Who is Marizanne Kapp?
Marizanne Kapp is a South African International Cricketer, Who plays for the South African Women’s Team. Later on, while playing she took a hat trick. And became the First Cricketer who had taken a hat-trick in a Women’s T20 international.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Marizanne Kapp |
| Date of birth | January 4, 1990 |
| Place of birth | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Other name | Kappie |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Height | 173 cm |
| Weight | NA |
| Eye Colour | NA |
| Hair Colour | NA |
| Debut (International) | WTest: Nov 16, 2014 vs India (W) WODI: Mar 10, 2009 vs Australia (W) WT20I: Jun 16, 2009 vs Australia (W) |
| Age | 34 (as of March 3, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | South African |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Dane van Niekerk |
| Education | NA |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Notable cases | NA |
| Personal life (publicly known) | Married to fellow South African cricketer Dane van Niekerk |
Early-life
Marizanne Kapp was born on January 4, 1990, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape in South Africa. She is a multi-talented woman and she represents her county in Netball, Biathlon, and Lifesaving. Later on, Marizanne Kapp and her spouse Dane van Niekerk included in the Eastern Province Cricket Academy. They are trained alongside male cricketers.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Marizanne Kapp |
| Date of birth | January 4, 1990 |
| Place of birth | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Parents | Information not publicly available |
| Siblings | Information not publicly available |
| Spouse | Dane van Niekerk |
| Education | Information not publicly available |
| Introduced to cricket | Played with her brother at a young age |
| Formal Cricket Journey Began | Joined Eastern Province Women’s team at age 12 |
Career
Marizanne Kapp is a South African cricketer. Who has played across all three formats of the game, establishing herself as a vital part of the national team. Debuting in 2009, she has garnered recognition for her all-round abilities. She excelled both as a pace bowler and a reliable lower-middle-order batter. Later on, while playing she took a hat trick. And became the First Cricketer who had taken a hat-trick in a Women’s T20 international. Throughout her career, Kapp has achieved numerous accolades, including being named the ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year in 2017 and the prestigious Wisden Cricketer of the Year award in 2019.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Debut (International) | WTest: Nov 16, 2014 vs India (W) WODI: Mar 10, 2009 vs Australia (W) WT20I: Jun 16, 2009 vs Australia (W) |
| Teams played for | South Africa (national team), Titans (domestic), Hobart Hurricanes (WTCL) |
| Playing role | All-rounder (batting: right-handed, bowling: right-arm medium fast) |
| Statistics (as of March 3, 2024) | Tests: 5 matches, 152 runs, 22 wickets ODIs: 148 matches, 1846 runs, 144 wickets T20Is: 164 matches, 1202 runs, 97 wickets |
| Major achievements | Won the Women’s Cricket World Cup with South Africa in 2022 Holds the record for the most wickets by a South African cricketer in Women’s ODIs Numerous other individual and team accolades throughout her career |
Family
Marizanne Kapp was born on January 4, 1990, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape in South Africa. The name of her parents is not available because she wants to keep it private. She married Dane van Niekerk in 2018.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 4, 1990 |
| Place of birth | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Parents | Information not publicly available |
| Siblings | Information not publicly available |
| Spouse | Dane van Niekerk |
Relationship
Marizanne Kapp was in love with her captain and later on, they got married (Dane van Niekerk).