South Africa has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 through social media today on Tuesday, 3 September. It is worth noting that the upcoming multinational tournament will be played in the UAE under the hosting of Bangladesh.

Opener Laura Wolvaardt has been given the command of South Africa’s women’s cricket team in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. At the same time, 18-year-old leg-spinner Seshnie Naidu, who has not yet made her debut in international cricket, has also managed to make it to the 15-member team. Apart from this, 20-year-old young fast bowler Ayanda Hlubi, who made her debut for South Africa last year, has also got a place in the team.

Both these players were part of the South African cricket team in the Under 19 World Cup held in South Africa last year. So now both of them are looking forward to performing together for the Proteas team on the big stage.

Also, in the team that South Africa has selected for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, most of the players are those who reached the final of the T20 World Cup 2023. However, Lara Goodall, Masabata Klaas and Delmi Tucker have not been included in the team, while veteran fast bowler Shamnim Ismail retired from the game last year, due to which she is not a part of this team.

South Africa’s 15-member squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

Laura Woolphaert (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tajmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dirksen, Mieke de Ridder (wicketkeeper), Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshni Naidoo, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon.

Traveling Reserve: Miane Smit

South Africa’s full cricketing schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup

1st Match: 4 October vs West Indies, Dubai International Cricket Stadium

2nd Match: 7 October vs England, Sharjah Cricket Stadium

3rd Match: 9 October vs Scotland, Dubai International Cricket Stadium

4th Match: 12 October vs Bangladesh, Dubai International Cricket Stadium

ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP SQUAD

Congratulations to the following players who have been named in the @proteaswomencsa squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup taking place in the UAE from 3 to 20 October 2024.

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain)

Anneke Bosch
Tazmin Brits
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— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) September 3, 2024