Van Niekerk Joins the Upcoming ODI Series in New Zealand

Van Niekerk Joins the Upcoming ODI Series in New Zealand

Van Niekerk Joins the Upcoming ODI Series in New Zealand

Dane Van Niekerk returns after recovering from her injury sustained last February in a match against Sri Lanka.

Dane Van Niekerk returns to join South Africa’s cricket women division for the three-match series in New Zealand after a year of recovering from her injury. Van Niekerk sustained a stress fracture on her right leg in a match against Sri Lanka last February. 

Her vice-captain, Chloe Tryon together with Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka was also confirmed to join after recovering from an injury sustained in a match against India. Nadine de Klerk and Nondumiso Shangase, who has played three ODIs and four T20Is is also included in South Africa’s line-up.

ODI squad: Dane van Niekerk (c), Chloe Tryon (vc), Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez, Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus, Nonkulukelo Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Laura Wolvaardt

Van Niekerk has also appeared in several Tests, ODI, and T20 International representing South Africa. She is also the captain of the women’s team in all three forms since 2016.

South Africa’s tour will start on January 25 with the first two ODIs in Auckland while the final game will take place in Hamilton. To learn more about cricket formats, check out Betwala’s cricket guide page.

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