ICC Women's World Cup: Preview of all the eight teams participating in the tournament

South Africa

Shabnim Ismail is one of the fastest bowlers currently in Women’s circuit

The most improved team in the international circuit over the past few years, South Africa will enter the tournament as the underdogs. Although the Proteas unit is not one of the favourites coming into this tournament, the team has plenty of fire powers to turn things around in this prestigious competition.

The captain of the team, Dane van Niekerk is back in the squad after missing the Quadrangular series at home, early last month due to a foot injury. Despite the struggle, van Niekerk is declared fit and will be one of the key members of the current squad.

In Marizanne Kapp, the side can boast of the number one ranked bowler in One Day Internationals. She will be supported by Shabnim Ismail who is currently one the fastest bowlers in the Women's circuit.

Ever since her return to international cricket post serving a six-month ban for misconduct, Ismail has been one of the most prolific performers for the side, often giving them crucial breakthroughs at the top of the order.

Squad: Dane van Niekerk (Captain), Trisha Chetty, Moseline Daniels, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klass, Shabnim Ismail, Nadine de Klerk, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus, Raisibe Ntozhake, Mignon du Preez, Andrie Steyn, Chloe Tryon and Laura Wolvaardt.