Cricket South Africa (CSA) is delighted to name the Proteas Women squad that will represent our proud nation at the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, taking place from 30 September to 2 November, in India, at the CSA Offices in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 3 September, 2025.
The 15-player squad will be captained by Laura Wolvaardt, and includes the experienced quartet of Chloé Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka and Suné Luus.
The group will also be strengthened by the inclusion of explosive batter Tazmin Brits, along with all-rounders Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, and Nondumiso Shangase.
In the wicketkeeping department, Sinalo Jafta will team up with 17-year-old and domestic cricket teammate Karabo Meso, who is taking part in her first senior World Cup after competing in two ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cups in 2023 and 2025.
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In the bowling ranks, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba leads the spin attack while Masabata Klaas and Tumi Sekhukhune offer varying seam options.
Young all-rounder Miané Smit has been named as the travelling reserve, a role she performed during last year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The Proteas Women will get their tournament underway with a tie against England on 03 October, followed by encounters against New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan before concluding the league phase with a contest against Australia on 25 October.
Ahead of the global showpiece, South Africa will tour Pakistan for three One-Day Internationals on 16, 19 and 22 September in Lahore.
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi commented: “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.”
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.”
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CSA Convenor of Selectors, Clinton du Preez, said: “The make-up of the squad is underpinned by the consistent selection process that was adhered to during the recent ICC 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.
Proteas Women Squad – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 & Pakistan Tour
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans)
Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans)
Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions)
Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions)
Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions)
Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans)
Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans)
Karabo Meso (DP World Lions)
Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions)
Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
Travelling Reserve
Miané Smit (Fidelity Titans)
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)
Dr Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (Team Doctor)
Happiness Mesi (Logistics and Massage Therapist)
Lita Gqirana (Media Manager)
Zahid Shaik (Close Protection Officer)
Fixtures for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, in India and Sri Lanka
Tue, 30 Sept: India vs Sri Lanka, Guwahati
Wed, 1 Oct: Australia vs New Zealand, Indore
Thu, 2 Oct: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Colombo
Fri, 3 Oct: England vs South Africa, Guwahati
Sat, 4 Oct: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sun, 5 Oct: India vs Pakistan, Colombo
Mon, 6 Oct: New Zealand vs South Africa, Indore
Tue, 7 Oct: England vs Bangladesh, Guwahati
Wed, 8 Oct: Australia vs Pakistan, Colombo
Thu, 9 Oct: India vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam
Fri, 10 Oct: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Guwahati
Sat, 11 Oct: England vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sun, 12 Oct: India vs Australia, Visakhapatnam
Mon, 13 Oct: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam
Tue, 14 Oct: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Wed, 15 Oct: England vs Pakistan, Colombo
Thu, 16 Oct: Australia vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam
Fri, 17 Oct: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sat, 18 Oct: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Colombo
Sun, 19 Oct: India vs England, Indore
Mon, 20 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai
Tue, 21 Oct: South Africa vs Pakistan, Colombo
Wed, 22 Oct: Australia vs England, Indore
Thu, 23 Oct: India vs New Zealand, Navi Mumbai
Fri, 24 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Colombo
Sat, 25 Oct: Australia vs South Africa, Indore
Sun, 26 Oct: England vs New Zealand, Visakhapatnam (14h30 CAT)
Sun, 26 Oct: India vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai
Wed, 29 Oct: Semifinal 1, Guwahati/Colombo
Thu, 30 Oct: Semifinal 2, Navi Mumbai
Sunday, 2 November, 2025: FINAL, Navi Mumbai
– (All Matches start at 18h30 CAT unless specified otherwise)
Original Copy: SA Cricket, with editing by gsport
Graphic Caption: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is delighted to name the Proteas Women squad that will represent our proud nation at the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, taking place from 30 September to 2 November, in India, at the CSA Offices in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 3 September, 2025. Graphic: ICC
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