TSHWANE: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the third phase of the SA U19 Women’s national training programme, with 39 of the country’s most promising youngsters invited to the high-performance camp from 16 – 19 July at the CSA Centre of Excellence in Tshwane.
In preparation for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, this camp marks a shift from broader talent identification to targeted development. Following successful instalments earlier this year, the group has now been narrowed down to 39 players, based on performance and growth potential.
The squad includes Proteas Women-capped wicketkeeper batter Karabo Meso, alongside Ashleigh van Wyk, Mieke van Voorst, and Diedre van Rensburg. Also among the group are Chanel Venter and Jae-Leigh Filander, all of whom were part of the SA U19 Women’s side that reached the final of the World Cup in Malaysia in January.
Reflecting on the selection process, player development, and goals for the upcoming camp, SA U19 Women’s head coach Dinesha Devnarain commented:
“We looked for raw talent, whether that’s from a Strength and Conditioning point of view, whether they are really quick, or they have great attributes of a spinner. Players who are looking to take the game forward but can also strike, rotate, and have good technique. We went along those lines to see how we can add value to this pipeline.
“After we held the first two camps, the Talent Acceleration Programme (TAP) leads got into serious work with regards to the skills we’ve identified, which will be crucial for the subcontinent. From all aspects, batting, bowling, fielding, and also from a mental point of view.”
“In the SA U19 Women, we have a culture document that we strive ourselves on, maintaining those types of standards. I’m hoping we get a chance during these four days to present that document so the players are well aware of what’s expected at the South African Under-19 level.”
“Hopefully, what we see after this camp is the team taking shape into what the balance of the squad will look like heading into the World Cup,” the coach concluded.
SA U19 Women Camp Squad – 16 – 19 July 2025
Ashley Barnard (Mpumalanga), Chris-Mari Bezuidenhout (Mpumalanga), Daneli Boshoff (Boland), Jezé Campher (SWD), Jessica Candler (KZN Inland), Nakeeta Collins (Western Province), Reabetswe Dithipe (North West), Abigail Ellis (Titans), Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province), Tiche Frans (SWD), Bruzaan Goosen (Easterns), Jessica Joshua (North West), Kirsten Kaltwasser (KZN Inland), Miya Lalor (Western Province), Zita Logenstein (Western Province), Nosiphiwe Mashele (Central Gauteng Lions), Siphokuhle Masilela (Easterns), Karabo Meso (Central Gauteng Lions), Mankwana Moriri (Central Gauteng Lions), Boitumelo Motsabi (Free State), Taymin Muggels (Boland), Thando Nelane (Free State), Rethabile Nthoba (Free State), Lebohang Rakoeane (Free State), Ane Saunderson (North West), Gabriella Sequiera (Titans), Erin Scrooby (Western Province), Ashley Sibanda (Central Gauteng LIons), Shreeya Subbiah (KZN Coastal), Janel Steenkamp (Boland), Melissa van der Merwe (Boland), Imaan Van Schalkwyk (Western Province), Diedre Van Rensburg (North West), Chanel Venter (Titans), Mieke Van Voorst (Easterns), Ashleigh Van Wyk (Easterns), Cayleigh Wanckel (Border), Nadine Wells (Easterns), and Zaurah Titus (Western Province).
Source: cricket.co.za
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