South Africa Announces Squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, taking place in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

The team includes 17-year-old wicketkeeper batter Karabo Meso, who has participated in two ODIs and has a total of seven international appearances. Meso has also represented South Africa in a pair of U19 World Cups.

Meso and all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase, who rejoined the team in May, are the two players who are scheduled to participate in their first Women’s World Cup.

Top-order batter Anneke Bosch and all-rounders Nadine de Klerk and Annerie Dercksen will also be making their debut in the Women’s ODI World Cup, though they previously played in the T20 World Cup.

The South Africa squad will be led by experienced top-order batter Laura Wolvaardt and features seasoned players like Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, and Ayabonga Khaka, all instrumental in the team’s semi-final qualification in the last edition.

Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi confirmed that former captain Dane van Niekerk was not selected, despite ending her retirement announced in 2023 after she did not meet CSA’s fitness standards, preventing her participation in the home ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Before the World Cup, the Proteas will tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series from September 16 to 22, following their training camp’s conclusion.

The squad will then head to India for the World Cup, commencing their campaign against former champions England on October 3.

South Africa Squad for Women’s ODI World Cup:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), 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, Chloe Tryon

Travelling reserve: Miane Smit