Cricket South Africa have announced the Proteas Women squad for September and October 2023’s limited-overs series against New Zealand.
All-rounder Chloe Tryon has been recalled – and batter Laura Wolvaardt retained as interim captain.
“Maintaining squad consistency is key, to allow players to grow within the environment. We are very happy to have Chloe Tryon back within the space and excited to see how she will further improve the squad with her all-round qualities,” said Proteas Women convenor of selectors Clinton du Preez.
“We go into the New Zealand series on a high and we want to carry the momentum into the tour at home.”
Proteas Women are currently touring Pakistan. South Africa lost the T20I series. They have an unassailable two-nil lead in the ODI series.
“It was always going to be very difficult to adapt to the conditions in Pakistan. However, I’m pleased with how the team competed in the T20Is, where they narrowly missed out on winning games,” added du Preez.
“It remained small margins and one can see how the players have learned from their shortcomings and brought it into the ODI format. There are many positives, and one that stands out for me is the shared individual performances of the players.”
Proteas Women squad
- Laura Wolvaardt (Titans)
- Anneke Bosch (Titans)
- Tazmin Brits (South Western Districts)
- Nadine de Klerk (Western Province)
- Mieke de Ridder (South Western Districts)
- Lara Goodall (Western Province)
- Sinalo Jafta (Lions)
- Marizanne Kapp (Eastern Province)
- Ayabonga Khaka (Lions)
- Masabata Klaas (Titans)
- Sune Luus (Titans)
- Nonkululeko Mlaba (Dolphins)
- Tumi Sekhukhune (Lions)
- Nondumiso Shangase (Dolphins)
- Chloe Tryon (Dolphins)
- Delmi Tucker (Western Province)
Proteas Women v New Zealand Women fixtures
- First ODI: 24 September 2023, Potchefstroom
- Second ODI: 28 September 2023, Pietermaritzburg
- Third ODI: 1 October 2023, Durban
- First T20I: 6 October 2023, East London
- Second T20I: 8 October 2023, East London
- Third T2oI: 10 October 2023, East London
- Fourth T20I: 14 October 2023, Benoni
- Fifth T20I: 15 October 2023, Benoni
CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe concluded: “We’re immensely proud of the remarkable progress the Proteas Women have made throughout their time in Pakistan, showcasing their elite temperament and talent following the challenging start to the tour.
“As we eagerly prepare to welcome the team back home, our hearts are filled with excitement as we anticipate the clash against New Zealand in the three ODIs and the five exhilarating T20Is.
“It’s a thrilling moment for South African cricket, and we can’t wait to witness our Proteas Women shine on home soil once again.”