Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the Proteas Women’s squad for their historic one-off Test against England, scheduled to take place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from 15 to 18 December, 2024.
The 15-player squad features one change from the group currently competing in the ICC Women’s Championship One-Day International series. Tumi Sekhukhune of the DP World Lions comes in to replace Ayabonga Khaka, who is not part of the longer-format setup.
The squad also welcomes back the Test-capped trio of Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, and Chloé Tryon, who were not part of the team for the previous Test against India earlier this year.


The Proteas Women will face England in what will be the eighth four-day encounter between the two sides – marking South Africa’s first home Test since March 2002. England have won two of the previous seven matches, while the remaining five, including the most recent clash in June 2022 in Taunton, ended in draws.
Proteas Women head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi commented: “I’m excited!”
“It will go a long way for the ladies in terms of them understanding their game and what’s needed in the longer version of the game. Getting an opportunity to play red-ball is good for our cricket and I’m looking forward to what they can bring.
Proteas Women Head Coach, Mandla Mashimbyi
“The measurables are quite simple for me, it’s how much time you are willing to spend in the crease as a batter and how patient you are willing to be as a bowler . So it’s all those things that we’re going to speak about and if we can see it coming to fruition during the game, that will give us a big plus.”
Proteas Women Convenor of Selectors, Clinton du Preez said: “We are thrilled to have another Test match opportunity, following the white-ball series.”
“Maintaining an experienced core is essential to ensure we remain competitive and aim for a positive outcome. We reviewed the previous Test squad and made adjustments to bring balance to the team.
“Lara adds versatility to the batting line-up as a left-hander, Hlubi provides variation as an impact seam bowler, and Tumi has been consistent in her past performances, offering control to the bowling attack alongside our other bowlers,” said Du Preez.
Proteas Women Test Squad – Inbound Tour against England (2024/25)
Laura Wolvaardt (C)
Anneke Bosch
Tazmin Brits
Nadine de Klerk
Annerie Dercksen
Mieke de Ridder*
Lara Goodall
Ayanda Hlubi
Sinalo Jafta
Marizanne Kapp
Masabata Klaas
Suné Luus
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Tumi Sekhukhune
Chloé Tryon
* Uncapped
Fixtures and Results for the Proteas Women’s Inbound Tour against England from 24 November to 15 December, 2024
T20I Series
Sunday, 24 November: South Africa lost to England by 4 wickets (4 balls rem., Buffalo Park Stadium, East London)
Wednesday, 27 November: South Africa lost to England by 36 runs (Willowmoore Park, Benoni)
Saturday, 30 November: South Africa lost to England by 9 wickets (With 51 balls rem., at SuperSport Park, Centurion)
IWC ODI Series
Wednesday, 4 December: South Africa beat England by 6 wickets (70 balls rem., at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley)
Sunday, 8 December: South Africa lost to England by 6 wickets (156 balls rem., Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban)
Wed, 11 December, 14h00: 3rd IWC ODI: South Africa vs England (JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom)
Only Test
Sunday, 15 December to Wednesday, 18 December, 10h00: Only Test: South Africa vs England (Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein)
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: SA skipper Laura Wolvaardt became the first woman to score a century in each format when South Africa toured India in June this year. Cricket South Africa has announced the Proteas Women’s squad for their historic one-off Test against England, scheduled to take place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from 15 to 18 December, 2024. All Photos: Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: Proteas Women batter Suné Luus enjoyed a Test of a life-time in Chennai, following a first innings 50 with a second-innings century.
Photo 3 Caption: Tumi Sekhukhune was one of South Africa’s breakthrough bowlers in the previous one-off Test against India.