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The Citizen
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Proteas women focused on World Cup, says coach Mashimbyi
The SA team will face Sri Lanka in a must-win tri-series clash in Colombo on Wednesday. Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi admits he is more concerned about the Proteas women putting up a fight at the World Cup later this year than he is about winning the ongoing tri-series against Sri Lanka and India. The SA team, who lost their first two matches of the tri-series last week, will turn out in a must-win clash against table toppers India in Colombo on Wednesday (6.30am start). They must also win their game against hosts Sri Lanka on Friday to qualify for the final on Sunday. Having played in similar hot conditions to those expected at the World Cup, Mashimbyi felt the experience gained in the tri-series was more important for the Proteas than securing victories. 'I would rather it happen now (losing matches) than in the World Cup, and I can assure you now when the World Cup comes we will be able to handle whatever pressure is given to us because this is a learning curve for us in these conditions,' Mashimbyi said yesterday. 'For us now, what we need to do after this tri-nations is to go back to the drawing board and make sure we fill up all the gaps we've identified during this series.' Aiming to hit back Nonetheless, Mashimbyi was confident they could bounce back against Sri Lanka today, as they targeted crucial points to keep them in the running for the tri-series final. In his first full tour in charge of the national team, Mashimbyi admitted he was also still learning, along with the players. However, while the long-term focus was on the World Cup in India in September and October, they were eager to lift the tri-series trophy. 'The only way we can turn it around is to win the next two games, so we're focusing on doing that,' he said. 'There are a couple of things we've looked into, how they (India and Sri Lanka) are going about their game and seeing where we can neutralise them. 'Hopefully with our plans and our execution it works out for us, but we've definitely picked out areas where we can infiltrate both teams, and hopefully we come up with two wins, and hopefully a third one (in the final) as well.' The SA team needed to win both their next two matches, and still needed to ensure they had a better net run rate than one of the other sides, to reach the final.
IOL News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Top-order troubles leave Proteas Women in peril ahead of decisive clashes
Tazmin Brits of teh Protea scored big against India last week. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Performances with the bat over the next two games in the Tri-Series between Sri Lanka and India will be crucial, if the Proteas Women are to progress in the short tournament. More than just progressing, a solid showing with the bat in the upcoming matches would also affirm the hard work the squad has been putting in during training. At present, however, the situation does not seem to be swinging in favour of the green and gold. The team is coming off two consecutive defeats, with coach Mandla Mashimbyi stating there were no excuses for the poor batting displays. The Proteas Women lost their first match of the series after being bowled out in the 49th over by India, falling short by 15 runs. A heroic effort by Tazmin Brits, who scored 109 from 107 deliveries, was not enough to carry them over the line against a dominant Indian side. The middle-order collapsed, and the tail end was quickly wiped out. A few days later, Sri Lanka claimed victory over the Proteas, winning by five wickets with 21 balls to spare. There were a few scattered contributions with the bat, including Annerie Dercksen's unbeaten 61 and Lara Goodall's 46 off 63, helping the Proteas to post a total of 235. However, Sri Lankan opening bowler Malshi Madushika (previously referred to as Malki Madara) dismantled the South African batting line-up with figures of 4/50 from 10 overs. She was ably supported by Dewmi Vihanga, who returned 3/41 from her 10 overs. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'Obviously disappointing results for us,' Mashimbyi said after the loss to Sri Lanka. "I think we let ourselves down with the bat. The conditions weren't that bad, to be honest — I think we didn't play them as well as we should have. "We always knew it would be tough coming here, and the heat was on. You could see the girls suffering. 'That's not an excuse. I think we could have capitalised better from a batting point of view. There were moments when we had good partnerships, but we lost wickets at crucial times. "That denied us the momentum we needed to post a competitive score,' he added. 'The girls did try, but I think we just didn't put enough runs on the board. We'll return to the drawing board and ensure that the lessons from these two games are applied correctly in the next two.' Rooted in Values. Driven by Purpose. 📝 The Proteas Women proudly welcomed newly capped player Karabo Meso to the Proteas family. Locking in her commitment to the team and the nation, Karabo was honoured in a special ceremony in Sri Lanka ahead of her ODI debut. #AlwaysRising… — Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) May 4, 2025
Int'l Cricket Council
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas embark on World Cup preparations with India challenge in tri-series
The tri-series marks the first assignment for Mandla Mashimbyi after being appointed as the new head coach of South Africa Women, as the team begin their preparations for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to take place in India later this year. 'It's our first full tour with Coach Mandla. So far, he's been great. He's come with a big presence, already implemented a lot of changes, and does things differently to what we've maybe done in the past. I hope it'll be good for the group going forward.' The Sri Lanka tournament feature three sides, which Wolvaardt believes is an exciting opportunity as it replicates the atmosphere and pressure of a World Cup. "A tri-series like this is great. It sort of gives a World Cup kind of feel where you have to prep for different teams in the same tournament and hopefully qualify for a final. "I think we have a bit of everything with the ball, which is awesome. It's probably the most spinners that I've had in a squad since I've been captain, so I'm quite excited about that."
