Cricket South Africa announces the Proteas Women’s contracted squad for 2025-26

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially announced the Proteas Women’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, a defining moment in the team’s build-up to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India. The team will be led by captain and head coach Mandla Mashimbyi an𒅌d features a mix of experience and promising young talent, positioning itself for a potentially historic year.

Key additions and omissions

The standout addition to the team is 23-year-old all-rounder Annerie Dercksen, who has received her first central contract. Dercksen’s star turn in 2024, capped by making her ODI and Test debut, was marked by her receiving the ICC Emerging Women’s Player of the Year award. The addition speaks to CSA’s intention to develop the next generation and recognize outstanding performance.

Conversely, Delmi Tucker and Lara Goodall were excluded from the 15-player squad. Tucker, an all-rounder, and Goodall, a batter, were members of the previous season’s team but failed to make the team this time.

Full list of players in the Proteas Women’s contracted squad

The Proteas Women’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season consists of:

Anneke Bosch, , Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinal𝔉o Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi 💞Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon, Laura Wolvaardt (captain)

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Preparations for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

When the team prepares for the World Cup, their aim will be to ensure consistency and take inspiration from recent wins. Skipper Wolvaardt, who had an excellent 2024 season, is set to lead her team to win the tournament. The Proteas Women are scheduled to play a tri-series with Sri Lanka and India in April-May, which will be a perfect warm-up to 🌼the World Cup.

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