Hi there! Welcome to Episode 327 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. South Africa have named their 15 for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, and the Proteas are chasing history. Semi-finalists in the last ODI World Cup, back-to-back finalists in T20Is — can this be the year they finally lift their maiden ICC trophy?

In this episode, Janani of Sportsy Mathsy Tales joins us as we break down the squad in detail: from Laura Wolvaardt’s leadership at the top, to the firepower of Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, the spin of Nonkululeko Mlaba, and the exciting inclusion of 17-year-old Karabo Meso. 

We explore the strengths, weaknesses, and X-factors across the batting and bowling departments, while also asking the big question — is this the most balanced South African side yet?

Join us as we dive into the Proteas’ chances, key match-ups, and the storylines that could define their World Cup journey.

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