Proteas Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead a team filled with youth and experience at the forthcoming 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The squad features a plethora of players who played in the 2023 final on home soil, with experienced players such as Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, and Chloé Tryon looking to go one step further in 2024.
The 15-player squad also featured a couple of new faces, with uncapped Dolphins leg-spinner Seshnie Naidu earning her first national team call-up after impressive performances for the SA U19 Women and the SA Emerging side over the past two years.
The 18-year-old will be joined by fellow youngsters Ayanda Hlubi and Annerie Dercksen.
The Proteas Women will face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series from September 16-20 in Multan before heading to the UAE for the ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
The Proteas and their Interim head coach Dillon du Preez’s team will have a final opportunity to fine-tune their preparations with two warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup against New Zealand on September 29 and India on October 1 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
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
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The Proteas are in Group B alongside England, Scotland, Bangladesh and the 2016 champions, the West Indies. The 2023 finalists will begin their campaign against the Windies on Friday, October 4, followed by a rematch of last year’s semi-final against England three days later.
The Proteas will complete their round-robin stage with matches against Scotland on October 9 and Bangladesh on October 17. The semi-finals are scheduled for October 17 and 18, with the final set to take place on Sunday, October 20 at the Dubai International Stadium.
“While playing in the UAE presents some unknowns, we have conducted thorough research and selected a balanced squad that complements the conditions, with strategic options in mind as we head into the T20 World Cup,” said Proteas Women convenor of selectors Clinton du Preez.
"Laura (Wolvaardt) has been exceptional as a leader, bringing a holistic approach to the team. She leads with respect and integrity, and we are excited to see her leadership and playing qualities shine at the World Cup.
“Seshnie Naidu has shown significant growth as a bowler within our camps, and we see her as an X-factor for the World Cup. She brings a unique element to our bowling attack, offering something different that could be pivotal.”
Proteas Women Squad - ICC Women’s T20 World Cup:
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Titans), Anneke Bosch (Titans), Tazmin Brits (Lions), Nadine de Klerk (Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Garden Route Badgers), Mieke de Ridder (Garden Route Badgers), Ayanda Hlubi (Dolphins), Sinalo Jafta (Lions), Marizanne Kapp (Western Province), Ayabonga Khaka (Lions), Suné Luus (Titans), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Dolphins), Seshnie Naidu (Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (Lions), Chloé Tryon (Lions).
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