The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka. South Africa Women will start their campaign on October 3 against England in Guwahati. The tournament will follow the 50-over ODI format, where all eight teams play seven league matches before the top four qualify for the semi-finals. With Laura Wolvaardt leading the side, South Africa will look to combine their strong batting lineup and powerful all-rounders to make a deep run in this World Cup.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Tournament Overview
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Dates: 30 September – 2 November 2025
- Format: 50-over ODIs (One Day Internationals)
- Structure: Round-robin league (each team plays 7 matches) → Top 4 advance to semi-finals → Final
- Total Teams: 8 | Matches: 31
- Hosts: Mainly India, with some matches in Sri Lanka
South Africa Women’s Squad: Women’s World Cup 2025
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Laura Wolvaardt (Batter) |
| All-rounders | Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Nondumiso Shangase, Marizanne Kapp (Bowling All-rounder), Sune Luus (Bowling All-rounder), Chloe Tryon (Bowling All-rounder) |
| Wicketkeepers | Sinalo Jafta, Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso |
| Bowlers | Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune |
The team has a good mix of batting depth, spin & pace options, and flexible all-rounders to adapt to different match situations.
South Africa’s Match Schedule (Round-Robin Stage)
| Match # | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oct 3 | vs England | Barsapara, Guwahati | 3:00 PM |
| 6 | Oct 6 | vs New Zealand | Holkar, Indore | 3:00 PM |
| 10 | Oct 9 | vs India | ACA-VDCA, Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| 14 | Oct 13 | vs Bangladesh | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| 17 | Oct 17 | vs Sri Lanka | Colombo (R.Premadasa) | 3:00 PM |
| 25 | Oct 25 | vs Australia | Holkar, Indore | 3:00 PM |
| 22 | Oct 21 | vs Pakistan | R.Premadasa, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
To reach the knockout stage, South Africa must be among top four by the end of the round-robin. Semifinals are scheduled for Oct 29–30, final on Nov 2.
Venues for South Africa’s Matches
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Players to Watch & Team Strengths
- Laura Wolvaardt (Captain): Consistent batter, leads from front. Her starts are vital.
- Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon: Experienced all-rounders who can contribute both with ball & bat—key for balance.
- Tumi Sekhukhune & Nonkululeko Mlaba: Promise in bowling attack—important to get early wickets.
- Wicketkeeper options (Jafta, Brits, Meso): Depth here gives flexibility.
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Challenges & What South Africa Needs to Do
- Strong opening partnerships: Good starts will take pressure off middle order.
- Effective spin and seam combinations: Use both to exploit varying pitch behavior.
- Stay consistent in batting: Avoid collapses; depth in batting must be leveraged.
- Bowling at crucial moments: Death overs and middle overs need tight control.
Broadcast & Streaming
- TV: Star Sports Network (where available)
- Streaming: Platforms like JioCinema / Hotstar in South Asia and other regions with rights
Read more: India Women’s World Cup 2025: Squad
Conclusion
South Africa Women go into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a promising squad of all-rounders, strong batting depth, and versatile bowlers. If they bring consistency—especially early in matches—and adapt well to different conditions, they have a real chance to make the semi-finals. For the fans, this team offers hope and excitement, and many will be watching closely to see South Africa rise to the challenge.
