South Africa has announced its 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2025. This year, India is hosting the ICC Women's World Cup, and the tournament will commence on September 30th.
Sports News: South Africa has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025. This year's tournament will be held in India from September 30th to November 2nd, 2025. The opening match will be played between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. All teams have finalized their preparations to showcase top performances in the World Cup, and the South African team includes several experienced players.
South Africa's Team Leadership
The South African team will be seen playing under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt this time. Wolvaardt will strive to lead the team to a b performance in the tournament with her captaincy. The team includes experienced players like Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, and Chloe Tryon, who can play a significant role in guiding the team to the title with their skills and experience.
The balance of the team's batting and bowling is considered crucial this time. The blend of experienced and young players will help the team compete in every situation.
Dane van Niekerk, who returned from retirement, did not find a place in the team
Former South African captain Dane van Niekerk had recently retired from cricket due to her injury. Although she decided to come out of retirement to play in the ODI World Cup, she still did not get a place in this 15-member squad. The team's coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, had earlier made it clear that Dane van Niekerk would only be included in the upcoming series if she met all the necessary criteria for team inclusion. After the squad announcement, it became clear that van Niekerk would not get an opportunity for the World Cup.
South Africa ODI World Cup 2025 Squad
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinale Jaftha, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, and Nondumiso Shangase.
