Marizanne Kapp Joins Melbourne Stars for Three Years in WBBL

Melbourne Stars have announced the signing of South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp on a three-year deal for the new Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. Kapp has represented South Africa in over 240 international matches across all formats and has played in more than 180 domestic T20 matches, including stints with the Sixers, Thunder, and Scorchers in the Hundred and WBBL.

In the inaugural WBBL Overseas Player Draft, Kapp was the first overall pick by the Thunder. Melbourne Stars General Manager Blair Crouch praised Kapp, saying, “Marizanne is one of the best all-rounders in the world with an outstanding record at both domestic and international level. As well as her talents with both bat and ball, she will add invaluable experience to our young squad in our quest to be among the challengers for WBBL|10.”

Kapp has also played for the Perth Scorchers, where she was named Player of the Final in the 2021-22 season, and the Sydney Sixers, where she contributed to back-to-back championships. Earlier this year, she played a key role in South Africa’s tour of Australia, scoring 75 runs and taking 3 for 12 in their first ODI victory over the home team at North Sydney Oval.

Expressing her excitement, Kapp said, “I’ve been working with JB (Jonathan Batty) for a couple of years and then obviously working with Meg was a big factor for me moving, I like the way they work. I feel like the first couple of Big Bashs, we played a lot more in the bigger stadiums, I absolutely love bowling at the MCG. I feel like the women’s game deserves to be played on those big grounds so I can’t wait to get out there.”