Cricket | De Ridder And Dercksen Selected For Pakistan Tour Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Proteas Women captain, Laura Wolvaardt, believes the team is in good shape, despite not having played since July, as they gear up for a three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan at the Multan International Cricket Stadium in Multan.

The first T20I  took place on Monday, 16 September which South Africa won by 10 runs after scoring 132/4 and thereafter restricted Pakistan to 122.

With the series playing a crucial role in their preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates from 03 - 20 October, Wolvaardt shared the team’s approach to the upcoming matches against Pakistan.

Two players from the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers, Annerie Dercksen and and Mieke de Ridder were included for the touring team.

Ahead of her possible debut during the three-match T20I series, Wolvaardt expressed her excitement about seeing the eManzimtoti-born rising star perform at the international level.

“She’s a very exciting young player. Hopefully, she gets a game—it would be awesome, especially if we have her in mind to play in the T20 World Cup, depending on how slow conditions are and how spin goes in those conditions. It would be great for her to get a game in this series to get a taste of international cricket before we head over.

“I’ve faced her a couple of times in the nets, and I feel like she has good control for such a young leg-spinner. Very exciting for the future. Hopefully, she gets as much game time as possible,” Wolvaardt added. 

Mieke de Ridder

As a historic first for the Multan International Cricket Stadium, this series will mark the venue’s debut in hosting a women's cricket match. Wolvaardt reflected on the significance of the occasion: "It’s very special getting to play here. I think it's always awesome to be part of a historic moment, being part of the first (women’s) game at this venue, which is very special."

Proteas Women Squad - T20I Series against Pakistan (September 2024) 

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), 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), Mieke de Ridder (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), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Seshnie Naidu* (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions), Miané Smit* (Recon Tactical Free State), Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)

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