South Africa have officially announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, with Laura Wolvaardt appointed as the captain. The tournament is set to take place from October 3 to October 20, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a shift from its original host, Bangladesh, due to security concerns.

Tournament details

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted across two venues in the UAE: the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This edition marks the ninth edition of the tournament, which has seen South Africa as a finalist on previous occasion. The team will be eager to build on its past performances and contend for the title against formidable opponents.

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Group stage and competition format

The tournament will feature ten teams divided into two groups. Each team will play against all others in their group, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. This format promises an exciting and competitive atmosphere as teams vie for a place in the finals.

South Africa squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

The Proteas Women, known for their competitive spirit and talent, will be looking to make a significant impact in the tournament. Their complete squad is as follows:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke De Ridder (wk), Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukune, Chloe Tryon

Travelling Reserve: Miane Smit

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.