Overview

• Laura Wolvaardt frames ODI captaincy as a step up in pressure and tactical demands compared with T20s.
• She points to a deep batting lineup and versatile all‑rounders, highlighting Marizanne Kapp, Chloé Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk and spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba.
• South Africa carry momentum from recent overseas series wins in Pakistan and the Caribbean, plus preparation matches in the region.
• Warm-up games are scheduled against Bangladesh on Thursday and Pakistan on September 28 before the opening match against England on October 3.
• The eight-team event runs from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan’s fixtures set for Colombo.