Overview
- Cricket South Africa confirmed a 15‑player squad led by Laura Wolvaardt that is finalising pre‑tournament preparations in England with a training camp in Arundel and planned warm‑ups.
- Shabnim Ismail has reversed her retirement to rejoin the side as a veteran pace option while all‑rounder Anneke Bosch was a notable omission from the group.
- Captain Laura Wolvaardt and coach Mandla Mashimbyi say recent series wins over India, New Zealand and Pakistan have increased the squad’s confidence and belief in winning a first ICC limited‑overs title.
- South Africa were drawn with Australia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands and will open their campaign against Australia at Old Trafford on June 13.
- The squad mixes tournament experience — eight members played in England in 2017 — with fresh match practice against Australia to test combinations and sharpen bowling and batting plans before the World Cup.