Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has revealed that a new-look playing XI will feature in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland Women, as the squad looks to test depth and prepare for the 2029 Women’s World Cup. Mandla Mashimbyi has revived the Proteas Women with bold calls and a run to a historic World Cup final — but his reluctance to back rising talents Karabo Meso and Annerie Dercksen in a low-pressure home series raises real questions. Proteas women look to be ruthless in third T20I in Benoni and complete series sweep.
Faye Tunnicliffe’s stellar maiden T20I half-century propelled the Proteas Women to a commanding 2-0 series victory over Ireland at Boland Park, as the bowlers showcased their strength, restricting the visitors to 136 runs. Faye Tunnicliffe’s impressive maiden T20I half-century paved the way for the Proteas women to post a formidable 201/5 against Ireland at Boland Park. Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt wins the toss and opts to bat first in the crucial second T20I against Ireland at Boland Park, aiming to secure the series after a dominant victory in the first match.
Laura Wolvaardt showed off all her class with a record-breaking 115 not out that powered the Proteas to a best-ever 220/2, and eventual 105-run victory over a helpless Ireland team in the first T20I at Newlands on Friday. Laura Wolvaardt’s record-equalling 115 not out off 56 balls has powered the Proteas Women to a mammoth 220/2 against Ireland in the first T20I at Newlands. Former Proteas Women’s captain Dane van Niekerk will make her return to international cricket after a four-year absence from the national team in Friday’s first T20I against Ireland at Newlands
