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Masabata Klaas

Masabata Klaas is a seasoned South African cricketer known for her right-arm medium pace bowling. She is an inspirational figure in women's cricket, having overcome personal challenges, including taking time off to raise her daughter, to establish a successful international career. 

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Full Name
Masabata Marie Klaas
Born
3 February 1991
Birthplace
Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium pace
Height
5 ft 0 in (152 cm)
Place Of Birth
Botshabelo
Country
South Africa
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 5th T20I Women T20 March 25, 2026 6 16 0 0 37.50
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 1st T20I Women T20 March 15, 2026 6 3 1 0 200.00
South Western Districts Women vs Titans Women · 30th Match List A March 7, 2026 5 3 1 0 166.67
Lions Women vs Titans Women · 27th Match List A February 28, 2026 18 25 3 0 72.00
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women · 3rd T20I Women T20 February 16, 2026 1 3 0 0 33.33
Titans Women vs South Western Districts Women · 13th Match Women T20 November 21, 2025 8 12 0 0 66.67

Matches

New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
306/7
Result
240/10
NZ-W won by 66 runs April 4, 2026 3:30 am
South Africa Women South Africa Women
New Zealand Women New Zealand Women
South Africa Women South Africa Women
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Career Statistics

  • WODIs: Approx. 87 matches, 84 wickets, best bowling of 4/25.

  • WT20Is: Approx. 68 matches, 43 wickets, best bowling of 4/21.

  • WTests: 2 matches, 3 wickets.

Notable Records And Awards

  • ODI Hat-Trick: In May 2019, she became only the second South African woman to take a hat-trick in a Women's ODI (WODI) match, achieved against Pakistan.

  • National Contract: Awarded a national contract by Cricket South Africa ahead of the 2018–19 season, which she has held since.

  • World Cup Participation: Represented South Africa in multiple ICC tournaments, including the 2018, 2020 T20 World Cups, and the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup.

International Debuts

  • WODI (Women's One-Day International): 6 October 2010 vs. Sri Lanka Women

  • WT20I (Women's Twenty20 International): 14 October 2010 vs. Netherlands Women

  • WTest (Women's Test): 15 February 2024 vs. Australia Women 

Major Teams

  • South Africa Women (National team)
  • Free State Women
  • North West Women
  • Northerns Women (Fidelity Titans)