South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon returns to the team

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Johannesburg. South Africa’s experienced all-rounder Chloe Tryon has returned from leave to be included in the 16-member squad for the white-ball series against New Zealand at home from September 24 to October 15.

Clough had pulled out of South Africa’s ongoing Pakistan tour due to holiday, but is now available to join the Laura Wolvaardt-led side for the three-match ODI and five-match T20I series against New Zealand. South Africa lost the T20 series to Pakistan 3-0, but managed to win the ODI series, the last match of which will be held in Karachi on Thursday.

“It is important to maintain team continuity to allow players to develop within the environment. We are very pleased to have Chloe Tryon back on the field and are excited to see how else she can help the team with her all-round qualities. Will improve. We move forward. The New Zealand series is at its peak and we want to maintain this momentum on the home tour as well.

Clinton du Preez, Proteas Women’s coordinator of selectors, said, “Adapting to Pakistan conditions has always been very difficult. However, I am pleased with how the team competed in the T20s, where they narrowly missed out on winning the game. It remained by small margins and one can see how the players have learned from their shortcomings and brought it to the ODI format. There are many positives in this, and the one that is most important to me is the shared individual performance of the players. ”

The upcoming series against New Zealand will see the Proteas Women take the field in Potchefstroom, Pietermaritzburg and Durban for the ODI series, which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 campaign from September 24 to October 1.

The third 50-over tie will be held as part of the latest edition of the Black Day ODI on October 1 at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, where South Africa will wear their custom black kit and armbands in support of the fight against gender-based violence.

Following the conclusion of the ODI series, South Africa will turn their attention to the five-match T20 series to be played in East London and Benoni on October 6, 8, 10, 14 and 15.

South Africa and New Zealand last faced each other in the round-robin stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, where South Africa finished in Group A after bowling out New Zealand for just 67 runs in a lively encounter at Boland Park in Paarl. Had achieved a spectacular victory of 65 runs.

“We are extremely proud of the remarkable progress that the Proteas Women have made throughout their time in Pakistan, showcasing their distinctive flair and talent after a challenging start to the tour.

CSA Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said, “As we eagerly prepare to welcome the team back home, our hearts are filled with excitement as we look forward to the three-match ODI clash against New Zealand , which includes a crucial Black Day and five exciting T20s. This is an exciting moment for South African cricket, and we can’t wait to see our Proteas women shine once again on home soil.”

South Africa squad: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Sinaloa Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon, Delmy Tucker. and Laura Wolvaardt (captain)

(IANS)

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