The CSA Women’s Pro50 Series 2025/26 is South Africa’s premier domestic one-day competition for women’s cricket. It features top regional teams competing in a 50-over format aimed at showcasing talent and developing players for the national side.
Leading provincial teams compete in the competition, which has a 50-over format and encourages talent development and competitive cricket. After a round-robin round of competition, the top two teams advance to the final.
In order to develop young players, give them exposure, and get them ready for international cricket, the series is essential. The whole framework of women’s cricket in South Africa is also strengthened, guaranteeing a steady supply of talented players for the national squad in upcoming international competitions.
Participating Teams And Squads Of CSA Women Pro50 Series 2025/26
A total of six provincial teams are participating in the CSA Women’s Pro50 Series 2025/26. Each team features a mix of experienced players and rising stars, representing regions from across South Africa.
Here are the teams and their squads competing in this season’s tournament:
Dolphins Women
One of the top domestic women’s teams in South Africa is the Dolphins Women’s Cricket team, which plays for the KwaZulu-Natal province. The squad, which competes nationally in events like the CSA Women’s Pro50 and Pro20 Series, is well-known for its spirit of competitiveness and ability to develop future talent.
In order to contribute players to higher levels of cricket, including the national squad, they concentrate on honing their batting, bowling, and fielding abilities. The Dolphins Women create exciting cricketing potential by fusing youth and experience. They are a regarded squad in South African women’s domestic cricket because of their reliable play and emphasis on discipline and teamwork.
Dolphins Women Squad: Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi, Alexandra Candler (c), Asamkele Kawu, Courtney Gounden, Jade de Figueiredo, K Pinini (wk), Kiara Fisher, N Ngubane, Nicole de Klerk, Nobulumko Baneti, Nondumiso Shangase, Yasmeen Khan, Zintle Mali, Seshnie Naidu, Nobuhle Busane
DP World Lions Women
This is the Central Gauteng, South Africa, women’s cricket squad. Participating in the CSA Women’s Provincial T20 and One-Day tournaments, the squad has won the first-ever Pro50 Championship and has other noteworthy accomplishments. In addition to competing in the CSA Women’s T20 Challenge and the CSA Women’s One-Day Cup, they won the 2022–2023 T20 tournament.
International talents such as Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka have played for the team. In an effort to improve women’s cricket in South Africa, they receive more resources and assistance under the sponsorship of DP World.
DP World Lions Women Squad: Razeena Manack (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Sinalo Jafta, Relebohile Mkhize, Tazmin Brits, Lehlohonolo Sardick, Madison Landsman, Nonkhululeko Thabethe, Palesa Mapoo, Diara Ramlaken, Raisibe Ntozakhe, Karabo Meso, Sunette Viljoen, Jenna Evans, Fay Cowling, Kgomotso Rapoo (c), Sarah Nettleton, Lehlohonolo Meso, Kirstie Thomson
South Western Districts Women
In South African women’s domestic cricket, the South Western Districts Women, also called the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers, play for the South Western Districts area. They participated in the CSA Women’s T20 Challenge and the CSA Women’s One-Day Cup as well. The club was founded in the 2005–06 season and has made significant strides, notably winning Pool A in the 2021–22 season to earn its maiden trip to the Top 6.
They defeated Western Province Women by 75 runs in the CSA Women Pro50 Series Female Cricket in the 2025–2026 season. Martelize van der Merwe is the team’s coach, while Jane Winster is the captain. The Oudtshoorn Recreation Ground serves as their home field.
South Western Districts Women Squad: Meike De Ridder, Lara Maritz, Mochelle May, Nadine Moodley, Jana Nell, Julia Hoal, A Nyovane, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg, Michaela Andrews, J Saayman, V Bonya, Jané Winster (c), Khayakazi Mathe, Gail Abrahams, Annerie Dercksen.
Titans Women
One of the strongest teams in the CSA Women’s Pro50 Series and CSA Women’s T20 Challenge is the Titans Women, who play domestic cricket for the Gauteng province of South Africa. They are a part of the larger Titans cricket team and are based at Centurion Park in Pretoria.
Notable players like Suné Luus and Mignon du Preez have come from the team’s long history. In order to generate talent at the national level, their development programs serve all levels, from under-13 to senior teams. The Titans Women are dedicated to supporting women’s cricket and attaining success in domestic tournaments.
Titans Women Squad: Tiani van der Heuvel, Christelle van der Schyff, Simone Lourens, Ricea Coetzer, Katie Prior, L Madisha, R Maharaj, Pura Andreou, Alysia Rudolph, Amogelang Maphangula, Eliz-mari Marx, Gandhi Jafta, Kay-Leigh Tapp, Masabata Klaas, Monalisa Legodi, Paulinah Mashishi, Robyn Searle (c), Tebogo Macheke, Chanel Venter, Sune Luus, Anne Bosc.
Western Province Women
One of the most successful teams in South Africa’s domestic women’s cricket history is the Western Province Women’s Cricket team, which plays for the Western Cape region. They are the most decorated team in all forms, having won nine CSA Women’s One-Day Cup titles and seven CSA Women’s T20 Challenge trophies since its founding in 1952.
The team is based in Cape Town and plays at the Old Mutual Sports Club Ground and Newlands Cricket Ground. They have remained a major force in South African women’s cricket under the direction of head coach Claire Terblanche. Notable players include the current captain, Leah Jones, as well as up-and-coming players like Kayla Reyneke and Jemma Botha.
Western Province Women Squad: Kelsey Adams, Saarah Smith, Kayla Reyneke, Babette de Leede, Faye Tunnicliffe, Lara Goodall, Dane van Niekerk, Yandiswa Mangele, Leah Jones (c), Jemma Botha, Caitlin Wyngaard, Tatum le Roux, Rifqah Esau, N Vezi Kbw, Oluhle Siyo, R Bomvana.
Free State Women
The Free State Women, often called Recon Tactical Free State, are a provincial women’s cricket team in South Africa. They play their home games at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, representing the province of the Free State. The CSA Women’s T20 Challenge and the CSA Women’s One-Day Cup are among its competitions.
In the T20 format, they finished third in 2016–17 and 2019–20, despite the fact that they have yet to win any major domestic trophy. Important recent advancements include being promoted to Division 1 and being assigned up to 11 professional players starting in the 2023–24 season under the professional domestic framework.
Free State Women Squad: Yolandi Potgieter, Izel Cilliers, Luyanda Nzuza, Anica Swart, Verunissa Reddy, Zintle Kula, Elandri Janse van Rensburg, Gizelle van Rensburg, G Erasmus, Evodia Yekile, Lucian Swartz, Jameelah Shaikjee, Miane Smit, Mampe Ntsane.
Conclusion: CSA Women’s Pro50 Series 2025/26 To Feature Six Competing Teams!
The CSA Women Pro50 Series 2025/26 plays a crucial role in the growth of South African women’s cricket. It continues to nurture young talent while maintaining high standards of competition across all participating teams. Players are encouraged to raise their skill and consistency levels since the competition upholds rigorous performance criteria.
It guarantees a consistent supply of talented cricket players for international competition and acts as a major talent pool for the selection of national teams. The series supports the advancement of women’s cricket nationwide and fortifies its base via its structure and competition.
