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Marizanne Kapp scripts history in World Cup with most ODI matches for South Africa Women

Debashis Sarangi

Marizanne Kapp in action [Source: AFP]Marizanne Kapp in action [Source: AFP]

In a remarkable achievement, legendary cricketer Marizanne Kapp has become the cricketer with the most ODI appearances for South Africa in Women's cricket history. She unlocked the landmark during South Africa Women's ongoing World Cup encounter against New Zealand at Holkar Stadium in Indore and received a memento for the outstanding feat. 

Kapp beats Du Preez to become SA's most capped player in Women's ODIs

South Africa Women's World Cup match against New Zealand is Marizanne Kapp's 155th appearance in One-Day Internationals. Thus, she broke the record of Mignon du Preez, who was South Africa's most-capped player in the format before her with 154 outings. 

Most matches for South Africa in Women's ODIs

  • Marizanne Kapp - 155*
  • Mignon du Preez - 154
  • Sune Luus - 136
  • Trisha Chetty - 134
  • Shabnim Ismail - 127

As mentioned above, Marizanne Kapp has currently the most games for South Africa, while Du Preez, Luus, Trisha Chetty and Shabnim Ismail claim the subsequent positions on the list. 

Marizanne Kapp in Women's ODIs: A legacy beyond numbers

A lethal fast bowler and a destructive middle order batter, Marizanne Kapp made her ODI debut for South Africa Women in a high-voltage clash against Australia way back in 2009. She has showcased her all-round excellence for the Proteas Women in the 50-over format, scoring 3307 runs and scalping 169 wickets. 

Unarguably the greatest all-rounder from South Africa in Women's cricket, Kapp has been an integral part of the white-ball teams besides plying her trade in several marquee T20 leagues, including the WPL. 

Marizanne Kapp give SA-W a great start vs NZ-W

The talismanic all-rounder had a great start to her landmark ODI game, scalping the key wicket of Suzie Bates on the very first delivery of the match. Kapp trapped Bates plumb in front, as the New Zealand ace registered her second successive duck in the Women's World Cup. As of writing, the White Ferns were 40 for one in 11.3 overs, with Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr batting on 12* and 21*, respectively.