The Proteas Women were celebrated in a capping and send-off ceremony on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 taking place in India and Sri Lanka, at the Protea Hotel Wanderers by Marriott, in Illovo, Johannesburg on Wednesday, 10 September, 2025.
The event, hosted by Cricket South Africa, in partnership with Suzuki Auto South Africa, took place in Johannesburg in front of staff, media, and well-wishers, and the 16-player squad and management staff proudly received their iconic green and gold blazers, along with a commemorative gift, as they prepared to represent the nation on the global stage.
Among the attendees were CSA President, Mr Rihan Richards, and Suzuki Auto SA General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Henno Havenga, along with staff and members of the media, who joined in wishing the team well in true South African spirit.
Before travelling to India for the World Cup, the Proteas Women will first face Pakistan in a three-match One-Day International series in Lahore from 16 to 22 September, ahead of the World Cup itself, which runs from 30 September to 2 November.
As an addition to the support team, World Sports Betting Western Province head coach and former Proteas Women batter, Claire Terblanche, has been added to the management staff as Assistant Coach for both the Pakistan tour and the World Cup.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said: “The Proteas Women embody the unbreakable spirit of South Africa.”
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“They inspire not only through their performances on the field but also through the unity, resilience, and pride with which they represent our country.
“As they embark on this World Cup journey, they carry with them the hopes of millions of South Africans. We wish Laura and the team the very best. Go and make history, knowing your nation stands firmly behind you.
“We are also deeply grateful to Suzuki Auto South Africa for their unwavering support, which has played a vital role in helping this team grow and thrive on the global stage.”
Proteas Women captain, Laura Wolvaardt, expressed her gratitude: “It is an incredible honour to lead this team into a World Cup.”
“Today’s ceremony reminds us that we are part of something far greater than ourselves – we represent every South African who believes in us,” said Wolvaardt.
“On behalf of the squad, I want to thank CSA, our partners, and most importantly, our fans, who are always with us no matter where we play. We are determined to give our all and make the country proud.”
Proteas Women Squad – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 & Pakistan Tour
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans)
Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans)
Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions)
Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions)
Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions)
Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans)
Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans)
Karabo Meso (DP World Lions)
Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions)
Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
Travelling Reserve
Miané Smit (Fidelity Titans)
Management
Mandla Mashimbyi (Head Coach)
Sedibu Mohlaba (Team Manager)
Baakier Abrahams (Batting Coach)
Dillon du Preez (Bowling Coach)
Bongani Ndaba (Fielding Coach)
Zane Webster (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Abram Ramoadi (Performance Analyst)
Neline Hoffman-Kellerman (Physiotherapist)
Dr Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (Team Doctor)
Happiness Mesi (Logistics and Massage Therapist)
Lita Gqirana (Media Manager)
Zahid Shaik (Close Protection Officer)
Fixtures for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, in India and Sri Lanka
Tue, 30 Sept: India vs Sri Lanka, Guwahati
Wed, 1 Oct: Australia vs New Zealand, Indore
Thu, 2 Oct: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Colombo
Fri, 3 Oct: England vs South Africa, Guwahati
Sat, 4 Oct: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sun, 5 Oct: India vs Pakistan, Colombo
Mon, 6 Oct: New Zealand vs South Africa, Indore
Tue, 7 Oct: England vs Bangladesh, Guwahati
Wed, 8 Oct: Australia vs Pakistan, Colombo
Thu, 9 Oct: India vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam
Fri, 10 Oct: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Guwahati
Sat, 11 Oct: England vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sun, 12 Oct: India vs Australia, Visakhapatnam
Mon, 13 Oct: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam
Tue, 14 Oct: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Wed, 15 Oct: England vs Pakistan, Colombo
Thu, 16 Oct: Australia vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam
Fri, 17 Oct: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sat, 18 Oct: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Colombo
Sun, 19 Oct: India vs England, Indore
Mon, 20 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai
Tue, 21 Oct: South Africa vs Pakistan, Colombo
Wed, 22 Oct: Australia vs England, Indore
Thu, 23 Oct: India vs New Zealand, Navi Mumbai
Fri, 24 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Colombo
Sat, 25 Oct: Australia vs South Africa, Indore
Sun, 26 Oct: England vs New Zealand, Visakhapatnam (14h30 CAT)
Sun, 26 Oct: India vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai
Wed, 29 Oct: Semifinal 1, Guwahati/Colombo
Thu, 30 Oct: Semifinal 2, Navi Mumbai
Sunday, 2 November, 2025: FINAL, Navi Mumbai
– (All Matches start at 18h30 CAT unless specified otherwise)
Original Copy: SA Cricket, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Proteas Women were celebrated in a capping and send-off ceremony on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 taking place in India and Sri Lanka, at the Protea Hotel Wanderers by Marriott, in Illovo, Johannesburg on Wednesday, 10 September, 2025. All Photos: Pierre van Vuuren / Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: The 16-player squad and management staff proudly received their iconic 2025 World Cup edition green and gold blazers.
Photo 3 Caption: The event, hosted by Cricket SA, in partnership with Suzuki Auto SA, took place in Johannesburg in front of staff, media, and well-wishers.
Photo 4 Caption: Captain Laura Wolvaardt: “On behalf of the squad, I want to thank CSA, our partners, and most importantly, our fans. We are determined to give our all and make the country proud.”
