Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday, April 13 announced the Protea Women‘s 15-member squad for the upcoming home T20I series against India. The series, which is scheduled to take place from April 17 till April 27, will see Laura Wolvaardt lead the side as they prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.
The squad, which has seen only a few changes to the one which toured New Zealand earlier this year, has handed a maiden international call-up to Tebogo Macheke. The 25-year-old will take the gloves from injured Karabo Meso. Moreover, the other change sees Eliz-Mari Marx replace Masabata Klaas. Speaking on the squad announcement, their head coach welcomed the two new faces while looking ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
“We are excited to welcome Eliz-Mari and Tebogo to the group, and we are looking forward to seeing how they contribute to the team as we continue the journey towards the T20 World Cup. As a team, we are always looking to evolve, and the introduction of new voices brings fresh perspective and renewed energy to the group,” head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said.
South Africa Women’s T20I squad against India:
Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon.
India Women tour of South Africa 2026: Fixtures, Date, Timing, Venue & More
| Date | Day | Match Details | Timing (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Friday | 1st T20I | 9:30 pm | Kingsmead, Durban |
| April 19, 2026 | Sunday | 2nd T20I | 5:30 pm | Kingsmead, Durban |
| April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | 3rd T20I | 9:30 pm | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | 4th T20I | 9:30 pm | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | 5th T20I | 5:30 pm | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
