The SA Women are ready to kick off their Tri-Series campaign in Sri Lanka when they play India in the opening game at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday April 29.
Captain Laura Wolvaardt upbeat
Speaking ahead of the clash against India, who will be playing their second match of the series after securing a nine-wicket victory against hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday, April 27 Wolvaardt expressed confidence in the Proteas Women’s preparation for the tournament.
We’ve had some good prep. We had some camps during the last couple of months where we did scenario-type stuff to replicate the game time that we didn’t have. Hopefully, we’re able to start tomorrow on the right foot.
It’s been a good few days (in Colombo). We mainly used the time to get used to conditions and the heat, especially. It’s been very hot and humid here, a lot different to what we’re used to at home, where it’s a bit cooler at the moment. The cricket conditions as well, getting used to the ground, and spending some time in the nets has been good, and we are ready to go tomorrow.
History and recent ODI results between the Proteas Women and India favour the latter, with a record of 18 wins in 31 matches. Despite this, South Africa head into the encounter with renewed energy as they build towards the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India later this year under new head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.
Selectors name a strong squad
While experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp continues her conditioning block in preparation for the subsequent tours and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, the squad still boasts some quality players.
Besides Wolvaardt, the team also includes the likes of Tazmin Britz, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayabonga Khaka and Chloé Tryon. The selectors have also included three uncapped youth internationals Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu and Miané Smit.
Hollywoodbets Dolphins’ Nondumiso Shangase also makes her return to the One-Day squad for the first time since the Proteas Women’s tour to India in June last year.
The 50-over contest will get underway at 10h00 local time (06h30 SAST), with the action live on Sri Lanka Cricket’s YouTube page.
Proteas Women Squad – ODI Tri-Series
- Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans)
- Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions)
- Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province)
- Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
- Lara Goodall (World Sports Betting Western Province)
- Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions)
- Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions)
- Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans)
- Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans)
- Karabo Meso (DP World Lions)
- Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- Seshnie Naidu (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
- Miané Smit (Knights)
- Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
Fixtures – ODI Tri-Series
▶️ Tuesday, 29 April – 2nd ODI: India vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
▶️ Friday, 02 May – 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
▶️ Sunday, 04 May – 4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
▶️ Wednesday, 07 May – 5th ODI: South Africa vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
▶️ Friday, 09 May – 6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
▶️ Sunday, 11 May – Final: 1st Place vs 2nd Place (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
