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Marizanne Kapp Ruled Out of Pakistan ODIs, Fay Cowling Gets Maiden Call

Veteran South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been ruled out of the upcoming women's ODI series against Pakistan due to illness, with the medical team opting for precautionary rest. In her place, bowling all-rounder Fay Cowling has received her first senior national team call-up after impressing selectors at a recent training camp. The three-match ODI series, beginning February 22, is a crucial part of the ICC Women's Championship cycle for 2029 World Cup qualification. Kapp, a stalwart with 162 ODI caps, was instrumental in South Africa's recent run to the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final.

Key Points: Kapp Out of SA-Pakistan ODIs, Cowling Named Replacement

  • Kapp ruled out due to illness
  • Fay Cowling gets maiden national call-up
  • Series part of ICC Women's Championship
  • ODI series begins Feb 22 in Bloemfontein
  • Kapp has 162 ODI caps since 2009 debut
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Kapp ruled out of SA vs Pakistan ODIs series, Cowling named replacement

Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp ruled out of women's ODI series vs Pakistan due to illness. Fay Cowling earns first national call-up as replacement.

Kapp ruled out of SA vs Pakistan ODIs series, Cowling named replacement
"Following further medical assessments, the Proteas Women's medical team has opted to rest her as a precaution - Cricket South Africa"

Bloemfontein, Feb 19

Veteran South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been ruled out of the upcoming women's ODI series against Pakistan due to illness, said Cricket South Africa on Thursday.

Marizanne, 36, experienced discomfort shortly after completing her spell during the first innings of the third T20I against Pakistan at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday. "Following further medical assessments, the Proteas Women's medical team has opted to rest her as a precaution," added the CSA.

In her place, DP World Lions bowling all-rounder Fay Cowling has received her first national call-up. Fay, a former South Africa under-19 player, impressed selectors during last month's national training camp in Tshwane. She was a part of the side that became runners-up in the 2025 Women's U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia.

Marizanne, who has 162 ODI caps to her name since debuting in the format in 2009, had played two T20Is against Pakistan and returned with figures of 1-25 and 0-11 respectively. The seam-bowling all-rounder was instrumental in the Proteas' recent successes at the international level, including being runners-up in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

The ODI series against Pakistan is a part of the ICC Women's Championship cycle, which determines qualification for the 2029 Women's World Cup. The ODI series opener will be played on February 22 at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein and is followed by the second game to be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on February 25. The series concludes on March 1 at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

South Africa women's ODI squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Fay Cowling, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloé Tryon, and Faye Tunnicliffe

- IANS

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Priya S
It's always sad to see a senior player ruled out, but health comes first. Good to see CSA being cautious. Exciting to see a new face get a chance. The U19 World Cup runner-up pedigree is promising!
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Rohit P
As an Indian cricket fan, I remember Kapp's performances in the last World Cup here. She's a warrior. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Pakistan will see this as an opportunity, for sure.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while it's great to promote youth, dropping a key player right before an important series shows a lack of squad depth planning. Hope the new player can handle the pressure.
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Nikhil C
The women's game is growing so fast! 162 ODI caps is an incredible achievement. Get well soon, Marizanne! Let's see what this Cowling can do. The future looks bright for SA women's cricket.
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Kavya N
Health is wealth, yaar. Better to rest her now than risk a longer injury. All the best to the team. Hope they put up a good show for the home crowd! 🏏

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