The year 2023 has been remarkable for women’s cricket, encompassing events like the World Cup, the inaugural WPL, and international games like the Ashes. Exciting tournaments still lie ahead, such as the thrilling Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia, the electrifying Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and the groundbreaking The Hundred tournament in England. Women cricketers have been showcasing their talent on the global stage, with South African players leaving their mark and contributing to the leagues’ success and growth. Let’s explore what’s in store for the remainder of 2023.
First up is The Hundred, where Dane’s Oval Invincibles will aim for a third victory. South African players participating in this year’s edition include Dané van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnim Ismail, Lizelle Lee, and Chloé Tryon.
Following that is the WCPL, set to take place in Barbados and Trinidad. South Africans Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Mignon du Preez, and Shabnim Ismail will be participating. The tournament is scheduled from 31 August to 10 September 2023. It is worth noting that if Kapp is playing in this tournament, it implies she may not be traveling with the Proteas Women’s team for their tour to Karachi, Pakistan, scheduled from 1 to 14 September.
WBBL|09 is set to commence on 19 October and reach its climax with a weekend decider on Saturday, 2 December. The anticipation surrounding the tournament is heightened by the introduction of a new draft exclusively for overseas players. Fans are eager to know if Lizelle Lee will be included in a team for the upcoming season. As for the participation of other South African players, it’s difficult to determine the exact number at this moment. However, it’s worth considering that scheduling conflicts may arise for South African players due to their involvement in national team commitments.
