Proteas Women ready for ODI tri-series opener against India in Colombo

India already have a victory under the belt after thrashing hosts Sri Lanka by nine wicket on Sunday.

Wolvaardt and her charges have been in Colombo the last few days finalising preparations under head coach  Mandla Mashimbyi, who will take charge in his first full series.

The skipper said: "We've had some good prep. We had some camps during the last couple of months where we did scenario-type stuff to replicate the game time that we didn't have.

"It's been a good few days (in Colombo). We mainly used the time to get used to conditions and the heat, especially. It's been very hot and humid here, a lot different to what we're used to at home, where it's a bit cooler at the moment.

"The cricket conditions as well, getting used to the ground, and spending some time in the nets has been good, and we are ready to go tomorrow."

Wolvaardt added: "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. For me, I'm just wanting to spend as much time in the middle as I can in the subcontinent before the main event in India.

"Batting time in the subcontinent is something that you can't really replicate at home, and for the players it will just be about conditions and spending as much time in the middle as we can."

When asked about the importance of the tour and the tools that the team has to achieve success against strong opposition, Wolvaardt highlighted the value of the three-team ODI tournament as well as the bowling options available to her.

The series is seen as good preparation heading into the ODI World Cup that will take in India later this year.

Wolvaardt said: "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."