The SA U19 Women’s World Cup Squad were capped at a special ceremony themed ‘Capping Future Stars of the Game’ held during day three of the Proteas Men’s Test match against Pakistan at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday. All Photos: Cricket South Africa

The South Africa U19 Women’s World Cup Squad were officially capped at a special ceremony at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday 5 January 2025.

The event, themed ‘Capping Future Stars of the Game,’ was held during day three of the Proteas Men’s Test match against Pakistan, marking the Junior Proteas’ final preparations for the second edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.

The tournament, set to take place in Malaysia from 18 January to 2 February 2025, will see South Africa making its second appearance on the global stage. Drawn in Group C, the SA U19 Women will face Samoa, New Zealand, and fellow African side Nigeria in the group stages.

Head Coach Dinesha Devnarain, who continues to lead the team with passion, praised the players’ readiness for the challenge:

“We’ve worked hard over the last 18 months to ensure that we take the best 15 players to the World Cup. I’m particularly pleased with the eight returning players who have put in the hard yards and earned their place again. This is a unique group of players, some of whom have already been exposed to senior cricket, which will be crucial in bringing experience to the team.

“The level of cricket in the Women’s Pro Series has also helped elevate our players to a higher standard, and that experience is vital. We always emphasise transferring learnings from domestic cricket or past World Cups to the younger players who haven’t had that exposure.

“We are focused on the task ahead and confident that the team will do South Africa proud,” said Devnarain.

The team will remain in the Cape Winelands until 10 January, based at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport, where they will play in three T20 practice matches against the USA U19 Women on 6, 7 and 8 January, 2025. 

These games are a critical part of the team’s preparation, along with official World Cup warm-up matches against Ireland on 13 January 2025 and India on 15 January 2025.

As the SA U19 Women’s team prepares to compete on the world stage, CSA calls on all South Africans to rally behind these future stars.

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 World Cup Squad were capped at a special ceremony themed ‘Capping Future Stars of the Game’ held during day three of the Proteas Men’s Test match against Pakistan at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday. All Photos: Cricket South Africa

Photo 2 Caption: Accomplished SA U19 Cricket captain Kayla Reyneke smiles with CSA Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe.

Photo 3 Caption: The SA U19 Women’s World Cup Squad includes five non-travelling reserves, and a management team of 11 to support their best.

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