Six uncapped players have been included in an initial Proteas squad for their first Tri-Series ODI against New Zealand in Lahore on 8 February.

They are batsmen Matthew Breetzke (Warriors) and Meeka-eel Prince (Dragons), fast bowlers Gideon Peters (Dragons) and Eathan Bosch (Dolphins), spinner Senuran Muthusamy (Warriors), and all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana (WP), who was part of the Proteas ODI squad for the 2023 series against India.

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee was initially included in the squad for the Tri-Series, but ruled out later on Wednesday.

Players will be added to the squad following the SA20 eliminator playoff between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday, with the squad for the remainder of the Tri-Series announced on 9 February after the SA20 final.

Keshav Maharaj and Heinrich Klaasen will miss the first match as they travel to Karachi on 9 February, ahead of the second ODI against Pakistan on 12 February at the National Stadium, while Champions Trophy squad members Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen will depart for Pakistan on 14 February.

Proteas initial squad: Temba Bavuma (c, Lions), Eathan Bosch (Dolphins), Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Junior Dala (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Mihlali Mpongwana (WP), Senuran Muthusamy (Warriors), Gideon Peters (Dragons), Meeka-eel Prince (Dragons), Jason Smith (Dolphins), Kyle Verreynne (WP).

Tri-Series fixtures (SA times):
8 February  (11:00): Pakistan vs New Zealand, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
10 February (06:30): New Zealand vs South Africa, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
12 February (11:00): Pakistan vs South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi
14 February (11:00): Final, National Stadium, Karachi

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