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“I definitely still have that hunger” – Kapp ahead of her 150th ODI as SA eye a comeback in 2nd ODI vs WI

June 13, 2025
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Marizanne Kapp ahead of 2nd ODI vs WI
Marizanne Kapp ahead of the 2nd ODI vs WI (PC: CSA Media)

The South African Women’s team will look to bounce back in the second ODI against the West Indies after a four-wicket defeat under the DLS method in the series opener in Barbados.

Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, who is just one match away from her 150th ODI appearance for South Africa, attended the pre-match press conference and appeared determined to make a strong comeback. She reflected on the team’s initial performance and also shared her pride and excitement ahead of a significant career milestone.

Reflecting on the first ODI, Kapp said: “We started off okay, the first 10 overs in the powerplay. If you look at the scorecard, we had a lot of players who scored 20s and 30s, but no one scored big. In these conditions, with this bowling attack, you need an in-batter, and we just needed one top-order batter to go through. We had a lot of starts, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.”

“I never thought women’s cricket would end up here” – Kapp

Looking back at her journey as one of the top names in women’s cricket, Kapp said: “I’m extremely proud. Looking back, not only on my career but where women’s cricket started and when I started playing for South Africa, I didn’t even know there was international women’s cricket.

“When I made my debut, I just thought, I’ll give this a go, even though I’ve always loved cricket. I never thought women’s cricket would end up here, and I would still be playing, 15 – 16 years later. It’s definitely a very proud moment, and hopefully I’ve got a few more games in me,” she continued.

When asked whether she still has the same drive and passion after nearly two decades in the sport, Kapp responded: “Definitely. I wouldn’t be sitting here if I didn’t have that hunger. I can’t do anything half and half. It’s either I go for it or I don’t do it at all. I’m proud of my career. I’m proud of what we have achieved as a South African cricket team. So I definitely still have that hunger, still want to perform at the highest level and hopefully bring home a World Cup.”

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