Duchesses (women's cricket)

Duchesses, previously known as M van der Merwe 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 Suné Luus and coached by Martelize van der Merwe.[2] Their best T20 Super League finish came in the first edition of the tournament, 2019, when they were runners-up.

Duchesses
Personnel
CaptainSuné Luus
CoachMartelize van der Merwe
Team information
Colours  Red
Founded2019
History
WSL wins0

History

Duchesses 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, Martelize van der Merwe, becoming M van der Merwe XI. They were captained by Suné Luus.[3] M van der Merwe XI won two of their three matches in the first tournament, therefore finishing second overall.[4] Batter Lizelle Lee was the second leading run-scorer in the tournament, including hitting 92* in the opening match of the competition.[5][6]

For the following edition of the tournament, which took place two months later in December 2019, the side was named Duchesses. Luus and van der Merwe were retained as captain and coach, respectively.[7] The side again won two of their three matches, and finished third overall on Net Run Rate.[8]

The third edition of the tournament took place in December 2020. Martelize van der Merwe remained as coach of the side, and retained Luus as captain in the draft that took place prior to the competition, as well as picking fellow South Africa stars Mignon du Preez and Sinalo Jafta.[2] Duchesses won one match in the tournament, beating Starlights by just one run, but finished bottom of the table on Net Run Rate.[9][10] Luus was the leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 150 runs including two half-centuries.[11]

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
Kelsey Adams South AfricaUnknownRight-handedUnknown
Mignon du Preez South Africa (1989-06-13) 13 June 1989Right-handedRight-arm off break
Gandhi Jafta South Africa (1999-02-01) 1 February 1999Right-handedRight-arm medium
Robyn Searle South Africa (1997-06-17) 17 June 1997Right-handedRight-arm leg break
All-rounders
Michaela Andrews South Africa (1998-08-09) 9 August 1998Right-handedRight-arm medium
Alyssa Erxleben South Africa (1998-06-26) 26 June 1998Right-handedRight-arm off break
Suné Luus South Africa (1996-01-05) 5 January 1996Right-handedRight-arm leg breakCaptain
Delmi Tucker South Africa (1997-03-05) 5 March 1997Right-handedUnknown
Faye Tunnicliffe South Africa (1998-12-09) 9 December 1998Right-handedRight-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
Sinalo Jafta South Africa (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991Right-handed–
Michaela Kirk South Africa (1999-06-30) 30 June 1999Right-handedRight-arm off break
Bowlers
Monalisa Legodi South AfricaUnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
Zintle Mali South Africa (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994Right-handedRight-arm medium
Paulinah Mashishi South Africa (1999-02-13) 13 February 1999Right-handedRight-arm medium
Gabisile Nkosi South AfricaUnknownUnknownLeft-arm medium

Seasons

Women's T20 Super League
Season League standings Notes
P W L T A/C Pts Pos
2019 3210042nd
2019–20 3210043rd
2020–21 3120024th

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 4 June 2021.
  3. "CSA launches inaugural Women's T20 Super League". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  4. "Women's T20 Super League 2019/20". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  5. "Batting and Fielding in Women's T20 Super League 2019/20 (Ordered by Runs)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  6. "F van der Merwe's XI v M van der Merwe's XI, 6 September 2019". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  7. "CSA launches Women's Super League". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  8. "Women's Super League 2019/20". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  9. "Women's T20 Super League 2020/21". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  10. "Duchesses v Starlights, 16 December 2020". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  11. "Batting and Fielding in Women's T20 Super League 2020/21 (Ordered by Runs)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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