IOL News
21-04-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mandla Mashimbyi wants Proteas Women ‘to feel like they belong' on Sri Lanka tour
Proteas Women coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the touring squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka has the perfect blend of youth and experience. Despite veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp resting and Anneke Bosch ruled out through injury, the South Africans still boast a host of stalwarts in captain Laura Wolvaardt, former skipper Sune Luus, all-rounder Chloe Tryon, seamer Ayabonga Khaka and left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. They will be joined in Sri Lanka by ICC Women's Emerging Player of the Year Annerie Dercksen and the uncapped trio of Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu and Miané Smit. There is certainly plenty expected from teenage duo Meso and Naidu after their exploits in the recent ICC Under-19 Women's World Cup, where they played a big part in the Junior Proteas reaching the final in Malaysia. Mashimbyi feels it's all about creating a healthy environment for the youngsters to shine. 'Skill is skill, but when coupled with a good human being, you'll get a lot more out of that player. My coaching philosophy is rooted in growing the human. If that part is nurtured, then the cricketer thrives,' said Mashimbyi. 'In teams, we often fall into the trap of thinking we know each other, but knowing someone's name and role is not knowing their journey. 'When players understand, what others have overcome to get here, they'll fight harder for one another. In-article Gallery Widget not supported yet. 'Everyone in the team must feel they belong. 'Once players know their relevance in the space – whether it's mentoring, energy, or performance – then the team really begins to grow.' Furthermore, he stressed that he has full faith in the teenagers to deliver with any undue pressure. 'I'm a coach who is youth-mad because of what they bring. They come with no baggage – they come with an open mind to want to have an impact on the environment, which is good,' he said. 'Youngsters bring energy and fearlessness. They want to learn, they want to contribute. 'Experience, on the other hand, brings calm, structure and a deep understanding of the game. 'It's about marrying the two, and when they work hand in hand, we get the best of both worlds. 'Karabo has been really good this last year with the bat, and Seshnie brings a different dynamic into the team as a leggy. 'Miané is somebody who is also promising with the bat. They've earned this opportunity with their performances and potential.
IOL News
21-04-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mandla Mashimbyi wants everyone in his Proteas women's team 'to feel like they belong'
Proteas Women's coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the touring squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka has the perfect blend of youth and experience. Despite veteran allrounder Marizanne Kapp resting and Anneke Bosch ruled out through injury, the Proteas still boast a host of stalwarts in captain Laura Wolvaardt, former skipper Sune Luus, allrounder Chloe Tryon, seamer Ayabonga Khaka and left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ They will be joined in Sri Lanka by ICC Women's Emerging Player of the Year Annerie Dercksen and the uncapped trio of Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, and Miané Smit. There is certainly plenty expected from teenage duo Meso and Naidu after their exploits in the recent ICC U19 Women's World Cup where they played a big part in the Junior Proteas reaching the final in Malaysia. Mashimbyi feels it's all about creating a healthy environment for the youngsters to shine. 'Skill is skill, but when coupled with a good human being, you'll get a lot more out of that player. My coaching philosophy is rooted in growing the human. If that part is nurtured, then the cricketer thrives,' said Mashimbyi. 'In teams, we often fall into the trap of thinking we know each other, but knowing someone's name and role is not knowing their journey. When players understand, what others have overcome to get here, they'll fight harder for one another. In-article Gallery Widget not supported yet. 'Everyone in the team must feel they belong. Once players know their relevance in the space, whether it's mentoring, energy, or performance, then the team really begins to grow.' Furthermore, he stressed that he has full faith in the teenagers to deliver with any undue pressure. 'I'm a coach who is youth-mad because of what they bring. They come with no baggage, they come with an open mind to want to have an impact on the environment, which is good,' he said. 'Youngsters bring energy and fearlessness. They want to learn, they want to contribute. Experience, on the other hand, brings calm, structure, and a deep understanding of the game. It's about marrying the two, and when they work hand in hand, we get the best of both worlds. 'Karabo has been really good this last year with the bat, and Seshnie brings a different dynamic into the team as a leggy. Miané is somebody who is also promising with the bat. They've earned this opportunity with their performances and potential.' 'It's better to expose them now in a safe environment where they can learn through both failure and success. In a few years, they'll be major contributors to South African cricket,' he added. The Proteas kickstart their Tri-Series campaign against India in Colombo on April 29.
