CSA Announces Proteas Women’s National Contracts for 2025/26 Season

CSA Announces Proteas Women’s National Contracts for 2025/26 Season

Monday, 17 March 2025 | Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially announced the Proteas Women’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, with rising star Annerie Dercksen earning her maiden national contract. The talented Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers all-rounder, who was recently named ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year, replaces Lara Goodall and Delmi Tucker in the 15-player squad.

Proteas Women’s Contracted Squad 2025/26

• Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans)

• Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions)

• Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province)

• Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)

• Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)

• Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions)

• Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province)

• Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions)

• Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans)

• Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans)

• Eliz-Mari Marx (Fidelity Titans)

• Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)

• Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions)

• Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)

• Laura Wolvaardt (Fidelity Titans) – Captain

Preparations for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Led by captain Laura Wolvaardt and head coach Mandla Mashimbyi, the Proteas Women are focused on their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to take place in India later this year. The team is determined to build on their historic back-to-back World Cup final appearances and solidify their place among the world’s best.

CSA Executive’s Statement on the Squad

Enoch Nkwe, CSA Executive: National Teams and High Performance:

“We are proud to announce the Proteas Women’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, a group that embodies the depth, talent, and potential of women’s cricket in South Africa. It’s also a momentous occasion for Annerie Dercksen, whose performances have been impressive as she cemented her spot in the team, earning a well-deserved first national contract.

The continuity in the squad also recognises the team’s outstanding achievement in reaching a second consecutive World Cup final, highlighting CSA’s commitment to rewarding consistent performance and building on recent global success.

As we prepare for a pivotal year with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, this squad offers the right balance of experience and youthful energy. We believe this group is well-equipped to compete at the highest level and continue making the country proud.”

Conclusion

The announcement of the Proteas Women’s 2025/26 contracted squad underscores CSA’s commitment to the development of women’s cricket in South Africa. With a balanced team featuring seasoned stars and promising young talent, the Proteas Women are poised for another strong international campaign, with the World Cup in India as their primary focus.