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Central Gauteng Women's Cricket Team
The Central Gauteng women's cricket team, also known as Central Gauteng Lions and previously known as Southern Transvaal women's cricket team, Transvaal women's cricket team and Gauteng women's cricket team, is the women's representative cricket team for part of the South African province of Gauteng. They compete in the Women's Provincial Programme and the CSA Women's Provincial T20 Competition. History The side first competed in the Simon Trophy in 1951–52, as Southern Transvaal, competing in the tournament until 1986–87. They then joined the Inter-Provincial Tournament for its inaugural season in 1995–96, as Transvaal, before becoming known as Gauteng in 1997–98. The side became Central Gauteng in 2019–20, and has also been known as Lions, in conjunction with the men's team. They have competed in Provincial One-Day Tournament ever since their first appearance, winning the title once, in 2004–05. That season, they finished second in Group B to qualify for the kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yolani Fourie
Yolani Fourie (born 12 October 1989) is a South African cricketer who currently plays for Central Gauteng. She plays as a right-arm off break bowler. She appeared in one Test match, 15 One Day Internationals and 10 Twenty20 Internationals for South Africa between 2014 and 2018. In November 2018, she was added to South Africa's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies. In September 2019, she was named in the F van der Merwe XI squad for the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 Super League The Women's T20 Super League is a women's domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by Cricket South Africa. The tournament began in September 2019, with four teams taking part; these teams were renamed for a second competition in December 2 ... in South Africa. References External links * * 1989 births Living people Cricketers from Cape Town South African women cricketers South Africa women Test cricketers South Africa women One Day I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wicket-keeper
The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being watchful of the batsman and ready to take a catch, stump the batsman out and run out a batsman when occasion arises. The wicket-keeper is the only member of the fielding side permitted to wear gloves and external leg guards. The role of the keeper is governed by Law 27 of the Laws of Cricket. Stance Initially, during the bowling of the ball the wicket-keeper crouches in a full squatting position but partly stands up as the ball is received. Australian wicket-keeper Sammy Carter (1878 to 1948) was the first to squat on his haunches rather than bend over from the waist (stooping). Purposes The keeper's major function is to stop deliveries that pass the batsman (in order to prevent runs being scored as 'byes'), but he can also attempt to dismiss the batsman in various ways: * The most common dismissal effected by the keeper is for him to '' catch'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bev Brentnall
Beverley Anne Brentnall (born 21 February 1936) is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper. She appeared in 10 Test matches and 5 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1966 and 1973. She was New Zealand's first ODI captain, leading them at the 1973 World Cup. Three of the five ODIs in which Brentnall captained were won by her team. She played domestic cricket for North Shore, as well as playing three matches for Middlesex Middlesex (; abbreviation: Middx) is a Historic counties of England, historic county in South East England, southeast England. Its area is almost entirely within the wider urbanised area of London and mostly within the Ceremonial counties of ... in 1964 and playing in South Africa in the 1970s, including for Southern Transvaal. Career highlights 1966 tour to England. Conceded only 1 bye in the 3 Test series. Scored 84 not out, 2nd Test, 2nd innings at Edgbaston. 1969 v England at Auckland. 5 dismissals in an innings (3c 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulcie Wood
Dulcie Wood is a South African former cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper. She appeared in one Test match for South Africa in 1961, against England. She played domestic cricket for Southern Transvaal. She made appearances against England during the 1960–61 tour for both South African XI and Southern Transvaal before replacing Patricia Klesser as wicket-keeper for the fourth Test. After scoring duck Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfamilies, they are a form ...s in both the tour matches, she batted at number ten in the Test match. She scored three runs before South Africa declared; the match ended a draw. References External links * * Living people Date of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorna Ward
Lorna Grace Ward (born 3 June 1939) is a South African former cricketer who played as a right-arm pace bowler. She appeared in seven Test matches for South Africa between 1960 and 1972, taking 27 wickets including three five-wicket hauls. She is South Africa's leading wicket-taker in women's Test cricket. She played domestic cricket for Natal and Southern Transvaal. Test career England 1960–61 Playing in South Africa's first Test against the touring English side, Ward was the third South African to be run out in the first-innings as they posted a total of 211. Bowling in the reply, Ward took four wickets in the first innings to help restrict the English to 187 runs, giving South Africa a small first-innings lead. In a second innings in which South Africa captain Sheelagh Nefdt was criticised for not declaring earlier, Ward made 17 runs in support of her captain as they added an unbeaten 52 for the ninth-wicket. Ward was wicket-less in the fourth innings as England chas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne Van Mentz
