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SA Women Name Squads for Pakistan Series, Focus on T20 World Cup Prep

South Africa Women have announced their T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming home series against Pakistan starting February 10. Captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead a side that sees the maiden T20I call-up of Kayla Reyneke and the return of key players like Marizanne Kapp from the Women's Premier League. The T20I leg is crucial for squad building ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England & Wales. Meanwhile, the ODI series marks the beginning of South Africa's new ICC Women's Championship cycle, which is the qualification pathway for the 2029 World Cup.

Key Points: South Africa Women's Squad for Pakistan Series Announced

  • Laura Wolvaardt continues as captain
  • Kayla Reyneke earns maiden T20I call-up
  • Series marks start of new ODI Championship cycle
  • Key players return from WPL stints
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South Africa Women name white-ball squads for Pakistan series at home

Laura Wolvaardt to captain SA Women in white-ball series vs Pakistan, featuring new call-ups and key returns ahead of T20 World Cup.

"The T20I series against Pakistan will help the Proteas Women build their squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup - Content"

Cape Town, January 29

South Africa Women have named their white-ball squads for the upcoming Pakistan series at home from February 10 to March 1.

No. 1 Women's ODI batter Laura Wolvaardt, who led the Proteas Women to the 2025 World Cup final, will continue to lead the side following impressive centuries against Ireland in the ODI series, prior to which she smashed her second T20I ton against the same opponent.

The three-match T20I series will be held from February 10 to February 16. The T20I series against Pakistan will help the Proteas Women build their squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England & Wales.

Kayla Reyneke received her maiden call-up in the T20I side. The 20-year-old joined experienced all-rounders Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, and Marizanne Kapp, who will return after their Women's Premier League (WPL) stints.

Sinalo Jafta and Karabo Meso are the designated wicketkeeper-batters, with spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba and all-rounder Annerie Dercksen also named in the squad. Tazmin Brits and Ayanda Hlubi return to the fold after missing the Ireland series.

Lara Goodall, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nondumiso Shangase, and Tumi Sekhukhune come into the 50-over squad, replacing Khaka, Klaas, Reyneke, and van Niekerk.

The ODI series will mark the start of South Africa's ICC Women's Championship cycle, which serves as the qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029.

South Africa Women's T20I Squad:

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, *Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon and Dane van Niekerk.

South Africa Women's ODI Squad:

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon and Faye Tunnicliffe.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Laura Wolvaardt is a class act! Her batting is so elegant to watch. Pakistan women's team has improved a lot, so this should be a good contest. The schedule is tight with WPL ending soon for some players. Hope the transition is smooth for Kapp and others.
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Arjun K
Interesting to see the different squads for T20 and ODI. The focus on youth with Kayla Reyneke's call-up is promising. But honestly, as an Indian fan, I'm more excited for the WPL! Still, more women's cricket is always a good thing for the sport globally.
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Sarah B
The article is very factual, but it would be helpful to have some analysis on Pakistan's strengths. Their spinners could be a challenge in South African conditions. Also, starting the new ICC Women's Championship cycle adds real importance to the ODIs.
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Vikram M
Marizanne Kapp is a world-class all-rounder. Her experience from WPL will be invaluable. Hope the broadcast is available in India. We need to support all women's cricket, not just our own team. Best of luck to both sides! 🏏
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, while the squad looks good on paper, the real test will be consistency. They reached the World Cup final but need to build on that. Dropping senior players like van Niekerk from the ODI squad is a big call. Hope it pays off for their 2029 qualification journey.

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