Coronations (women's cricket)

Coronations, previously known as Devnarain XI, are a South African women's cricket team that compete in the Women's T20 Super League. The team has no geographical base, instead being made up of some of the best players from across South Africa.[1] They are captained by Nadine de Klerk and coached by Adele van Eck.[2] They have won two T20 Super League tournaments, in 2019 and 2020–21.

Coronations
Personnel
CaptainNadine de Klerk
CoachAdele van Eck
Team information
Colours  Black
Founded2019
History
WSL wins2

History

Coronations were first formed in 2019 to compete in the Women's T20 Super League, a tournament designed to provide more competitive cricket to the best players in South Africa. For the first edition of the tournament, the side was named after its coach, Dinesha Devnarain, becoming Devnarain XI. They were captained by Mignon du Preez.[3] Devnarain XI were the inaugural winners of the Super League, winning all three of their matches.[4] Their most notable performance game in their final match, with Faye Tunnicliffe hitting 106* in a 102 run victory over F van der Merwe XI.[5]

For the following edition of the tournament, which took place two months later in December 2019, the side was named Coronations. van Niekerk and Devnarain were retained as captain and coach, respectively.[6] The side won two of their three matches, and finished second overall on Net Run Rate.[7]

The third edition of the tournament took place in December 2020. Adele van Eck became coach of the side, and picked Nadine de Klerk as captain in the draft that took place prior to the competition, along with fellow South Africa stars Laura Wolvaardt and Ayabonga Khaka.[2] Coronations went on to win the tournament, winning two out of three of their matches and edging out Thistles on Net Run Rate.[8] Woolvardt was the second leading run-scorer in the tournament, including making 61 in the side's 6 run victory over Duchesses.[9][10] Coronations are therefore the most successful side in the history of the Women's T20 Super League, with two title wins.

Players

Current squad

Based on squad for the 2020–21 season. Players in bold have international caps.[2]

Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
Izelle Cilliers South Africa (1997-05-12) 12 May 1997Right-handedRight-arm off break
Laura Wolvaardt South Africa (1999-04-26) 26 April 1999Right-handedRight-arm medium
All-rounders
Nadine de Klerk South Africa (2000-01-16) 16 January 2000Right-handedRight-arm mediumCaptain
Kgomotso Rapoo South AfricaUnknownRight-handedRight-arm leg break
Kirstie Thomson South Africa (1988-10-21) 21 October 1988Right-handedRight-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
Tazmin Brits South Africa (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991Right-handed–
Verunissa Reddy South AfricaUnknownRight-handed–
Bowlers
Ayabonga Khaka South Africa (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast
Zintle Kula South AfricaUnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
Madison Landsman South AfricaUnknownRight-handedRight-arm leg break
Nonkululeko Mlaba South Africa (2000-06-27) 27 June 2000Right-handedSlow left-arm orthodox
Raisibe Ntozakhe South Africa (1996-11-29) 29 November 1996Right-handedRight-arm off break
Jane Winster South Africa (1994-07-15) 15 July 1994Right-handedRight-arm off break

Seasons

Women's T20 Super League
Season League standings Notes
P W L T A/C Pts Pos
2019 3300061st Champions
2019–20 3210042nd
2020–21 3210041st Champions

Honours

References
  1. "CSA launches inaugural Women's T20 Super League". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. "WSL 3.0: All you need to Know - Women's Super League – Teams , Fixtures and Player Squads". CricketWorld. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  3. "CSA launches inaugural Women's T20 Super League". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  4. "Women's T20 Super League 2019/20". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  5. "D Devnarain's XI v F van der Merwe's XI, 8 September 2019". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  6. "CSA launches Women's Super League". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  7. "Women's Super League 2019/20". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  8. "Women's T20 Super League 2020/21". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  9. "Batting and Fielding in Women's T20 Super League 2020/21 (Ordered by Runs)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  10. "Coronations v Duchesses, 14 December 2020". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
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