‘Talent to Watch’ Reyneke Earns Maiden South Africa Call-Up for Pakistan T20Is

Former Under-19 World Cup captain Kayla Reyneke has received her first senior call-up after being named in South Africa’s women’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan at home in February–March.

The three-match T20I series will be followed by three ODIs and forms a key part of South Africa’s build-up to the T20 World Cup in England in June–July.

“Kayla Reyneke has always been a talent to watch,” convenor of selectors Clinton du Preez said in a Cricket South Africa statement. “She has recently shown clear growth in both her skill set and maturity in her game. This selection is a nod to her consistent progress and allows her to showcase what she can do at an international level.”

Several senior players will rejoin the squad after fulfilling their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 commitments. Captain Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk and Marizanne Kapp are set to link up with the team, alongside the returning Dane van Niekerk, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus and Ayabonga Khaka.

Tazmin Brits and Ayanda Hlubi return after missing the recent series against Ireland, while Sinalo Jafta, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Annerie Dercksen complete the T20I squad.

The ODI series, which marks the start of South Africa’s new ICC Women’s Championship cycle, will see four changes from the T20I line-up. Lara Goodall, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nondumiso Shangase and Tumi Sekhukhune have been included, replacing Khaka, Klaas, Reyneke and van Niekerk.

Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said the selectors were pleased to name two competitive squads ahead of a demanding international schedule.

“We are very pleased to be able to select two competitive squads, ahead of what will be a very demanding period for the team, with tours against New Zealand and India still to come before the T20 World Cup,” Mashimbyi said. “The team is full of confidence after the way we ended 2025, but now we have to go again.”

Mashimbyi also highlighted the importance of the Pakistan series as a measuring stick ahead of the global tournament.

“We are not settling for anything less. This tour against Pakistan — a side we know very well and who can be a tricky opponent on their day — will help us execute our plans and review what works and what we need to focus on going forward.”

South Africa T20I squad vs Pakistan

Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk.

South Africa ODI squad vs Pakistan

Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon, Faye Tunnicliffe.