Overview

• Captain Laura Wolvaardt says a World Cup triumph is a matter of “when, not if,” with belief boosted by a 2–1 ODI series win in Pakistan.
• Two tune-ups in Colombo versus Bangladesh on Sep. 25 and Pakistan on Sep. 28 will be used to test the middle order, refine plans for spin, and sharpen fielding.
• South Africa were skittled for 115 in the third ODI in Lahore, exposing batting frailties against spin and leaving several batters short of time at the crease.
• Mashimbyi points to death bowling as a strength through Nadine de Klerk and Ayabonga Khaka, with Marizanne Kapp in standout form and the Wolvaardt–Brits opening pair in touch.
• The World Cup runs from Sep. 30 to Nov. 2 in India and Sri Lanka, with South Africa starting against England on Oct. 3 in Guwahati.