Cricket SA
- Sep 13

Youngsters get a chance to strut their stuff

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a 15-player squad to represent CSA Under-19 Emerging Men in a five-match 50-over series against Zimbabwe, scheduled from 20-29 September at the Queens Sport Club in Bulawayo on Friday.

This tour is part of CSA’s ongoing commitment to nurturing and developing young cricketing talent in preparation for future tournaments, including the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026.

Under the guidance of SA Under-19 head coach Malibongwe Maketa, the tour will provide the selected group of 16- and 17-year-old players with an invaluable opportunity to gain experience in high-pressure match situations against competitive opposition.

The squad will get together for a three-day camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria from Sunday to Tuesday, ahead of their departure on 18 September.

CSA Under-19 Emerging Men’s squad against Zimbabwe

JJ Basson (Lions), Daniel Bosman (Western Province), Dayalan Boyce (Dolphins), Muhammed Bulbulia (North West), Ben Hockly (KZN Inland), Paul James (Western Province), Luke Kleinsmith (Western Province), Adnaan Lagadien (Western Province), Dakalo Leketa (Free State), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (Titans), Rowen Rajah (KZN Inland), Jason Rowles (Lions), Ntando Soni (Dolphins) and Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).

Management

Malibongwe Maketa (Head Coach), Blanche Conradie (Team Manager), Imraan Khan (Batting Coach), Thabang Kumalo (Fielding Coach), Tumi Masekela (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Sheenagh Jordaan (Physiotherapist) and Kyle Southgate (Performance Analyst).

Fixtures

Friday, 20 September