JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the Proteas Women’s squad for their historic one-off Test against England, scheduled to take place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from 15 – 18 December.
The 15-player squad features one change from the group currently competing in the ICC Women’s Championship One-Day International series. Tumi Sekhukhune of the DP World Lions comes in to replace Ayabonga Khaka, who is not part of the longer-format setup.
The squad also welcomes back the Test-capped trio of Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, and Chloé Tryon, who were not part of the team for the previous Test against India earlier this year.
The Proteas Women will face England in what will be the eighth four-day encounter between the two sides – marking South Africa’s first home Test since March 2002. England have won two of the previous seven matches, while the remaining five, including the most recent clash in June 2022 in Taunton, ended in draws.
Proteas Women head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi commented:
“I’m excited. It will go a long way for the ladies in terms of them understanding their game and what’s needed in the longer version of the game. Getting an opportunity to play red-ball is good for our cricket and I’m looking forward to what they can bring.
“The measurables are quite simple for me, it’s how much time you are willing to spend in the crease as a batter and how patient you are willing to be as a bowler. So it’s all those things that we’re going to speak about and if we can see it coming to fruition during the game, that will give us a big plus,”
Proteas Women Convenor of Selectors, Clinton du Preez said:
“We are thrilled to have another Test match opportunity following the white-ball series. Maintaining an experienced core is essential to ensure we remain competitive and aim for a positive outcome.
“We reviewed the previous Test squad and made adjustments to bring balance to the team. Lara adds versatility to the batting line-up as a left-hander, Hlubi provides variation as an impact seam bowler, and Tumi has been consistent in her past performances, offering control to the bowling attack alongside our other bowlers.”
Proteas Women Test Squad – Inbound Tour against England (2024/25)
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Mieke de Ridder* (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Lara Goodall (World Sports Betting Western Province), Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions), Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
*Uncapped
Audio featuring Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi may be downloaded here.
Fixtures — Proteas Women’s Inbound Tour against England (24 November – 15 December)
Only Test
Sunday, 15 – Wednesday, 18 December at 10h00 – Only Test: South Africa vs England – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Source: cricket.co.za
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