Captain Laura Wolvaardt said successive near-misses have intensified South Africa's desire to clinch an ICC title, adding that the recent series win over India has significantly boosted the team's confidence ahead of the women's T20 World Cup 2026.

South African pacer Shabnim Ismail on Tuesday reversed her international retirement as she was named in the country's 15-player squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK from June 12 to July 5.

India suffered yet another batting meltdown in a modest 156-run chase as South Africa rode on skipper Laura Wolvaardt's sublime unbeaten 92 to clinch a convincing 23-run win and seal the Women's T20I series 4-1 in dominant fashion.

South Africa took an unassailable 3-0 lead to clinch the five-match series.

South Africa outclassed India by six wickets in the opening Women's T20I, riding on a clinical all-round effort to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

RCB vs DC Highlights, WPL 2026 Final: Half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second Women's Premier League title on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Tuesday.

Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants Highlights, WPL 2026 Eliminator: Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive final.

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, WPL 2026: Defending champions Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways.

India's star opening batter Shafali Verma and South Africa's star duo Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for December 2025.