Yvonne van Mentz is a South African former cricketer who played as an all-rounder. She appeared in four Test matches for South Africa in 1960 and 1961, all against England. She scored South African's first century in Women's Test cricket, with 105 * in the fourth Test of the series. She played domestic cricket for Southern Transvaal and Natal. Career All of van Mentz's appearances for South Africa occurred during the England women's cricket team tour of South Africa in 1960–61. She first faced England during a warm-up match for the touring side, appearing for Southern Transvaal. Batting as part of the top order, she top-scored for her side, scoring nine fours as part of her 68 runs. She also opened the bowling for Southern Transvaal, but bowled for 15 overs without taking a wicket. In the first Test against England, she batted at number seven, and made scores of 11 and 15 in the two innings. She also claimed three wickets in the match. After playing for a South African X ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean McNaughton
Jean Fay Field (; born 10 April 1936) is a South African former cricketer who played as a right-arm medium-fast bowler. She appeared in three Test matches for South Africa in 1960 and 1961, all against England. She was the first South African woman to take a five-wicket haul in a Test match. She played domestic cricket for Southern Transvaal. Career Part of the Southern Transvaal women's cricket team, McNaughton made her first appearance on the English tour in 1960–61 for her club side. Batting at number five, she scored 15 runs in 22 minutes. In the English innings, she only bowled four overs, taking no wickets and conceding 22 runs. Playing in South Africa's first Test match she made a pair, becoming only the second woman, after England's player/manager Netta Rheinberg in 1949, to do so on debut. She also remained wicket-less in the match, bowling a total of nine overs. She did not play in the second Test, and scored one run in each of her two innings for South Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Hurly
Eileen Mary Ann Hurly (born 6 May 1932) is a South African former cricketer who played as a batter. She appeared in four Test matches for South Africa between in 1960 and 1961, all against England, scoring 240 runs including a top-score of 96 * in her first Test. She was particularly strong playing the square cut. She played domestic cricket for Southern Transvaal. Career Born to James William, Eileen Hurly attended the Dominican Convent in Benoni. During her first league match in 1947, aged only 13, she hit the first recorded century in women's cricket in South Africa. She made her provincial debut for Southern Transvaal later that year. She continued to set records, and in 1953/54, she made the first recorded inter-provincial century, scoring 106 *. During the English tour of South Africa, Hurly was South Africa's most prolific run-scorer, consistently out-scoring her teammates. In each of the first three Tests of the series she top-scored for South Africa in the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela Hollett
Pamela Hollett is a South African former cricketer who played as an all-rounder. She appeared in four Test matches for South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri ... between in 1960 and 1961, all against England, scoring 71 runs in her seven innings. She played domestic cricket for Southern Transvaal. References External links * * Living people Date of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) South African women cricketers South Africa women Test cricketers Central Gauteng women cricketers {{SouthAfrica-cricket-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Cairncross
Barbara Cairncross is a South African former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter. She appeared in three Test matches for South Africa in 1960 and 1961, all against England, scoring 65 runs in her six innings. She played domestic cricket for Southern Transvaal. Cairncross made her first appearance in the series against England for South African XI Women, opening the innings alongside captain Joy Irwin. After making a duck in the first-innings, she scored 27 in the second, putting on 53 for the first-wicket with Irwin. In the subsequent tour match, she captained a Southern Transvaal side that included five players who would go on to play Test cricket for South Africa. Opening the batting once more, with Eileen Hurly this time, Cairncross fell for 17 as her side could only muster 147 runs, rescued by 68 from Yvonne van Mentz. In the second innings, needing 59 to avoid defeat, Cairncross remained 48 * as the match was drawn. On South Africa's Test debut, Cairncross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirstie Thomson
Kirstie Thomson (born 21 October 1988) is a South African cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She made 9 One Day International and 6 Twenty20 International appearances for South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the ... between 2009 and 2011. She plays domestic cricket for Central Gauteng. In April 2021, she was part of the South African Emerging Women's squad that toured Bangladesh. References External links * * 1988 births Living people Cricketers from Johannesburg South African women cricketers South Africa women One Day International cricketers South Africa women Twenty20 International cricketers Central Gauteng women cricketers {{SouthAfrica-cricket-bio-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonkhululeko Thabethe
Nonkhululeko Peaceful Thabethe (born 1 September 1992) is a South African cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She has appeared in one Test match, one One Day International and one Twenty20 International for South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the ..., all against India in 2014. She earned her first cap in all three formats of international cricket in the space of fourteen days. She plays domestic cricket for Central Gauteng. References External links * * Living people 1992 births Cricketers from Johannesburg South African women cricketers South Africa women Test cricketers South Africa women One Day International cricketers South Africa women Twenty20 International cricketers Central Gauteng women crickete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
