All five matches will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on September 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19. \u201cIt\u2019s very special for us. I think for as long as I\u2019ve played, we haven\u2019t played against another African team. It\u2019s pretty cool that we get to play some cricket against our neighbours. So I\u2019m very excited to head over there,\u201d said Laura in a statement by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Laura leads a new-look squad that features only three other players -- Annerie Dercksen, Karabo Meso, and Kayla Reyneke -- from the 2026 ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup squad in England. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The touring party also includes four uncapped youngsters: Caitlin Wyngaard, Luyanda Nzuza, Nthabiseng Nini, and Jae-Leigh Filander, who replaced the injured wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the tour serves as a crucial testing ground for young talent as South Africa builds towards the 2029 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. \u201cThe purpose is quite simple. It\u2019s an opportunity for players to test their skills. An opportunity to give opportunities to the young players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd also for us to see where we are going forward in terms of the future of South African cricket. A couple of youngsters putting their hands up. Just to put a bit of pressure on the usual players that we take on tour on a normal basis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the tour serves as a crucial testing ground for young talent as South Africa builds towards the 2029 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. \u201cThe purpose is quite simple. It\u2019s an opportunity for players to test their skills. An opportunity to give opportunities to the young players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Laura noted that the fresh squad dynamic has energised the group ahead of the series. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be awesome to see those youngsters just express themselves and play free cricket against a new opposition. Lots of talent here in the net. I\u2019m keen to see how they all go in the games.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n