Pretty Cool That We Get To Play Some Cricket Against Neighbours Zimbabwe, Says Wolvaardt

Wolvaardt Excited for SA Women's Maiden T20I Tour to Zimbabwe

SouthWomen's captain Laura Wolvaardt says touring Zimbabwe for a historic 5-match T20I series is "pretty cool" – the first time her team has faced another African side at senior level.

All five games are queued at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Sept 11, 13, 15, 17 & 19. "It's very special. As long as I've played, we've never faced another African team. Cool to play our neighbours – really excited to head over," she said per CSA.

The squad is a fresh one. Just three players – Annerie Dercksen, Karabo Meso & Kayla Reyneke – carry over from the 2026 ICC Women's T20WC squad in England. Four uncapped youngsters join: Caitlin Wyngaard, Luyanda Nzuza, Nthabiseng Nini & JaeLeigh Filander (who stepped in for injured WK-bat Sinalo Jafta).

Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi says the tour is a key testing ground as SA builds toward the 2029 Women's World Cup. "Opportunity to test skills, give young players a chance, and see where we're heading. Some youngsters putting their hands up – adds a bit of pressure on the usual tour picks."

Wolvaardt's added the new energy: "Awesome to see those youngsters express themselves and play free cricket. Lots of talent in the nets – keen to see how they go."

Source: IANS

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