The SA U19 Women concluded their three-match T20 series against USA U19 Women, winning the series 2-1 after a nine-wicket loss in the final match on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.
Their recent victory will set them in good stead as they look to put in some strong performances when the tournament gets underway on 18 January 2025 in Malaysia.
South Africa posted 155/5 in their allotted 20 overs with solid contributions from Diedré van Rensburg (39) and Karabo Meso (37).
They were well supported in the twenties by Diara Ramlakan (25), Fay Cowling (23*) and Jae-Leigh Filander (20*).
USA’s Disha Dhingra made light work of the chase, with an unbeaten century to secure the win for the visitors.
Captain Kayla Reyneke expressed mixed emotions but emphasised the positives.


Reyneke also acknowledged the importance of learning from this series in preparation for the global stage as well as the camaraderie and teamwork that have become hallmarks of the squad.
“We have a number of elements we need to work on going into the World Cup, there’s still improvements to be made and we will take the wins and build on them.”
SA U19 Cricket Captain Kayla Reyneke
“The team has been with each other for a few months, playing together and spending so much time as a team. We celebrate together, and we get along nicely both on and off the field. We are a solid unit,” she continued.
“Our goal is to inspire young girls, and for them to know that they have access to the sport. It sounds so cliché, but it’s so simple. Cricket is a hard sport, but if you love it, you’ll wake up every day wanting to work hard and excel in the game,” said Reyneke.

With their sights firmly set on the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, the SA U19 Women’s team carries the hopes of a nation and sets an inspiring example for the next generation of cricketers.
SA U19 Women Fixtures for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 (All times CAT)
Mon 13 Jan, 08h30: 1st Warm-Up: SA vs Ireland (Selangor Turf Club, Kaula Lumpur)
Wed 15 Jan, 08h30:2nd Warm-Up: India vs SA (YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi)
Sat 18 Jan, 08h30: New Zealand vs South Africa (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Mon 20 Jan, 08h30: South Africa vs Samoa (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Wed 22 Jan, 08h30: South Africa vs Nigeria (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29, January: Super Six Stage
Fri 31 Jan, 04h30: 1st Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Fri 31 Jan, 08h30: 2nd Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Sunday, 2 February, 08h30: Final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
South Africa U19 Women Squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 from 18 January to 2 February, 2025
Kayla Reyneke (Captain) (Western Province)
Jemma Botha (Western Province)
Fay Cowling (Lions)
Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province)
Mona-Lisa Legodi (Titans)
Simoné Lourens (Titans)
Karabo Meso (Lions)
Seshnie Naidu (Dolphins)
Nthabiseng Nini (Dragons)
Luyanda Nzuza (Free State)
Diara Ramlakan (Lions)
Deidré van Rensburg (Dragons)
Mieke van Voorst (Storm)
Ashleigh van Wyk (Storm)
Chanel Venter (Titans)
Non-Travelling Reserves
Lethabo Bidli (Lions)
Keamogetswe Chuene (Lions)
Jenna-Lee Lubbe (Lions)
Jané Verhage (Titans)
Sinelethu Yaso (Western Province)
Team Management
Dinesha Devnarain – Head Coach
Marcia Letsoalo – Team Manager
PJ Jansen – Batting Coach
Angelique Taai – Bowling Coach
Trisha Chetty- Fielding Coach
Adele van Eck – High-Performance Analyst
Dr Dhavina Naidoo – Team Doctor
Esther Bhengu – Physiotherapist
Stacey-Lee Hercules – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Terrence Adonis – Educator
Alungile Nyakambi – Media Specialist
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The SA U19 Women’s cricket side wrapped up a series win over the USA U19 Women in continuing preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and captain Kayla Reyneke is happy with the team’s showing while acknowledging work yet to be done All Photos: Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: South Africa won the 3-match series 2-1 against the visitors USA U19 Womens’ cricket team, after losing the final tie by 9 wickets on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.
Photo 3 Caption: SA play a first warm-up tie against Ireland on Monday 13 January, and their first T20I World Cup match against New Zealand on Saturday, 18 January.