South Africa Women's Team Captains



South Africa Women's Team Captains (X.com/@LauraWolvaardt)South Africa Women's Team Captains (X.com/@LauraWolvaardt)

South African women's team, similar to their counterpart, men's team, has always been the underdogs in global cricket. They started their journey in 1960s, against England, becoming the fourth team to play at that level (after Australia, England, and New Zealand).

Through the years, many captains have shown their grit and determination. In this article, let's take a look at South Africa Women's Team Captains over the years.

South Africa Women Cricket Team Captain​ - ODI

South Africa Women Cricket Team Captain​ - ODI (X.com/@LauraWolvaardt)South Africa Women Cricket Team Captain​ - ODI (X.com/@LauraWolvaardt)

Player
Year
Matches
Won
Win Percentage
Laura Wolvaardt2021–2025321650.00%
Chloe Tryon2017–20255360.00%
Sune Luus2017–2022341955.88%
Lizelle Lee2016100.00%
Dane van Niekerk2016–2021502958.00%
Dinesha Devnarain20165360.00%
Mignon du Preez2011–2016462452.17%
Alicia Smith2009100.00%
Sunette Loubser20097342.85%
Cri-Zelda Brits2007–2011231669.56%

South Africa Women Captain​ - T20I

Player
Year
Matches
Won
Win Percentage
Nadine de Klerk2024100.00%
Tazmin Brits2023100.00%
Laura Wolvaardt2023–2025301240.00%
Sune Luus2019–2023341750.00%
Chloe Tryon2018–20247342.85%
Dinesha Devnarain20162150.00%
Dane van Niekerk2014–2021301550.00%
Mignon du Preez2011–2016502448.00%
Alicia Smith2009100.00%
Sunette Loubser2009500.00%
Cri-Zelda Brits2007–201012325.00%

FAQs: South Africa Women's Captain

Q.1. Who is the captain of the South Africa women's team?

Ans. Laura Wolvaardt is the current captain of the South Africa women's team. 

Q.2. Who is the Hindu player in South Africa?

Ans. Keshav Maharaj is an Indian origin South African player. Notably, he openly practices Hinduism, often displaying the symbol ‘Om’. 

Q.3. What is Laura Wolvaardt known for?

Ans. Laura Wolvaardt is a talented South African cricketer renowned for her elegant batting style and sharp cricketing acumen. She is famously known for her classical cover drive.