Coronations (women's cricket)

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Coronations
Personnel
Captain Lara Goodall
CoachMartelize van der Merwe
Team information
Colours  Black
Founded2019
History
WSL  wins2

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 Lara Goodall and coached by Martelize van der Merwe. [2] They have won two T20 Super League tournaments, in 2019 and 2020–21.

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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. [8] Coronations went on to win the tournament, winning two out of three of their matches and edging out Thistles on Net Run Rate. [9] Woolvardt was the second leading run-scorer in the tournament, including making 61 in the side's 6 run victory over Duchesses. [10] [11]

The tournament returned for its fourth edition in December 2022, with Lara Goodall named as the new captain and Martelize van der Merwe becoming the coach. [2] The side finished second in the tournament standings, although with five matches abandoned due to rain, no overall winner was crowned. [12]

Players

Current squad

Based on squad for the 2022–23 season. Players in bold have international caps. [2]

NameNationalityBirth dateBatting styleBowling styleNotes
Batters
Lizri de VilliersFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa UnknownRight-handedRight-arm medium
Lara Goodall Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 26 April 1996 (age 26)Left-handedRight-arm medium Captain
Julia HoalFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa UnknownUnknownUnknown
Asakhe NyovaneFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa UnknownUnknownUnknown
All-rounders
Nadine de Klerk Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 16 January 2000 (age 22)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Tabitha le GrangeFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 19 January 2005 (age 17)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Suné Luus Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5 January 1996 (age 26)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Saarah Smith Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 30 March 1999 (age 23)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Kirstie Thomson Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 21 October 1988 (age 34)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
Lerato LangaFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 26 May 1992 (age 30)Right-handed
Bowlers
Nobulumko BanetiFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5 January 1999 (age 23)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Jade de FigueiredoFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 10 March 1990 (age 32)Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox
Ayabonga Khaka Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 18 July 1992 (age 30)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast

Seasons

Women's T20 Super League

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CPtsPos
2019 3300061stChampions
2019–20 3210042nd
2020–21 3210041stChampions
2022–23 6210372nd

Honours

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