Synopsis
Annerie Dercksen has made headlines by securing her first national contract with the South Africa women’s cricket team, showcasing her outstanding performance in the sport. This announcement is a significant milestone for her career.Key Takeaways
- Annerie Dercksen earns her first national contract.
- She made her T20I debut in 2023.
- Contributed to South Africa’s success in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
- Recognized as the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
- Squad prepares for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Johannesburg, March 17 (NationPress) Pace-bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen has achieved a significant milestone by earning her inaugural national contract with the South Africa women’s cricket team. The announcement of Annerie, aged 23, as part of the 15-member contracted players list by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday comes at the cost of Lara Goodall and Delmi Tucker.
After making her T20I debut in 2023, Annerie solidified her place in the Proteas team during 2024, where she also made her Test and ODI debuts. In her 17 T20Is, she scored 161 runs and took five wickets, alongside 70 runs and six wickets across four ODIs, and 60 runs from two Tests.
As part of the South African team that finished as runners-up in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, she later earned the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for that same year.
“We are thrilled to unveil the Proteas Women’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, showcasing the depth, talent, and promise of women’s cricket in South Africa. This is a remarkable achievement for Annerie Dercksen, whose exceptional performances have earned her this well-deserved national contract,” stated Enoch Nkwe, CSA Executive: National Teams and High Performance.
“The continuity in the squad acknowledges the team’s remarkable achievement of reaching a second consecutive World Cup final, reflecting CSA’s dedication to rewarding consistent performances and building upon the team’s recent global successes,” he added.
Under the leadership of captain Laura Wolvaardt and head coach Mandla Mashimbyi, South Africa is gearing up for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, set to be held in India later this year. The team’s next engagement will be a tri-series in Sri Lanka, featuring India, from April 27 to May 11.
“As we prepare for a crucial year with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, this squad strikes the right balance between experience and youthful energy. We are confident that this group is well-prepared to compete at the highest level and continue to make our nation proud,” concluded Nkwe.
The South Africa women’s contracted squad for 2025/26 includes: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon, and Laura Wolvaardt.
