Marizanne Kapp Reaches 150 WODIs – Joins South Africa’s Elite

Marizanne Kapp Joins South Africa’s WODI Elite

All-rounder reaches 150 WODI milestone, enters exclusive club with Mignon du Preez

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In a remarkable career milestone, South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has joined an exclusive club of her country’s women’s cricket greats by playing her 150th Women’s One Day International (WODI). This achievement places her alongside former teammate Mignon du Preez (154 WODIs) in South Africa’s elite list of most-capped women’s ODI players.

Historic Achievement

Kapp reached this landmark during South Africa’s recent match, further cementing her status as one of the most consistent and valuable players in women’s international cricket. Her journey to 150 WODIs showcases not just longevity but sustained excellence in the women’s game.

Career Beginnings

ODI Debut

10 March 2009

vs Australia
Newcastle

T20I Debut

16 June 2009

vs Australia
Taunton

Test Debut

16 November 2014

vs India
Mysore

South Africa’s WODI Legends

The following players have represented South Africa in the most Women’s One Day International matches:

Mignon du Preez

154 WODIs

2007-2022

Marizanne Kapp

150 WODIs

2009-Present

Trisha Chetty

134 WODIs

2007-2022

Sune Luus

131 WODIs

2012-Present

Shabnim Ismail

127 WODIs

2007-2022

Kapp’s Complete Career Statistics

Marizanne Kapp’s numbers across formats demonstrate her all-round capabilities:

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	4	8	1	395	150	56.42	654	60.39	1	2	63	0	2
ODIs	150	128	36	3,116	114	33.86	4,100	76.00	3	15	302	19	34
T20Is	113	94	18	1,622	75	21.34	1,541	105.25	0	5	146	19	18

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w
Tests	4	4	288	89	1	1/22	1/22	89.00	1.85	288.0	0	0
ODIs	150	139	6,399	4,039	164	5/45	5/45	24.62	3.81	38.7	4	1
T20Is	113	99	1,986	1,831	88	4/6	4/6	20.80	5.53	22.5	1	0

Franchise Cricket Achievements

Women’s Premier League

Delhi Capitals

362 runs & 28 wickets in 24 matches

The Hundred

Oval Invincibles

Player of the Match in two finals (2021, 2022)

Women’s Big Bash

Sydney Sixers/Scorchers

1,361 runs & 133 wickets

150

WODIs Played

2nd most for South Africa

3,116

WODI Runs

3 centuries, 15 fifties

164

WODI Wickets

Best: 5/45, Econ: 3.81

Record-Breaking Achievements

Only SA woman with 3,000+ runs & 150+ wickets in ODIs 1
Highest Test score by SA woman (150) 2
First SA woman to take T20I hat-trick 3

Fastest 150 in Women’s Tests (212 balls) 4
ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year (2017) 5
Highest % of team runs in Test innings (52.81%) 6

Historic Note: Kapp is the only player in women’s cricket history to score 150+ in Tests while also taking 150+ wickets in ODIs.

The Road Ahead

At 33 years old and still at the peak of her powers, Kapp has a realistic chance of surpassing du Preez’s record of 154 WODIs to become South Africa’s most-capped women’s ODI player. With important tournaments coming up, including another ODI World Cup cycle, Kapp’s experience will be vital for South Africa’s ambitions.

Her achievement serves as inspiration for the next generation of South African women cricketers, proving that with dedication and consistent performances, records are within reach. As Kapp herself said after reaching the milestone: “I’m just grateful for every opportunity to represent my country. The numbers will take care of themselves if you focus on contributing to the team’s success.”

Marizanne Kapp’s Career at a Glance

Full Name: Marizanne Kapp
Born: 4 January 1990, Port Elizabeth
Batting Style: Right-handed batter
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
Major Teams: South Africa, Sydney Sixers, Oval Invincibles, Delhi Capitals

ODI Debut: 10 March 2009 vs Australia
Test Debut: 16 November 2014 vs India
T20I Debut: 16 June 2009 vs Australia
WODI Runs: 3,116 (Avg 33.86)
WODI Wickets: 164 (Avg 24.62)

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