Laura Wolvaardt
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by England and will run from 12 June to 05 July 2026, featuring 12 teams and 33 matches. New Zealand will enter the tournament as defending champions, having beaten South Africa in the final of the 2024 edition in Dubai.
The teams have been divided into two groups of six teams. Group A comprises Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands, while Group B features England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.
Led by Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa Women have named a 15-player squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2025, aiming to navigate a competitive group-stage format spread across 7 venues. With conditions expected to vary significantly, squad flexibility and tactical clarity will be central to their approach.
South Africa Women Squad: Shabnim Ismail, Dane Van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sinalo Jafta, Nadine De Klerk, Tazmin Brits, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Karabo Meso, Kayla Reyneke
