Sinalo Jafta Out of Zimbabwe Tour; Jae-Leigh Filander Steps In

Jafta's Injury Update

Wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta will not participate in South Africa's forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury.

T20I Series Schedule

The T20I series, consisting of five matches, will take place entirely in Bulawayo. The opening match is set for September 11, followed by subsequent matches on September 13, 15, 17, and 19.

Changes in the Squad

Jae-Leigh Filander, an uncapped wicketkeeper, has been selected as Jafta's replacement. Karabo Meso is anticipated to assume the role of the primary wicketkeeper. Filander is among four uncapped players included in the squad, joining Caitlin Wyngaard, who showcased her talent during the recent Bangladesh tour with the SA Emerging Women, former South Africa U19 Women standout Nthabiseng Nini, and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza, who also excelled for the Emerging team.

"Proteas Women wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe after sustaining a hamstring strain during pre-tour testing," the Proteas Women announced in a post on X.

"SA U19 Women and Western Province starlet Jae-Leigh Filander has received her maiden senior international call-up as a replacement and will join the Proteas Women squad in Tshwane ahead of the team’s departure for Bulawayo on Monday, 07 September," the post further elaborated.

Updated Squad

The updated squad includes: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Jae-Leigh Filander, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Kayla Reyneke, Nthabiseng Nini, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Caitlin Wyngaard.