South Africa played their first women's Test in 1960 against England, but isolation during the apartheid years held the team back for decades. They returned to international cricket in the 1990s and have steadily grown since.
Fast bowlers such as Shabnim Ismail and top-order batters like Mignon du Preez and Laura Wolvaardt have led the Proteas to the final stages of ICC tournaments, including the T20 World Cup final held at home in 2023.
Coach: Dillon du Preez
Captain: Laura Wolvaardt
