player background
player background

Tumi Sekhukhune

Tumi Sphindile Sekhukhune is a South African international cricketer, a right-arm medium-fast bowler known for her control, seam movement, and ability to contain runs, often used as a second-change bowler for the Proteas Women's team, with a strong presence in T20Is and ODIs, and she emerged from Daveyton, South Africa, through the KFC Mini Cricket program. Born November 21, 1998, she's a left-handed bat and a vital part of the next generation of SA pace bowlers, overcoming early career setbacks like injuries to become a consistent performer. 

More
Full Name
Tumi Sphindile Sekhukhune.
Born
21 November 1998
Nickname
Stumza
Birthplace
Daveyton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Left-handed bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
Place Of Birth
Daveyton, Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
More

Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women · Match 2 Women T20 June 6, 2026 1 3 0 0 33.33
South Africa Women vs India Women · 4th T20I Women T20 April 25, 2026 4 3 1 0 133.33
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 3rd ODI Women ODI April 4, 2026 8 11 0 0 72.73
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 1st ODI Women ODI March 29, 2026 6 6 1 0 100.00
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women · 5th T20I Women T20 March 25, 2026 3 9 0 0 33.33
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women · 3rd ODI Women ODI March 1, 2026 17 22 3 0 77.27

Career Statistics

Format  Matches Wickets Bowling Average Best Bowling in Innings
WTest 2 2 73.50 1/70
WODI 31 24 44.29 2/20
WT20I 39 38 20.42 3/20

Records And Awards

  • Awards: Named the International Women's Newcomer of the Year at Cricket South Africa's annual awards ceremony in August 2019.

  • Major Tournaments: Represented South Africa in various tournaments, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and the Commonwealth Games.

  • Career Highlights: Known for her control and ability to swing the ball, often deployed in middle overs to contain runs and take key wickets. 

International Debuts

  • WODI (Women's One Day International): September 16, 2018, against West Indies Women in Bridgetown.

  • WT20I (Women's Twenty20 International): September 24, 2018, against West Indies Women at the same venue.

  • WTest (Women's Test): June 27, 2022, against England Women in Taunton. 

Major Teams Represented

  • South Africa Women (national team).
  • Easterns Women.
  • North West Women.
  • Central Gauteng Lions (Lions Women).
  • Brisbane Heat (Women's Big Bash League team).