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The 15-player squad will be led by captain Laura Wolvaardt in their final official assignment ahead of the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 in England in June.<\/p>\n
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Fidelity Titans wicketkeeper batter Tebogo Macheke receives her maiden national call-up after a wrist injury ruled Karabo Meso out of the tour, with Titans bowling all-rounder Eliz-Mari Marx also being recalled to the T20I squad, replacing seamer Masabata Klaas, in the only two changes to the side that toured New Zealand.<\/p>\n
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Top-order batter Anneke Bosch retains her place for the visit of India after replacing Dan\u00e9 van Niekerk during the T20I series against the White Ferns due to a calf injury. Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp remains unavailable for selection as she continues her rehabilitation from illness.<\/p>\n
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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has also confirmed changes to the Proteas Women coaching staff ahead of the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.<\/p>\n
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The adjustments follow the imminent conclusion of the current contracts of batting coach Baakier Abrahams, fielding coach Bongani Ndaba, and Strength and Conditioning coach Zane Webster, which will not be extended beyond the 2025\/26 season as part of a planned transition within the national setup.<\/p>\n
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The trio departs after playing a significant role in a successful period in Proteas Women\u2019s history, contributing to back-to-back ICC Women\u2019s World Cup final appearances in 2024 and 2025, with Webster also part of the team\u2019s maiden T20 World Cup final appearance in 2023 on home soil.<\/p>\n
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Stepping into the roles and bringing their specialised experience will be strength and conditioning coach Tumi Masekela, with former World Sports Betting Western Province batter Andrew Puttick (Batting Coach) and former Northern Cape Heat head coach Mduduzi Mbhatha (Fielding Coach) joining the squad through to the end of the World Cup before permanent replacements are confirmed.<\/p>\n
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Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi commented: \u201cIt is a quick turnaround, for sure, but a T20I series against India at home will always be special.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs a team, we are always looking to evolve, and the introduction of new voices brings fresh perspective and renewed energy to the group. We are grateful to Baakier, Bongani and Zane for the strong foundation they have helped build, and this next phase gives us an opportunity to challenge ourselves further as we continue our preparations towards the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Proteas Women Convenor of Selectors, Clinton du Preez, said: \u201cWith the T20 World Cup around the corner, the team enters a crucial phase in their preparations for the global tournament.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaintaining a core group of players at this stage is essential, allowing Coach Mandla and the team the opportunity to further enhance cohesion across disciplines, test combinations and continue to develop a strategy for a successful World Cup.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe inclusion of Eliz-Mari Marx is an adjustment to the balance of the squad in line with our needs, aimed at providing different solutions to what the opposition may pose. Tebogo Macheke has shown consistency and ability at domestic and Emerging level over the years and has earned this opportunity to stake her claim in the national setup.<\/p>\n
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CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe, added: \u201cWe thank Baakier, Bongani and Zane for their valuable contributions to the national setup, which have played an important role in the team\u2019s recent success.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe are equally pleased to welcome Tumi, Andrew and Mduduzi, as we continue to strengthen the environment with fresh thinking in pursuit of sustained success.<\/p>\n
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Proteas Women\u2019s T20I Squad against India:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nLaura Wolvaardt (captain, Fidelity Titans), Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Garden Route Badgers), Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Sun\u00e9 Luus (Fidelity Titans), *Tebogo Macheke (Fidelity Titans), Eliz-Mari Marx (Fidelity Titans), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kayla Reyneke (World Sports Betting Western Province), Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions) and Chlo\u00e9 Tryon (DP World Lions).<\/p>\n
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*Uncapped<\/p>\n
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Fixtures – Proteas Women\u2019s Inbound T20I Series against India:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
1st T20I – Friday, 17 April at 18:00<\/strong><\/p>\nSouth Africa vs India – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban<\/p>\n
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2nd T20I – Sunday, 19 April at 14:00<\/strong><\/p>\nSouth Africa vs India – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban<\/p>\n
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3rd T20I – Wednesday, 22 April at 18:00<\/strong><\/p>\nSouth Africa vs India – DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg<\/p>\n
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4th T20I – Saturday, 25 April at 18:00<\/strong><\/p>\nSouth Africa vs India – DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg<\/p>\n
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5th T20I – Monday, 27 April at 14:00<\/strong><\/p>\nSouth Africa vs India – Willowmoore Park, Benoni<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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