Cricket South Africa (CSA) has unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming South Africa women’s tour of West Indies 2025, with the experienced Marizanne Kapp making a much-anticipated return. Kapp, who had taken a break for a structured conditioning program, will rejoin the white-ball squad alongside fast bowlers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi.
The white-ball tour includes three ODIs and three T20Is, scheduled to be played in Barbados and other Caribbean venues from June 11 to June 23, 2025.
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Young all-rounder Miane Smit has been rewarded with T20I selection after a strong performance in the recent ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and India. A good boost for depth in this squad. However, spinner Seshnie Naidu and left-handed batter Lara Goodall are not part of this assignment.
South Africa Women’s Fixtures in the West Indies 2025
ODI Series (Barbados):
1st ODI – June 11
2nd ODI – June 14
3rd ODI – June 17
T20I Series:
1st T20I – June 20
2nd T20I – June 21
3rd T20I – June 23
Coach Mandla Mashimbyi on the Squad and Tour Outlook
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi expressed enthusiasm for the tour, highlighting its importance for team development and strategic combinations. “It’s an exciting white-ball tour ahead in the West Indies. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the South Africa women’s team to test their skills further,” he said.
Mashimbyi also shared optimism regarding the returning players: “I’m thrilled to have Marizanne, Sekhukhune, and Ayanda Hlubi back. Their energy and experience can be game-changers.”
Reflecting on the team’s last tour, he added, “The Sri Lanka series was challenging, but we learned a lot. We’ve identified areas to improve, and the team is working hard to be ready for the Caribbean.”
Full Squad for South Africa Women’s West Indies Tour 2025
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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
Tumi Sekhukhune
Nondumiso Shangase
Miane Smit
Chloe Tryon
South Africa Women Ready to Make a Mark in the Caribbean
The South Africa women’s cricket team is excitedly preparing for a competitive white-ball series against the West Indies. The squad has an excellent mixture of old stars and young players, and looks well-balanced and excited to bounce back after a difficult series in Asia.
The team has Marizanne Kapp back, who is extremely important to the team, and has included emerging stars like Miane Smit, signaling a shift in terms of how they will build a strong unit to build towards the future ICC tournaments.
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