Cricket South Africa have announced the Proteas Women squad for this year’s Women’s Cricket World Cup in India.
All-rounders Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen and Nondumiso Shangase have been included in the 15-player squad.
“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,” said Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.
“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.”
The Proteas Women will tour Pakistan for three ODIs in mid-September ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will start on 30 September.
CSA convenor of selectors Clinton du Preez added: “The make-up of the squad is underpinned by the consistent selection process that was adhered to during the recent International Cricket Council 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.”
Australia are the reigning Women’s Cricket World Cup champions. They are the most successful team in the history of the tournament with seven titles.
South Africa have never won a Women’s Cricket World Cup title. They have exited the tournament at the semi-final stage three times.
Proteas Women squad for 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup
- Laura Wolvaardt (captain)
- Anneke Bosch
- Tazmin Brits
- Nadine de Klerk
- Annerie Dercksen
- Sinalo Jafta
- Marizanne Kapp
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Masabata Klaas
- Sune Luus
- Karabo Meso
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Tumi Sekhukhune
- Nondumiso Shangase
- Chloe Tryon
- Miane Smit (travelling reserve)
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)
- Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (team doctor)
- Happiness Mesi (logistics and massage therapist)
- Lita Gqirana (media manager)
- Zahid Shaik (close protection officer)