Durban, Sep 3: As expected, swashbuckling top order batter Laura Wolvaardt has been named South Africa's captain for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. It would be for the first time she would be leading the Proteas at an ICC event.
Cricket South Africa have named the same 15-member squad for a three-match T20I series against Pakistan as a preparation for the main event, from 16 - 20 September.
Among other key members in the squad are - Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Tazmin Brits, Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Nineteen-year-old batting all-rounder Miané Smit has been named as a travelling reserve.
The Proteas have been placed in Group B along with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and West Indies.
South Africa's T20 World Cup campaign begins on the second day of the tournament against the Windies on October 4, with subsequent matches against England (October 7), Scotland (October 9) and Bangladesh (October 12).
South Africa Squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon.
Travelling reserve: Miané Smit.
South Africa were the runners-up in the last edition. Under Wolvaardt 's leadership, they might be keen to win the title this time.
