Wicket-keeper earns maiden Proteas call ahead of T20WC 2026

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South Africa have named a 15-player squad for the five-match T20I series at home against India, in what will be their final official assignment before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Squad:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon

Wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke has received her maiden international call-up, replacing the injured Karabo Meso, while all-rounder Eliz-Mari Marx returns to the T20I setup in place of seamer Masabata Klaas.

Top-order batter Anneke Bosch retains her place after stepping in for Dane van Niekerk, who had suffered an injury during the New Zealand series.

Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp remains unavailable as she continues her recovery from illness.

Ayabonga Khaka will continue to lead the pace department after scalping eight wickets against New Zealand.

Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, and Nonkululeko Mlaba will be at the core of the Proteas setup in the shortest format.

Another crucial change was in the coaching staff for the Proteas.

As a part of planned transition in the national setup, South Africa see departure of batting coach Baakier Abrahams, fielding coach Bongani Ndaba, and Strength and Conditioning coach Zane Webster following the imminent conclusion of their current contracts.

In their place, strength and conditioning coach Tumi Masekela, batting coach Andrew Puttick and fielding coach Mduduzi Mbhatha bring their experience to the squad. Their appointment will run through to the end of the T20 World Cup before permanent replacements are confirmed.

Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi highlighted the importance of continuity and growth heading into a crucial phase of preparation for the T20 World Cup in England & Wales, where the Proteas will look to go one up after finishing runners-up in the previous edition.

“It is a quick turnaround, for sure, but a T20I series against India at home will always be special.

“The 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.

“As a team, we are always looking to evolve, and the introduction of new voices brings fresh perspective and renewed energy to the group. This next phase gives us an opportunity to challenge ourselves further as we continue our preparations towards the World Cup.”

Fixtures:

1st T20I - Kingsmead, Durban

2nd T20I - Kingsmead, Durban

3rd T20I - Wanderers, Johannesburg

4th T20I - Wanderers, Johannesburg

5th T20I - Willowmoore Park, Benoni