Overview
- In late May the South Africa women’s squad moved to a pre-tournament camp in Arundel that includes three training games against Australia as final preparation for the T20 World Cup.
- Captain Laura Wolvaardt says the group is united and confident after a long run of T20 cricket this year that included series wins over New Zealand, Pakistan and a 4-1 victory over India.
- Veteran fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has reversed her 2023 retirement and joined the squad to add pace, experience and a calming presence to the attack.
- Coach Mandla Mashimbyi has framed belief as the missing link and plans to use the camp and warm-up games to try batting and bowling combinations and sharpen execution under match conditions.
- South Africa are in Group 1 with Australia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands and open their campaign against Australia at Old Trafford on June 13 after reaching three recent ICC finals without winning a trophy.