Veteran Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp’s illness has forced her out of South Africa’s vital ODI series against Pakistan, as revealed by Cricket South Africa on Thursday. This development comes at a challenging time for the team, fresh from T20 battles.
Kapp, 36, bowled her full quota in the first innings of the third T20 on Monday at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, only to suffer immediate post-spell illness. After thorough medical checks, the women’s medical panel opted for rest to safeguard her health.
In an exciting replacement move, DP World Lions’ Faye Tunnicliffe receives her maiden ODI call-up. The ex-U19 representative shone in Tshwane’s national camp last month and helped secure silver at the 2025 Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
Kapp’s ODI legacy is immense—162 matches since 2009 debut, with key roles in triumphs like the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup runner-up spot. Her Pakistan T20 stats this series: economical spells of 1/25 and 0/11.
Part of the ICC Women’s Championship, this series impacts 2029 World Cup qualification. Schedule: February 22, Mangaung Oval (Bloemfontein); February 25, SuperSport Park (Centurion); March 1, Kingsmead (Durban).
Squad lineup: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Sune Luus, Karabo Moso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon, Faye Tunnicliffe.
South Africa’s resilience will be tested without Kapp, but Tunnicliffe’s inclusion injects youthful energy, promising a compelling series narrative in women’s international cricket.