The South Africa squad also has experienced all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Chlo\u00e9 Tryon, who along with Laura have been Women\u2019s Big Bash League (WBBL) regulars. Chlo\u00e9 had been out of action since the recent WBBL season due to a groin injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earning her maiden ODI call-up for South Africa is fast bowler Ayanda Hlubi who made her impressive senior debut in the third T20I against Bangladesh in Kimberley in December last year. Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune and Lara Goodall aren\u2019t members of South Africa squad going to Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a very competitive squad. It is a mixture of youngsters and experience, and everyone is looking forward to it. It was a very good year for us as a team in 2023, so we look forward to building on that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe finished off well with the tour against Bangladesh and the camp was very good. The weather is not something we can control but we got what we wanted out of it, such as the education around the game, touching base regarding the red ball, and what we want to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe also touched on our skills regarding the white ball, where we are going, and what is required, so the selected squad is very well-balanced and competitive, and we are very confident going into Australia,\u201d said head coach Hilton Moreeng, who has his national contract extended until the end of the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The squad set to feature in the first-ever Test match between the two nations will be confirmed during the ODI series and ahead of the commencement of the red-ball contest from February 15 - 18 at the WACA Ground in Perth. South Africa will depart for Australia in two groups on January 17-18 ahead of the team\u2019s first training session in Sydney on January 21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The objective is consistently to vie for success in every competition or tour we engage in, and the prospect of doing so in Australia is very exciting as we compete against the best. The squad maintains its balance, and we eagerly anticipate Chlo\u00e9's return.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHer wealth of experience and match-winning skills will undoubtedly enhance the squad's value. I am genuinely excited for both the players and the management team. The group is undoubtedly poised to compete and deliver positive contributions to the overall team performance and the set targets throughout the tour,\u201d said Clinton du Preez, Proteas Women Convenor of Selectors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In search of their first win over Australia across all formats, South Africa will go into the white-ball encounters with a head-to-head record of facing 14 defeats in 15 ODIs, with the team\u2019s best result coming in the shape of a tied match in the fourth ODI in November 2016.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the shorter format, the Australians have amassed seven wins in their previous seven encounters against South Africa, including their historic ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup final triumph in Cape Town in February last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa white-ball squad for Australia tour: Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sun\u00e9 Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Chlo\u00e9 Tryon, and Delmi Tucker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tour schedule<\/p>\r\n\r\n
January 24 - T20 Warm-Up - Governor-General\u2019s XI vs South Africa (North Sydney Oval, Sydney)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
T20I Series<\/p>\r\n\r\n
January 27 \u2013 1st T20I \u2013 Manuka Oval, Canberra<\/p>\r\n\r\n
January 28 \u2013 2nd T20I \u2013 Manuka Oval, Canberra<\/p>\r\n\r\n
January 30 - 3rd T20I - Bellerive Oval, Hobart<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ODI Series<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 3 \u2013 1st ODI \u2013 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 7 \u2013 2nd ODI \u2013 North Sydney Oval, Sydney<\/p>\r\n\r\n
February 10 \u2013 3rd ODI \u2013 North Sydney Oval, Sydney<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Test Match: February 15-18 \u2013 WACA Ground, Perth<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/south-africa-name-laura-wolvaardt-led-15-member-squad-for-white-ball-leg-of-australia-tour.jpg", "alt_img": "South Africa name Laura Wolvaardt-led 15-member squad for white-ball leg of Australia tour", "alt_title": "South Africa name Laura Wolvaardt-led 15-member squad for white-ball leg of Australia tour", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "South Africa Name Laura Wolvaardt-led 15-member Squad For White-ball Leg Of Australia Tour On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "South Africa Name Laura Wolvaardt-led 15-member Squad For White-ball Leg Of Australia Tour, Cricket South Africa: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named a 15-player women\u2019s squad led by skipper Laura Wolvaardt for the.", "seo_keywords": "South Africa, Laura Wolvaardt, Cricket South Africa, The South Africa, Marizanne Kapp, Big Bash League, Ayanda Hlubi, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune, Lara Goodall, Hilton Moreeng, WACA Ground, Proteas Women Convenor, ICC Women", "tag": "", "tagging": "South Africa, Laura Wolvaardt, Cricket South Africa, The South Africa, Marizanne Kapp, Big Bash League, Ayanda Hlubi, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune, Lara Goodall, Hilton Moreeng, WACA Ground, Proteas Women Convenor, ICC Women", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "south-africa-name-laura-wolvaardt-led-15-member-squad-for-white-ball-leg-of-australia-tour", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "979", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-01-15 15:48:04", "updated": "2024-01-15 15:48:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "South Africa, Laura Wolvaardt, Cricket South Africa, The South Africa, Marizanne Kapp, Big Bash League, Ayanda Hlubi, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune, Lara Goodall, Hilton Moreeng, WACA Ground, Proteas Women Convenor, ICC Women", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-15 15:48:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "england_cricket": "0", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/south-africa-name-laura-wolvaardt-led-15-member-squad-for-white-ball-leg-of-australia-tour-136110" }