South Africa Women’s Cricket has unveiled a balanced 15-member squad for the Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series, scheduled from April 27 to May 11, 2025, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The tournament serves as a crucial preparatory event ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup later this year.

Full Squad List South Africa Women’s Cricket

  • Laura Wolvaardt (Captain)
  • Tazmin Brits
  • Lara Goodall
  • Nadine de Klerk
  • Annerie Dercksen
  • Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper)
  • Ayabonga Khaka
  • Masabata Klaas
  • Suné Luus
  • Karabo Meso (Wicketkeeper)
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba
  • Seshnie Naidu
  • Nondumiso Shangase
  • Miané Smit
  • Chloe Tryon

Notably, veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been rested for this series to manage her workload ahead of the World Cup. Additionally, Anneke Bosch was initially named in the squad but was later ruled out due to illness, with Lara Goodall stepping in as her replacement.

Key Highlights

  • Leadership: Laura Wolvaardt continues to lead the side, bringing her elegant stroke-play and tactical acumen to the forefront.
  • New Inclusions: The squad sees the introduction of three promising talents: wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso, spinner Seshnie Naidu, and all-rounder Miané Smit. Meso and Naidu, both standout performers in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, are set to make their senior team debuts.
  • Strategic Changes: The inclusion of these young players indicates a strategic move to build depth and versatility in the squad, providing them with valuable international exposure ahead of major tournaments.

Tournament Schedule

The Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series follows a double round-robin format, with each team playing the others twice. The top two teams will advance to the final.

  • April 27: Sri Lanka vs. India
  • April 29: India vs. South Africa
  • May 2: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa
  • May 4: Sri Lanka vs. India
  • May 7: South Africa vs. India
  • May 9: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa
  • May 11: Final

All matches are scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

Where to Watch

Fans in South Africa can catch the live action on SuperSport, while viewers in India can watch the matches on FanCode. In Sri Lanka, the series will be broadcast on Dialog Television and streamed via ThePapare.com.

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