Cricket South Africa has named a 15-player South Africa under-19 Women’s squad for the side’s maiden Youth T20 International tour to Pakistan, scheduled from 14 to 24 July, confirming the group in Johannesburg on Monday, 22 June 2026.
The squad will again be captained by Easterns all-rounder Mieke van Voorst. The group features six players who represented the SA U19 Women at the Patricia Kambarami Cup in Nigeria earlier this year, where the team won a bronze medal.
They are Daneli Boschoff (Boland), Jae-Leigh Filander and Miya Lalor (both Western Province), Ziya Mohanlall (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal), Ashleigh van Wyk (Easterns) and Chanel Venter (Titans).
The tour comprises five Youth T20 International matches, to be played on 14, 17, 19, 22 and 24 July. All fixtures will be staged as day-night encounters, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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The historic trip presents the SA U19 Women with a valuable opportunity to further their preparations for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, which will be held in Bangladesh and Nepal in January next year.
“This tour is a significant step in our preparation for the T20 World Cup next year.”
SA U19 Women Head Coach, Dinesha Devnarain
“While our national training camps remain important in developing our skills, game plans and team culture,” said Devnarain, “there is no substitute for the experience gained through competitive international cricket.”
“The opportunity to play a quality opposition in Pakistan and experience subcontinent conditions similar to those we expect in Bangladesh and Nepal will be invaluable for our players. It will help them adapt to different environments, grow in confidence and further their understanding of their roles as we continue building towards the World Cup,” she said.
SA U19 Women Convenor of Selectors AJ Rudman commented: “We are pleased with the balance and depth of this squad, which combines a strong core of players from our recent camps and tours with individuals who have impressed at provincial level.
“As we continue building towards the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, this tour provides an excellent opportunity to expose the players to international cricket, different conditions and high-pressure situations. It will allow us to further assess combinations, role clarity and adaptability within the group.”
The Pakistan Youth T20I Series at the National Stadium, Karachi, from 14 July to 24 July 2026
Tue, 14 July: Pakistan U19 v SA U19 Women
Fri, 17 July: Pakistan U19 v SA U19 Women
Sun, 19 July: Pakistan U19 v SA U19 Women
Wed, 22 July: Pakistan U19 v SA U19 Women
Fri, 24 July: Pakistan U19 v SA U19 Women
The South Africa Under-19 Women’s Squad for the Maiden Youth T20 International Tour to Pakistan from 14 to 24 July 2026
Mieke van Voorst (captain, Easterns)
Chris-Mari Bezuidenhout (Mpumalanga)
Daneli Boschoff (Boland)
Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province)
Reabetswe Dithupe (North West)
Miya Lalor (Western Province)
Respect Mabasa (Limpopo)
Ziya Mohanlall (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal)
Makwana Moriri (Central Gauteng Lions)
Lungile Ngcobo (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal)
Melissa van der Merwe (Boland)
Deidre van Rensburg (North West)
Ashleigh van Wyk (Easterns)
Chanel Venter (Titans)
Nobubelebesisa Zwane (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal)
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: SA U19 Women captain Mieke van Voorst will lead a 15-player squad on the side’s maiden Youth T20 International tour to Pakistan, where five day-night matches will be staged at the National Stadium in Karachi from 14 to 24 July 2026. File Photo: Cricket South Africa
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