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He South Africa The U19 women’s cricket team is ready to embark on its campaign in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. Scheduled to begin on January 18 in Malaysia, the tournament promises to showcase the brightest young talents in women’s cricket. After a commendable performance in the inaugural 2023 edition, where they reached the Group 1 Super Six stage, the Proteas are eager to make a deeper impact this time around.
Malaysia: a historic place for women’s cricket
Malaysia will host its first major international cricket event since the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2008. This historic occasion will feature 16 teams, divided into four groups, competing in 41 matches over 16 days. Fans around the world are eager to witness the fierce competition, as teams bring their unique style to the Malaysian courts.
South Africa will face a tough challenge in Group C, alongside, New Zealand, Nigeriaand Samoa. Each of these teams will bring a competitive edge to the tournament and the group stage promises some exciting encounters. As the South African team prepares for the competition, their aim will be to adapt to the conditions in Malaysia and build on their impressive performance from the 2023 tournament, where they finished in the Super Six of Group 1. Their preparations have been meticulous and the team is prepared to face the challenges of this international scenario.
5 South African players to keep in mind at the 2025 U19 T20 Women’s World Cup
1. Kayla Reyneke
Kayla Reynekethe Proteas captain, is an all-round sensation known for her exceptional batting and bowling. Reyneke had an outstanding performance in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023, scoring 115 runs and claiming 8 wickets in 5 matches. Her ability to lead from the front with both bat and ball makes her the backbone of South Africa’s campaign.
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Reply tomorrowHer outstanding wicketkeeping skills and batting prowess have earned her a reputation as one of the team’s most reliable players. She was included in the “Team of the Tournament” in the 2023 edition after getting 8 expulsions in 5 games. Meso’s ability to change games with his sharp reflexes and knowledge of the game will be vital for South Africa.
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3. Seshnie Naidu
Seshnie NaiduA talented leg-spinner, she is known for her ability to deceive batsmen with her flight and spin. In the 2023 World Cup, he took 5 wickets in 5 matches, proving his worth in the mid overs. Naidu’s ability to break partnerships makes her a vital asset to South Africa’s bowling schedule.
4. Jemma Botha
Jemma Botha He is a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman who combines agility behind the stumps with consistency in the middle order. Her quick reflexes and ability to finish games with a strong attack rate make her a dual threat. Botha’s experience and versatility will add depth to the Proteas’ batting and fielding units.
5. Make me happy Nini
Make me happy Nini is a promising right-arm medium pace bowler who has already shown her potential with 14 wickets in 18 T20 matches. His ability to swing the ball and bowl it under pressure adds an edge to South Africa’s bowling attack. Nini’s contributions with the ball will be crucial in limiting opponents in Malaysia’s fields.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
