Proteas Women squad to face India revealed

Titans wicketkeeper-batter, Tebogo Macheke, has earned her maiden call-up to the Proteas Women squad for their five-match T20 International series against India on home soil from 17 to 27 April.

The 15-player squad will be led by captain, Laura Wolvaardt, in what will be their final official assignment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England in June.

Macheke replaces Karabo Meso who has been ruled out with a wrist injury. Titans bowling all-rounder Eliz-Mari Marx has also been recalled to the squad, replacing veteran seamer Masabata Klaas, in the only two changes to the side that toured New Zealand.

Experienced all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp, remains unavailable for selection as she continues her recovery from illness.

Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi says the team is eager to build on recent progress.

“It is a quick turnaround, for sure, but a T20I series against India at home will always be special,” he said. “The group remains largely the same for this tour. While we have learnt a lot about ourselves as a team on the recent trip to New Zealand, we are also very excited to get back on the field and express our eagerness to grow and improve with every game and training session.”

“We are excited to welcome Eliz-Mari and Tebogo to the group, and we are looking forward to seeing how they contribute to the team as we continue the journey towards the T20 World Cup,” he added.

Proteas Women’s T20I Squad against India:
Laura Wolvaardt (captain,), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, *Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloé Tryon.
*Uncapped

Fixtures – Proteas Women’s Inbound T20I Series against India:

1st T20I – Friday, 17 April at 18:00
South Africa vs India – Kingsmead, Durban
2nd T20I – Sunday, 19 April at 14:00
South Africa vs India – Kingsmead, Durban
3rd T20I – Wednesday, 22 April at 18:00
South Africa vs India – Wanderers, Johannesburg
4th T20I – Saturday, 25 April at 18:00
South Africa vs India – Wanderers, Johannesburg
5th T20I – Monday, 27 April at 14:00
South Africa vs India – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari