South Africa Women concluded their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up campaign with a 28-run loss to India, but the match was highlighted by an outstanding performance from Ayabonga Khaka.
On 1 October 2024, Khaka delivered a superb spell, taking 5 wickets for 25 runs, marking one of the top individual performances in the warm-ups.
Khaka’s precise bowling tore through India’s middle order, dismissing crucial players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma. Her five-wicket haul helped restrict India to 144/7 in their 20 overs.
Despite Khaka’s efforts, South Africa’s batting faltered in the chase. Laura Wolvaardt’s 38 off 35 balls and Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 28* off 24 balls provided some hope, but South Africa ultimately fell short, ending at 116/6.
In their first warm-up match on 29 September 2024, South Africa also struggled with the bat, managing just 92 runs. New Zealand’s Melie Kerr was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 13 runs before scoring 37 off 37 balls. New Zealand chased down the target with ease, finishing at 95/2 in 14.2 overs to secure an 8-wicket win.
Despite back-to-back defeats, Ayabonga Khaka’s form is a massive positive for South Africa as they prepare for their opening World Cup match against the West Indies on 4 October.
If they can build on Khaka’s exceptional bowling and improve their batting consistency, they will have the chance to make a strong start in the tournament.
Proteas Women Squad – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 (United Arab Emirates)
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)
Mieke de Ridder (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions)
Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions)
Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans)
Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Seshnie Naidu (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions)
Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
Travelling Reserve
Miané Smit* (Recon Tactical Free State)
Management
Dillon du Preez (Interim Head Coach)
Sedibu Mohlaba (Team Manager)
Baakier Abrahams (Batting Coach)
Bongani Ndaba (Fielding Coach)
Paul Adams (Spin Lead)
Abram Ramoadi (Performance Analyst)
Zane Webster (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Neline Hoffman-Kellerman (Physiotherapist)
Dr Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (Team Doctor)
Happiness Mesi (Massage Therapist / Logistics)
Lita Gqirana (Media Specialist)
Zahid Shaik (Close Protection Officer)
Fixtures for the Proteas Women’s Outbound T20I Series against Pakistan 16 – 20 September at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Mon, 16 Sep: 1st T20I – Pakistan lost to South Africa by 10 runs
Wed, 18 Sep: 2nd T20I – Pakistan beat South Africa by 13 runs
Fri, 20 Sep: 3rd T20I – Pakistan lost to South Africa by 8 wickets (with 9 balls rem.)
South Africa’s Warm Up Fixtures at the ICC Academy in Dubai
Sun, 29 Sep 16h00: 1st Warm-up T20I: New Zealand beat South Africa by 8 wickets (with 34 balls rem.)
Tue, 1 Oct 16h00: 2nd Warm-up T20I: India beat South Africa by 28 runs
South Africa Fixtures for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, from 3 – 20 October
Fri, 4 Oct 12h00: 1st T20I: South Africa vs West Indies (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Mon, 7 Oct 16h00: 2nd T20I: England vs South Africa (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
Wed, 9 Oct 12h00: 3rd T20I: South Africa vs Scotland (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Sat, 12 Oct 16h00: 4th T20I: Bangladesh vs South Africa (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Thu, 17 Oct 16h00: Semi-final 1 (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Fri, 18 Oct 16h00: Semi-final 2 (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
Sun, 20 Oct 16h00: Final (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Photo Caption: Cricket South Africa has announced the 15-player squad for the Proteas Women’s T20 International series against Pakistan and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates, in a media briefing on Wednesday, 3 September, 2024. Photo: Cricket South Africa
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