Proteas women cricket
Proteas Women squad announced for tour of Ireland
Cricket South Africa announced the fifteen players selected for the tour on Monday, with Western Province all-rounder Delmi Tucker the only uncapped newcomer in...
The star all-rounder suffered a freak injury in January, but the second-ranked Proteas will still go into their opening match against Bangladesh in Dunedin on Saturday as one of the teams to beat.
Together with Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall got the Proteas over the line for a victory that ensures they wrap up the series with a match to play.
South Africa’s women’s national cricket side have pulled out of a proposed tour of England next month due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, ending hopes they would be able to return to the pitch after series against Australia and West Indies were cancelled.
They have been team mates for the last 11 years, including for the Sydney Sixers in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League, and were instrumental in helping South Africa to the semi-finals at the recent Twenty20 World Cup.
Having lost the T20 series, South Africa would have been looking to bounce back in the 50 over format.
Both teams have played two games, South Africa enjoyed a win against Sri Lanka followed by a loss to the Windies.
The Windies have played one match, so far, and comfortably beat Bangladesh on a challenging pitch where the scoring showcased how hard runs were to come by.
The Proteas face the hosts and defending champions West Indies on Wednesday, a match that sees Tryon capped for the 50th time in T20 International cricket.
South Africa have not had a great build up to the tournament losing to both Pakistan and Australia with the batting in particular performing poorly.
National coach Hilton Moreeng outlines the changes to his squad.
South Africa's Masabata Klaas was the pick of the bowlers returning figures of 2/15 in three overs while Tumi Sekhukhune (1/25) and Marizanne Kapp (1/30) added one each.
Moreeng has clear plans for the warm-up match and outcomes that he wants to observe and review.
South Africa’s next assignment will be on Thursday when they take on New Zealand, with a place in the final still a possibility if the White Ferns lose both games on the day.
Captain Dane van Niekerk believes that they made the right decision with the toss.
The tour will feature a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC International Women’s Championship and a T20 triangular that will include New Zealand.
South Arica won the toss and chose to bowl first with the visitors posting 166/9 in their 50 overs.
Proteas Women's bowlers, led by Ayabonga Khaka and Raisibe Ntozakhe set up a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s ODI at Senwes Park on Sunday.
Kagiso Rabada has been nominated for four awards and Aiden Markram for three awards.