Sterre Kalis

Sterre Laurien Kalis is a world-class, prolific top-order batter who stands as one of the most decorated and internationally renowned figures in the history of Netherlands women’s cricket. Born on August 30, 1999, in Den Haag (The Hague), she made her senior international debut for the Netherlands in 2014 at the age of 14, followed by her official Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) debut against the United Arab Emirates in July 2018. Operating as an elegant right-handed batter and a handy right-arm medium bowler, Kalis etched her name into the global record books in June 2019 during a T20I against Germany, where she smashed a spectacular, unbeaten 126 runs off 76 balls. This monumental knock equaled the record for the highest individual score in a WT20I at the time and firmly established her as an elite, frontline run-scorer on the European circuit.

Beyond her spectacular international achievements, Kalis has carved out a highly successful professional career as a overseas star across the competitive English domestic and franchise structures. Her elite technical skill and heavy scoring consistency earned her a coveted professional contract with the Northern Diamonds, where she played a vital role in clinching the prestigious 2022 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy title at Lord's. She later made a high-profile move to the South East Stars and secured regular stints in the marquee Women's Hundred competition, representing teams like the Northern Superchargers, Birmingham Phoenix, and Trent Rockets. For the national side, she remains a vital batting anchor, routinely spearheading the top order through high-stakes assignments like the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers. Armed with immense big-match composure and an extensive range of strokes, Kalis continues to be a central pillar driving Dutch cricket aspirations on the world map.