Lions wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso has been included in the Proteas’ 15-player squad for the home women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka.

The 16-year-old rose to prominence after an impressive performance at the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup held in South Africa last year, which saw her named as part of the Team of the Tournament.

The promising teenager was then selected for Team SA at the first-ever Women’s T20 competition at the 13th African Games in Ghana, with South Africa taking silver after reaching the final.

Meanwhile, all-rounder Annerie Dercksen and seamer Tumi Sekhukhune return to the Proteas squad for the T20I series that will be held from 27 March to 3 April in Benoni, Potchefstroom and East London.

The incoming trio replaces injured fast bowler Ayanda Hlubi, who is continuing her rehabilitation following a groin injury, with Mieke de Ridder and Delmi Tucker also not included for the shortest format of the tour.

The ODI squad will be announced during the T20I series.

Proteas Women T20I squad – Laura Wolvaardt (Titans, captain), Anneke Bosch (Titans), Tazmin Brits (Badgers), Nadine de Klerk (WP), Annerie Dercksen (Badgers), Sinalo Jafta (Lions), Marizanne Kapp (WP), Ayabonga Khaka (Lions), Masabata Klaas (Titans), Suné Luus (Titans), Eliz-Mari Marx (Titans), Karabo Meso (Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (Lions), Chloé Tryon (Lions).

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