Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp, born on January 4, 1990, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, is one of the finest all-rounders in women's cricket. She bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast and has been a cornerstone of the South African national team since her international debut in 2009. Renowned for her all-round capabilities, Kapp became the first South African woman to score a World Cup century and also the first to take a hat-trick in a T20 International. Her career has been marked by numerous milestones, including several four-wicket hauls and crucial contributions with the bat.

Kapp has played a vital role in South Africa's rise on the world stage, being part of squads that reached semi-finals of major tournaments like the 2017 Women's World Cup and the 2020 T20 World Cup. Domestically and in franchise leagues, she has been a key player for teams including Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), Oval Invincibles in The Hundred, and Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL). With more than 3500 international runs and over 200 wickets, Marizanne Kapp’s explosive pace bowling, dependable middle-order batting, and match-winning performances have established her as a true legend and inspiration in women's cricket.