South Africa Women Announces White-Ball Squad vs Pakistan

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the women’s white-ball squads for the upcoming home series against Pakistan, which will include three T20 Internationals followed by three One-Day Internationals.

The T20I series will be played from February 10 to 16 and will serve as an important preparation phase for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for June and July.

Twenty-year-old batting all-rounder Kayla Reyneke earned her maiden senior international call-up after being named in the T20I squad. Reyneke, a former South Africa Under-19 captain, has been recognized for her consistent performances and recent growth.

Cricket South Africa convenor of selectors Clinton du Preez described Reyneke as a “talent to watch” and said her selection reflects her steady development.

“Kayla Reyneke has always been a talent to watch,” du Preez said in a CSA statement. “She has recently shown clear growth in both her skill set and maturity in her game. This selection is a nod to her consistent progress and allows her to showcase what she can do at an international level.”

Following the T20I series, South Africa and Pakistan will contest a three-match ODI series, scheduled to be played in Bloemfontein, Centurion, and Durban on February 22, 25, and March 1 respectively.

The ODI squad includes four changes from the T20I group. Lara Goodall, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nondumiso Shangase, and Tumi Sekhukhune have been named for the ODI series, replacing Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Kayla Reyneke, and Dane van Niekerk.

The ODI series will mark the start of South Africa’s Women’s Championship cycle.

South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said he was satisfied with the squads selected and believes the Pakistan series will be valuable as the team prepares for a demanding schedule ahead.

South Africa Women Squads

T20I

Laura Wolvaardt (c) Tazmin Brits Nadine de Klerk Annerie Dercksen Ayanda Hlubi Sinalo Jafta (wk) Marizanne Kapp Ayabonga Khaka Masabata Klaas Sune Luus Karabo Meso (wk) Nonkululeko Mlaba Kayla Reyneke Chloe Tryon Dane van Niekerk

ODI

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