ENG v SA 2025: Maharaj Back in South Africa’s T20I Squad for England Tour

For the forthcoming tour of England, South Africa has called up veteran left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj to their T20I team, bringing him back to the shortest format after a brief break. As they continue to refine their preparations in preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the Proteas selectors have chosen a combination of youth and experience.

Maharaja Bowling Performance

Maharaj gives the bowling attack leadership and control and has been a reliable performer in Tests and ODIs. Despite not always playing regularly in Twenty20 Internationals, the management decided to re-incorporate him into the team due to his ability to limit runs in the middle overs and his composed demeanor under duress. In the opening ODI against Australia, he claimed five wickets.

Preparation For The Upcoming Global Event

The three-match T20I series versus England will follow the tour's ODI phase. The games will be extremely competitive because both teams will use them to prepare for future international competitions. Maharaj's role in keeping England's big hitters in check could be vital as their dynamic batting order, led by Jos Buttler, tests South Africa's bowling unit. South Africa recently led the 3-match ODI series against Australia 2-0. 

South Africa Squard For England Tour 2025

ODI squard for England tour 2025

Temba Bavuma (capt), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs.

T20I squard for England tour 2025

Aiden Markram (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams.

South Africa Tour Of England Series 2025