Cape Town – Marizanne Kapp was over-joyed after collecting her maiden ODI five-wicket haul for the Proteas in the crunch Women’s Cup clash against England at the Bay Oval on Monday.
The veteran swing-bowler is playing her 121st ODI, having made her debut back in 2009, but had never taken a “five-for” previously.
This all changed at Mount Maunganui with the 32-year-old grabbing 5/45 to restrict England to 235/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
Kapp’s victims were opener Danni Wyatt, England captain Heather Knight, Katherine Brunt, Sophia Dunkley and Kate Cross. She also completed a fantastic run out to dismiss Amy Jones.
“I’ve been likek playing and bowling forever (laughs) but happy to get the fifer today,” Kapp said during the innings break.
1st 5-wicket Haul for Marizanne Kapp🔥💚
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Kapp, though, reserved special praise for her teammate Masabata “Mama” Klaas for her performance of 2/23 from eight overs. It was crucial in the context of the innings especially after star opening bowler Shabnim Ismail limped off the field with a toe injury having bowled just five overs.
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“I feel bad for getting five wickets because I thought Masabata Klaas was our best bowler, so proud of her,” Kapp said.
“I think this is the first time she’s got games in a row, very happy for her. We will settle for 235 despite the possibility of the pitch slowing down. I’ll back the batters despite the potential spin.”
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