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2024 Runners-up · Group 1

🇿🇦 South Africa Women

Proteas Women · ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

2× Runner-up (2023 & 2024)
Laura Wolvaardt — elite opener

Group 1 Rivals

  • 🇦🇺 Australia
  • 🇮🇳 India
  • 🇵🇰 Pakistan
  • 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
  • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

South Africa Women — T20 WC 2026 Fixtures

🇿🇦 SA W vs 🇦🇺 Australia

Old Trafford, Manchester

Sat 13 Jun

14:30 BST

🇿🇦 SA W vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Wed 17 Jun

18:30 BST

🇿🇦 SA W vs 🇮🇳 India

Old Trafford, Manchester

Sun 21 Jun

14:30 BST

🇿🇦 SA W vs 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Bristol County Ground

Wed 25 Jun

18:30 BST

🇿🇦 SA W vs 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Lord's, London

Sun 28 Jun

10:30 BST

South Africa Women — T20 WC 2026 Squad

Sune Luus
Captain / All-rounder
Laura Wolvaardt
Opening Batter
Tazmin Brits
Opening Batter
Anneke Bosch
Batter
Marizanne Kapp
All-rounder
Chloe Tryon
All-rounder
Sinalo Jafta
Wicket-keeper / Batter
Ayabonga Khaka
Fast Bowler
Shabnim Ismail
Fast Bowler
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Left-arm Spinner
Nadine de Klerk
All-rounder
Masabata Klaas
Fast Bowler
Suné Luus
Captain / All-rounder
Eliz-Mari Marx
Wicket-keeper / Batter
Delmi Tucker
Batter

★ Key players. Captain: Sune Luus.

South Africa Women — T20 WC History

YearResult
2024Runner-up 🥈
2023Runner-up 🥈
2020Semi-final
2018Group stage exit
2016Group stage exit
2014Group stage exit

South Africa Women T20 WC 2026 — FAQs

Who is the South Africa Women T20 World Cup 2026 captain?

Sune Luus captains South Africa Women (Proteas Women) at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Luus is an experienced all-rounder and has been a key figure in South Africa's rise to global contenders.

How did South Africa Women do at T20 WC 2024?

South Africa Women were runners-up at the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, held in the UAE. They lost to New Zealand in the final by 32 runs. This was their second consecutive T20 WC final appearance (also runners-up in 2023).

What group are South Africa Women in at T20 WC 2026?

South Africa Women are in Group 1 at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup alongside Australia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Netherlands.

When do South Africa Women play India at T20 WC 2026?

South Africa Women vs India Women is on Sunday 21 June 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Start time is 14:30 BST. South Africa played India in the 2024 final and have a fierce rivalry with the Indian team.

Who is Laura Wolvaardt?

Laura Wolvaardt is South Africa's premier opening batter and one of the best women's T20 batters in the world. She is consistently among the top-ranked ICC Women's T20I batters and is a key player for Proteas Women in the 2026 World Cup.

Quick Facts

  • Captain

    Sune Luus

  • Best result

    Runner-up (2023 & 2024)

  • Key player

    Laura Wolvaardt

  • Group

    Group 1