Table of Contents
South Africa women are ready for a historic tour of Zimbabwe, with the two teams set to play their first-ever T20I series against each other. On Wednesday, August 19, Cricket South Africa announced the squad for the historic T20I series in Zimbabwe.
The upcoming series is really a big moment for Zimbabwe as South Africa is visiting the African country for the first time for the T20I series. The five T20I matches are scheduled for September 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19, with Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo staging all the matches of the historic series. Amid this, PV Sindhu calls Virat Kohli her brother.
Laura Wolvaardt to lead strong South Africa side in Zimbabwe series
Captain Laura Wolvaardt will be available to lead the South Africa women’s national cricket team in the upcoming five-match T20I series against the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team next month.
However, the squad has several fresh faces, with three players receiving their maiden call-up. One of the biggest names among the uncapped stars is Caitlin Wyngaard. The 21-year-old fast bowler impressed everyone with her stunning performances for the South Africa Emerging Women during their recent series against Bangladesh Emerging.
Nthabiseng Nini has also been rewarded for her strong performances, while off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza has earned her first call-up after making an impact for the Emerging team. The three young players are now in the line to make their South Africa debut in Zimbabwe.
Several players return after missing the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The CSA selectors have also named several experienced players, who missed the recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, to the squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour.
Faye Tunnicliffe, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Eliz-Mari Marx, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, and Miané Smit are all back in the South Africa women's squad. Their return provides South Africa more depth and experience for the upcoming five-match T20I series.
Sinalo Jafta and Karabo Meso have been added as the wicketkeeper-batters, while Kayla Reyneke and Annerie Dercksen are set to contribute with both bat and ball on the historic tour.
View this post on Instagram
Mandla Mashimbyi excited to see how emerging stars fare in Zimbabwe
Meanwhile, the South Africa women will hold a training camp at Irene Cricket Club from September 2 to 6 before traveling to Zimbabwe on September 7 for the upcoming T20I series.
Proteas coach Mandla Mashimbyi said that many senior players are busy playing franchise cricket around the world, so the team decided to give young and talented players a chance. He is now excited to see them play at the international level.
Mandla Mashimbyi said in an official statement: “With a number of players away representing South Africa in franchise leagues across the world, we saw it fitting to select a young and ambitious squad and provide international opportunities to notable performers within the pipeline and pathway structure to the Proteas.
Nini, Nzuza, and Wyngaard are youngsters whose development we’ve kept a close eye on over the last 12-18 months, and I can’t wait to see what they will bring to the international stage.” Earlier, Manav Suthar achieves rare feat that Garry Sobers, Jasprit Bumrah never managed.
South Africa’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe tour:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Kayla Reyneke, Nthabiseng Nini, Faye Tunnicliffe, Caitlin Wyngaard, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit.
