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Marizanne Kapp: a world-class South African all-rounder

Marizanne Kapp is a world-class South African all-rounder, a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler, known for her fiery pace and powerful hitting, playing for South Africa Women in all formats, and featuring in leagues like the WBBL (Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Stars) and WPL (Delhi Capitals). Key highlights include her Test century (150 vs England), T20I hat-trick, and being a pivotal player in South Africa's rise, including reaching their first World Cup final in 2023. 

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Full Name
Marizanne Kapp
Place Of Birth
Port Elizabeth, Cape Province
Born
January 04, 1990
Height
5 ft 7 in
Nickname
Kappie
Jersey No.
7
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right arm Medium
Role
Allrounder
Husband
Danu00e9 Van Niekerk (cricketer)
Father
Pieter Kapp (businessman)
Mother
Nereda Lamprecht
Sister
Lee Zaan Seaman, Zania Nortje
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Hobbies
Kabega PS D.F Malherbe
Facebook
Twitter
Country
South Africa
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Cricket Polls

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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women · Match 10 Women T20 June 9, 2026 11 14 0 0 78.57
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women · Match 2 Women T20 June 6, 2026 3 5 0 0 60.00
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women · 3rd T20I Women T20 February 16, 2026 0 0 0 0 -
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women · 2nd T20I Women T20 February 13, 2026 9 8 1 0 112.50
Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women · Eliminator Women T20 February 3, 2026 4 3 1 0 133.33
Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women · Match 20 Women T20 February 1, 2026 0 5 0 0 0.00

Marizanne Kapp Debut In International Cricket

  • WTest– November 16 – 19, 2014 vs India (W) at Mysore
  • WODI– March 10, 2009 vs AUS WMN at Newcastle
  • WT20I- June 16, 2009 vs AUS WMN at Taunton

Marizanne Kapp Cricket & More

  • Current/Recent: South Africa Women, Delhi Capitals (WPL), Melbourne Stars (WBBL), London Spirit (The Hundred), Barbados Royals
  • Past: Sydney Sixers (WBBL), Perth Scorchers (WBBL), Sydney Thunder (WBBL), Surrey Stars, Eastern Province, Northerns, Oval Invincibles (The Hundred)

Marizanne Kapp Awards

  • First cricketer for South Africa to take a hat-trick in a Women’s Twenty20 International match.

Marizanne Kapp Personal Life

  • In July 2018, she married her teammate and captain of the South African Women’s cricket team Dane van Niekerk.

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FAQs About Marizanne Kapp

What is the nickname of Marizzane Kapp?

Kappie.

How may tests did Marizzane Kapp play?

2

Key Stats

  • ODI: Over 160 matches, over 3000 runs, over 180 wickets.

  • T20I: Over 110 matches, over 1500 runs, over 100 wickets.

  • WBBL: Leading wicket-taker in WBBL history. 

Career Highlights & Records

  • Test Cricket: Scored her maiden Test century (150) against England in 2022, South Africa's highest individual Test score.

  • T20I: Only South African woman with a T20I hat-trick.

  • WBBL: Key player for Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers, winning titles with both.

  • WPL: Bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 1.5 crore; vital to their back-to-back finals appearances.

  • All-Round Prowess: Known for her aggressive batting and lethal opening spells with the ball, earning Player of the Match awards in crucial games, like the FairBreak Invitational final (2022) and recent ICC events.