South Africa captain Temba Bavuma says depleted fast bowling attack must be managed carefully in Australia ODI series

South Africa's cricket team is preparing to host Australia in a three-match ODI series starting Thursday in Durban. The team has been hit by injuries to several fast bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka, and Ottneil Baartman, all with hamstring problems, and Nandre Burger with a back injury. Captain Temba Bavuma said the team must manage the workloads of the inexperienced seam attack, which has only 72 ODIs combined. The series is important as South Africa prepares to host the 2027 World Cup.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma says depleted fast bowling attack must be managed carefully in Australia ODI series
Published Sep 23, 2026