Marizanne Kapp is a world-class all-rounder and one of the most valuable players in the history of South African cricket. A genuine three-dimensional star, Kapp is a right-arm seam bowler of the highest quality, a destructive and dependable batter, and an brilliant fielder. She is the ultimate big-game player, renowned for delivering match-winning performances when the pressure is at its peak, a trait that has earned her the nickname ‘The Rock’.

With the ball, she is renowned for her impeccable line and length, the ability to swing the ball both ways, and a deadly slower ball. She can open the bowling or be a first-change weapon. With the bat, she has evolved into a genuine top-order force, capable of scoring blistering centuries in ODIs and providing explosive finishes in T20s. Her innings in the 2022 World Cup final is the stuff of legend, a breathtaking century against the best attack in the world.

Kapp’s experience and success in leagues worldwide have made her a cricketing genius. Her partnership with her wife, Dane van Niekerk, was a cornerstone of The Proteas for years. Now, as a senior leader, Marizanne Kapp’s intensity, skill, and unwavering competitiveness make her the heart and soul of the team, inspiring her teammates to greater heights.