Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named the Proteas Women squad that will represent the country at the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, taking place from 30 September to 2 November in India.
The 15-player squad will be captained by Laura Wolvaardt, and includes the experienced quartet of Chloé Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka and Suné Luus.
Spin attack
The group will also be strengthened by the inclusion of explosive batter Tazmin Brits, along with all-rounders Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, and Nondumiso Shangase.
In the wicketkeeping department, Sinalo Jafta will team up with 17-year-old and domestic cricket team-mate Karabo Meso, who is taking part in her first senior World Cup after competing in two ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cups in 2023 and 2025.
In the bowling ranks, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba leads the spin attack while Masabata Klaas and Tumi Sekhukhune offer varying seam options.
Young all-rounder Miané Smit has been named as the travelling reserve, a role she performed during last year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The Proteas Women will get their tournament underway with a tie against England on 3 October, followed by encounters against New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan before concluding the league phase with a contest against Australia on 25 October.
Ahead of the global showpiece, South Africa will tour Pakistan for three One-Day Internationals on 16, 19 and 22 September in Lahore.
‘What a journey!’
Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi commented: “What a journey it has been. From the moment I joined this team, and even before my time when the squad went through the qualification phase, it was all about working towards this moment. We can look back at the amount of preparation we have put in and know that we have done our best. We are ready to send a squad to the World Cup that will make South Africa proud.
“I am happy for all the players and management who will be getting on that plane to India, but I am even more excited to see what they can achieve together as a group. We believe we have the squad of players that can go out there and deliver on the world stage. Now it is all about carrying that belief with us every step of the way, along with the support of the entire nation.”
CSA Convenor of Selectors, Clinton du Preez, said: “The make-up of the squad is underpinned by the consistent selection process that was adhered to during the recent ICC Women’s Championship cycle, while taking into account the subcontinent conditions and the different characteristics of the group required for a successful tournament of this nature.”
“A massive congratulations to all the players who have been selected for this prestigious tournament. Their hard work and sacrifice over the past three years have earned them an opportunity to represent South Africa at a 50-over World Cup – an honour a player receives a few times in their career.”
Proteas Women Squad – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 & Pakistan Tour
Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloé Tryon
Travelling reserve
Miané Smit
Management
Mandla Mashimbyi (Head Coach), Sedibu Mohlaba (Team Manager), Baakier Abrahams (Batting Coach), Dillon du Preez (Bowling Coach), Bongani Ndaba (Fielding Coach), Zane Webster (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Abram Ramoadi (Performance Analyst), Neline Hoffman-Kellerman (Physiotherapist), Dr Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (Team Doctor), Happiness Mesi (Logistics and Massage Therapist), Lita Gqirana (Media Manager) and Zahid Shaik (Close Protection Officer)
Fixtures – Pakistan Tour
Tuesday, 16 September at 12:30 – 1st ODI: Pakistan vs South Africa (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)
Friday, 19 September at 12:30 – 2nd ODI: Pakistan vs South Africa (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)
Monday, 22 September at 12:30 – 3rd ODI: Pakistan vs South Africa (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)
Fixtures – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Friday, 3 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs England (Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)
Monday, 6 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs New Zealand (Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore)
Thursday, 9 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs India (ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam)
Monday, 13 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs Bangladesh (ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam)
Friday, 17 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs Sri Lanka (R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
Tuesday, 21 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs Pakistan (R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
Saturday, 25 October at 11:30 – South Africa vs Australia (Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore)
Wednesday, 29 October at 11:30 – Semi-final 1 (TBC)
Thursday, 30 October at 11:30 – Semi-final 2 (Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai)
Sunday, 2 November at 11:30 – Final (TBC)
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