Karabo Meso, the 16-year-old goalkeeper, earned her first call-up to the ODI, taking part in the 14-man match for South Africa’s three-match series against Sri Lanka on April 9 in east London.
Chloe Tryon, who missed the third T20I, was left out of the series to continue her rehab from a back injury. Annerie Dercksen, who was part of the T20I series that South Africa lost 2-1, was ruled out. Delmi Tucker, the all-rounder, replaced her on the team.
“It’s a big loss with Chloe’s injury as a flexible player. That’s why Delmi joined the team and he can give you the option to make turns and with his stick,” said Hilton Moreeng, South Africa’s head coach. “We never know what to expect on our surfaces at this time of year. So we’re making sure we have all of our angles covered and overall we’re excited to make sure we finish on a high and move into our offseason. “
Marizanne Kapp was reprimanded for violating point one of the ICC Code of Conduct in the third T20I against Sri Lanka. Kapp, in the thirteenth inning of the Sri Lankan entry, used misplaced language and gestured towards the flag after sending back Chamari Athapaththu. A demerit point was also added to Kapp’s disciplinary record, for whom this was the first offense in a 24-month period.
Meso made his South Africa debut at the time T20I against Sri Lanka in Potchefstroom, where he came in at No. 8 and sent back for a two-ball duck through Chamari Athapaththu. In the third game, he entered the court with a ball to play in his sleeve and was unable to run. Meanwhile, Tucker played seven ODIs, 14 T20I’s and one tryout. In seven ODIs, he has 53 runs and 3 wickets.
The ODI series will be the ICC Women’s Championship, which determines qualification for the World Cup for the over-50s. South Africa is currently second in the table with 20 points, with ten wins in 15 games.
“It’s a very undeniable equation for us, there are six things to play for and Sri Lanka have shown in the last two or three days what they are capable of. So now we have to make sure that we can do it because in every game “There’s a lot to play for in every game,” Moreeng said. “Qualification is the key for the 2025 World Cup. It’s going to be a challenge, but each and every one of us is ahead of us and we have a very strong team at home. “.
After the ODI opens in East London, South Africa and Sri Lanka will face other rivals of the moment in Kimberley on April 13 and the third in Potchefstroom on April 17.
Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune Delmi Tucker