Proteas face an important crisis of the Captaincy before the semifinal of Champions Trophy 2025 and could probably have a new leader in the decisive knockout clash.

This is because the regular captain Temba Bavum is currently sick, which forced him to leave the group of the group stage that he must win against England today (March 1).

On the other hand, Aiden Markram, who assumed leadership duties in the absence of Bavuma against the three lions, also suffered a similar destiny.

Markram was forced to the margin, after having to leave the field due to an injury to the hamstrings during the 31 of the entrances of England.

With two of its leaders currently not in Peak Health, there is still the possibility that South Africa can have a new captain in the semifinals.

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Proteas became the final team to guarantee their semifinal position after overcoming England comfortably for seven Wickts in their last rounding match. They described how the Toppers of the table in group B, with five points of three games.

However, the opponents of South Africa will only be decided after tomorrow’s clash (March 2) between India and New Zealand. This is due to India playing the first semifinal in Dubai on March 4.

If India gets a victory and ends at the top of the group, they will compete against Australia, the second place team of Group B, while New Zealand will face South Africa, group B’s leaders.

On the other hand, if New Zealand wins and claims first place in group A, they will face Australia, and India will play against South Africa.

After finishing the runners -up in the T20 World Cup 2024 last year, the proteins will be eager to go to the distance this time and win their first CPI title.

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