Proteas Women get youth injection ahead of Tri-Series

Three youth internationals have earned their maiden Proteas Women ODI call-ups for the Tri-Series against hosts Sri Lanka and India.

The series takes place from April 27 to May 11, with all matches being held at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

SA U19 stars Karabo Meso and Seshnie Naidu, who featured in this year’s U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, will look to add to their T20I caps. They are joined by uncapped all-rounder Miané Smit, who was a travelling reserve at last year’s Women’s T20 World Cup.

“It’s an opportunity for us to give them exposure at this level,” said Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi. “Going forward and for the bigger picture, it’s important that we expose them as much as possible to international cricket.”

The KZN Dolphins’ Nondumiso Shangase also makes her return to the ODI squad for the first time since the Proteas Women’s tour to India in June last year.

Seamer Ayanda Hlubi, wicketkeeper Mieke de Ridder and opening batter Lara Goodall all drop out of the squad, while experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp continues her conditioning block in preparation for future tours and the Women’s ODI World Cup in India.

Proteas Women ODI squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c, Titans), Anneke Bosch (Titans), Tazmin Brits (Lions), Nadine de Klerk (WP), Annerie Dercksen (Badgers), Sinalo Jafta (Lions), Ayabonga Khaka (Lions), Masabata Klaas (Titans), Suné Luus (Titans), *Karabo Meso (Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Dolphins), Seshnie Naidu (Dolphins), Nondumiso Shangase (Dolphins), Miané Smit (Knights), Chloé Tryon (Lions).

Women’s ODI Tri-Series fixtures (all 06:30 SA time):

• April 27, Sunday: Sri Lanka vs India
• April 29, Tuesday: India vs South Africa
• May 2, Friday: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
• May 4, Sunday: Sri Lanka vs India
• May 7, Wednesday: South Africa vs India
• May 9, Friday: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
• May 11, Sunday: Final

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