South Africa Women’s squad faces India without Van Niekerk and Kapp for T20Is.
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The official Proteas Women roster has been confirmed for the upcoming home T20I series against India. This five-match assignment serves as the final competitive preparation before the T20 World Cup begins on June 12, 2026.
Veteran players Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp will miss the series due to health and injury complications.
Van Niekerk is currently rehabilitating a calf injury, while Kapp is recovering from a recent illness. Teenage wicketkeeper Karabo Meso is also unavailable following a wrist injury.
The current selection includes uncapped wicketkeeper Tebogo Macheke, who joins the side as cover for Meso.
Eliz-Mari Marx has been recalled to the team in place of seamer Masabata Klaas. Retained players include Anneke Bosch and allrounder Kayla Reyneke, who holds a T20I strike rate of 168.29.
Proteas Women’s Squad Absences and India T20 Updates
Cricket South Africa has announced interim changes to the national coaching setup. Andrew Puttick has been named the interim batting coach, while Mduduzi Mbatha assumes fielding coach responsibilities.
Tumi Masekela will oversee strength and conditioning through the conclusion of the World Cup.
Support Staff Transition and World Cup Preparation
The five-match series will be contested over 11 days across three different South African locations starting this Friday.
Kingsmead in Durban will host the first two games, followed by two matches at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The series concludes in Benoni on April 27, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp are excluded due to injury and illness.
- Tebogo Macheke receives her first call-up to provide wicketkeeping depth.
- The interim coaching staff will manage the team through the T20 World Cup.
| Question |
| 1. What is the primary reason for Dane van Niekerk’s absence from the squad? A) Retirement B) Calf injury C) Wrist injury D) Tactical rest |
| 2. Who has been appointed as the interim batting coach for the upcoming series? A) Andrew Puttick B) Mduduzi Mbatha C) Tumi Masekela D) Baakier Abrahams |
| 3. On what date is the five-match series against India scheduled to conclude? A) April 13, 2026 B) June 12, 2026 C) April 27, 2026 D) May 1, 2026 |
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