Thistles (women's cricket)

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Thistles
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Captain Andrie Steyn
Coach Yolandi van der Westhuizen
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Founded2019
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Thistles, previously known as F 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. They are captained by Andrie Steyn and coached by Yolandi van der Westhuizen. [1] Their best T20 Super League finish came in 2020–21, when they were runners-up.

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History

Thistles 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, Francois van der Merwe, becoming F van der Merwe XI. They were captained by Nadine de Klerk. [2] F van der Merwe XI won one of their three matches in the first tournament, therefore finishing third overall. [3]

For the following edition of the tournament, which took place two months later in December 2019, the side was named Thistles. de Klerk and van der Merwe were retained as captain and coach, respectively. [4] The side lost all three of their matches, finishing bottom of the table. [5]

The third edition of the tournament took place in December 2020. Angelique Taai became coach of the side, and picked Tumi Sekhukhune as captain in the draft that took place prior to the competition, as well as picking fellow South Africa stars Shabnim Ismail and Trisha Chetty. [6] Duchesses won two of their three matches in the tournament, and finished second, just edged out by winners Coronations on Net Run Rate. [7] Thistles bowler Nobulumko Baneti was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 7 wickets including a best of 4/18, taken in the side's 36 run victory over Duchesses. [8] [9]

The tournament returned for its fourth edition in December 2022, with Andrie Steyn becoming the side's captain and Yolandi van der Westhuizen becoming coach. [1] The side finished third in the tournament standings, although with five matches abandoned due to rain, no overall winner was crowned. [10]

Players

Current squad

Based on squad for the 2022–23 season. Players in bold have international caps. [1]

NameNationalityBirth dateBatting styleBowling styleNotes
Batters
Annerie Dercksen Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 26 April 2001 (age 22)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Eliz-Mari MarxFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 20 January 2003 (age 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Andrie Steyn Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 23 November 1996 (age 27)Right-handedRight-arm medium Captain
Sunette Viljoen Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 6 October 1983 (age 40)Right-handedRight-arm medium
All-rounders
Micaela AndrewsFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 9 August 1998 (age 25)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Alyssa ErxlebenFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 26 June 1998 (age 25)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Nondumiso Shangase Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5 April 1996 (age 27)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Faye Tunnicliffe Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 9 December 1998 (age 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
Tebogo MachekeFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 19 June 2000 (age 23)Right-handed
Verunissa ReddyFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa UnknownRight-handed
Bowlers
Paulinah MashishiFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 13 February 1999 (age 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Nonkululeko Mlaba Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 27 June 2000 (age 23)Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox
Tumi Sekhukhune Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 21 November 1998 (age 25)Left-handedRight-arm medium

Seasons

Women's T20 Super League

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CPtsPos
2019 3120023rd
2019–20 3030004th
2020–21 3210042nd
2022–23 6120253rd

Honours

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