The first-ever Test match between South Africa and Australia ladies has bought off on a dismal observe for the vacationers as they’ve been pressured to go into the sport with out their veteran allrounder Marizanne Kapp. South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt revealed that Kapp is beneath the climate and subsequently wasn’t accessible for selection for the one Test.
“Unfortunately Kappie (Marizanne Kapp) is not feeling very well. (It’s a) very big loss for us… but yeah… hopefully we will be able to put up a decent total today,” stated Wolvaardt whereas talking to the broadcasters on the toss.
Wolvaardt additionally talked about that Kapp’s absence will have an effect on the stability of the aspect much more as she was in distinctive contact main into the red-ball recreation.
“Especially with the form she has been in. She has been exceptional for us with the bat and the ball, so, obviously a huge loss for us. But, yeah, we are still looking forward to the game,” Wolvaardt added.
The Proteas have been despatched into bat by Alyssa Healy and have a stern process at hand. Kapp’s absence signifies that the guests are skinny on expertise and so they have handed Test caps to 4 of their gamers. Delmi Tucker, Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Ayanda Hlubi are making their debuts for South Africa.
Notably, Australia are coming again after a defeat within the red-ball format. They suffered their first-ever loss to India just lately throughout a one-off Test on the Wankhede Stadium in December.
South Africa’s Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Delmi Tucker, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayanda Hlubi.
Australia’s Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Darcie Brown.
