Kwena Maphaka Gets a Maiden Call-Up For T20Is Against West Indies

Uncapped Duo of Kwena Maphaka and Jason Smith have earned maiden call-ups in the South African squad that is set to take on the West Indies in a 3-match T20I series. This will be South Africa's first T20I game since their agonizing loss to India in Barbados on June 29.

Smith scored 291 runs in the CSA T20 Challenge at an average of 41.37. The Proteas have also included a left seamer in Kwena Maphaka who played a pivotal role in the U-19 World Cup where picked up 21 wickets.

Most of the senior players of the Protea team were not considered for selection including the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Quinton De Kock, and Heinrich Klassen, due to reasons stated by their coach Rob Walter.

South Africa T20I squad against West Indies

Aiden Markram (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen and Lizaad Williams

Another player Nqaba Peter wasn't considered for selection as he is still recovering from a shoulder injury.

"Many players were not considered for this tour due to various reasons, Injury, personal reasons, some players are involved in Franchise Cricket" Walter Quipped

"This series will allow young talent to come while also maintaining a balance between the experienced and young players, this will give our upcoming youngsters a flavor of International Cricket against a quality side like West Indies," Walter stated

West Indies vs South Africa T20I Schedule

August 23, 1st T20I, West Indies vs South Africa, 12:30 AM

August 24, 2nd T20I, West Indies vs South Africa, 12:30 AM.

August 27, 3rd T20I, West Indies vs South Africa, 12:30 AM.