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The Proteas Women have confirmed their 15-member squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. The biggest talking point from the squad announcement is the return of ace pacer, Shabnim Ismail, who has reversed her retirement to make herself available for the marquee tournament. Ismail brings experience and depth to the Proteas pace attack and remains South Africa's leading wicket-taker in ODIs and T20Is, with […]
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 […]
Proteas Women skipper, Laura Wolvaardt, says she's excited to play the first of three T20 Internationals against Ireland on Friday at Newlands stadium in Cape Town, one of world cricket's most iconic venues. The Proteas Women last played at Newlands in the final of the 2023 T20 World Cup which South Africa lost to Australia. "First time playing here since that World Cup final, two or three years ago. I […]
Proteas Women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has lauded her side resilience and fighting spirit after South Africa reached their first-ever World Cup final. Wolvaardt led from the front with a magnificent 169 off 143 balls, steering the Proteas to 319/7 in their semi-final clash against England. Her innings, featuring 20 fours and four sixes, anchored the team despite losing key wickets in the middle overs. She received strong support from Tazmin […]
