from 23 August.
South Africa A Four-Day Squad against Bangladesh A
Marques Ackerman (captain, Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Matthew Boast (Dafabet Warriors), Okuhle Cele (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Gerald Coetzee (DP World Lions), Tshepang Dithole (Momentum Multiply Titans), Zubayr Hamza (DP World Lions), Gavin Kaplan (Boland), Tshepo Moreki (Western Province), Senuran Muthusamy (Dafabet Warriors), Tshepo Ntuli (Northern Cape Heat), Meeka-eel Prince (North West Dragons), Delano Potgieter (DP World Lions), Sinethemba Qeshile (Momentum Multiply Titans), Lesego Senokwane (Flexbrands Knights), and Codi Yusuf (DP World Lions).
South Africa A One-Day Squad against Bangladesh A
Marques Ackerman (captain, Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Matthew Boast (Dafabet Warriors), Okuhle Cele (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Gerald Coetzee (DP World Lions), Matthew de Villiers (Dafabet Warriors), Zubayr Hamza (DP World Lions), Dian Forrester (North West Dragons), Delano Potgieter (DP World Lions), Imraan Manack (Boland), Rivaldo Moonsamy (Momentum Multiply Titans), Mihlali Mpongwana (Western Province), Sinethemba Qeshile (Momentum Multiply Titans), Andile Simelane (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kyle Simmonds (Western Province) and Codi Yusuf (DP World Lions).
Fixtures
T20I Tri-Series
Friday, 28 August at 14:00
Namibia vs South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Saturday, 29 August at 14:00
South Africa vs Zimbabwe – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Monday, 31 August at 14:00
Namibia v Zimbabwe – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Tuesday, 01 September at 14:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Thursday, 03 September at 14:00
Namibia vs Zimbabwe – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Friday, 04 September at 14:00
Namibia vs South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Sunday, 06 September at 14:00
Final TBC vs TBC – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
ODI Series
1st ODI – Wednesday, 09 September at 09:30
Namibia vs South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
2nd ODI – Friday, 11 September at 09:30
Namibia vs South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
3rd ODI – Sunday, 13 September at 09:30
Namibia vs South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
SA ‘A’ Four-Day Series
23 – 26 August at 09:30
South Africa A vs Bangladesh A – Tuks Oval, Pretoria
30 August – 02 September at 09:30
South Africa A vs Bangladesh A – NWC Oval, Potchefstroom
SA ‘A’ One-Day Series
Sunday, 06 September at 09:30
South Africa A vs Bangladesh A – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Wednesday, 09 September at 09:30
South Africa A vs Bangladesh A – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
Saturday, 12 September at 09:30
South Africa A vs Bangladesh A – NWC Oval, Potchefstroom
