Werner Boucher
@wernerboucher.bsky.social
Mostly posts about SA women's cricket. No, not the Saudi Arabian, San Antonian, South Australian or System Admin kind of SA.
Looks like it's my turn today to complain about cricinfo:
Dané van Niekerk never played in the WPL.
Dané van Niekerk never played in the WPL.
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Looks like it's my turn today to complain about cricinfo:
Dané van Niekerk never played in the WPL.
Dané van Niekerk never played in the WPL.
Proteas squads and fixtures for the Ireland inbound tour:
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Proteas squads and fixtures for the Ireland inbound tour:
Mignon du Preez since returning to provincial cricket this season:
List A: 4 innings, 218 runs, 54.50 average, 79 strike-rate
T20: 4 innings, 196 runs, 49 average, 137 strike-rate
Also got a new career best t20 score over the weekend:
List A: 4 innings, 218 runs, 54.50 average, 79 strike-rate
T20: 4 innings, 196 runs, 49 average, 137 strike-rate
Also got a new career best t20 score over the weekend:
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Mignon du Preez since returning to provincial cricket this season:
List A: 4 innings, 218 runs, 54.50 average, 79 strike-rate
T20: 4 innings, 196 runs, 49 average, 137 strike-rate
Also got a new career best t20 score over the weekend:
List A: 4 innings, 218 runs, 54.50 average, 79 strike-rate
T20: 4 innings, 196 runs, 49 average, 137 strike-rate
Also got a new career best t20 score over the weekend:
With the Proteas squad to announced soon, here's a look at the players who stand a chance getting called up:
Matches include: 3 List A and 3 T20 vs Bangladesh Emerging, 3 List A and 4 T20 vs Capricorn Eagles (Namibia), and the 2025/2026 domestic season up to 16 November.
Matches include: 3 List A and 3 T20 vs Bangladesh Emerging, 3 List A and 4 T20 vs Capricorn Eagles (Namibia), and the 2025/2026 domestic season up to 16 November.
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
With the Proteas squad to announced soon, here's a look at the players who stand a chance getting called up:
Matches include: 3 List A and 3 T20 vs Bangladesh Emerging, 3 List A and 4 T20 vs Capricorn Eagles (Namibia), and the 2025/2026 domestic season up to 16 November.
Matches include: 3 List A and 3 T20 vs Bangladesh Emerging, 3 List A and 4 T20 vs Capricorn Eagles (Namibia), and the 2025/2026 domestic season up to 16 November.
I find the Sky Sports Halo experiment somewhat interesting.
For a big corporate, with decades of experience in media, its a massive fuckup.
I get the idea behind it: the demographics of sport viewers is slowly shifting away from "35+ males". Sky Sports thought they could accelerate this shift.
For a big corporate, with decades of experience in media, its a massive fuckup.
I get the idea behind it: the demographics of sport viewers is slowly shifting away from "35+ males". Sky Sports thought they could accelerate this shift.
November 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I find the Sky Sports Halo experiment somewhat interesting.
For a big corporate, with decades of experience in media, its a massive fuckup.
I get the idea behind it: the demographics of sport viewers is slowly shifting away from "35+ males". Sky Sports thought they could accelerate this shift.
For a big corporate, with decades of experience in media, its a massive fuckup.
I get the idea behind it: the demographics of sport viewers is slowly shifting away from "35+ males". Sky Sports thought they could accelerate this shift.
Results from yesterday:
Dolphins won by 5 wickets.
Alex Candler 93(127)
Kayla Reyneke 2/42
Dolphins won by 5 wickets.
Alex Candler 93(127)
Kayla Reyneke 2/42
November 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Results from yesterday:
Dolphins won by 5 wickets.
Alex Candler 93(127)
Kayla Reyneke 2/42
Dolphins won by 5 wickets.
Alex Candler 93(127)
Kayla Reyneke 2/42
Badgers post 202/8 in their innings.
Third List A 50 of the season for Izel Cilliers, 83(138).
Three wickets each for Nini and Erxleben
Third List A 50 of the season for Izel Cilliers, 83(138).
Three wickets each for Nini and Erxleben
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Badgers post 202/8 in their innings.
Third List A 50 of the season for Izel Cilliers, 83(138).
Three wickets each for Nini and Erxleben
Third List A 50 of the season for Izel Cilliers, 83(138).
Three wickets each for Nini and Erxleben
Match day in the Pro50:
The Badgers are playing against the Dragons in Oudtshoorn.
Down at Newlands Western Province are playing against the Dolphins.
Log standings:
The Badgers are playing against the Dragons in Oudtshoorn.
Down at Newlands Western Province are playing against the Dolphins.
Log standings:
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Match day in the Pro50:
The Badgers are playing against the Dragons in Oudtshoorn.
Down at Newlands Western Province are playing against the Dolphins.
Log standings:
The Badgers are playing against the Dragons in Oudtshoorn.
Down at Newlands Western Province are playing against the Dolphins.
Log standings:
Just over a month ago, it was announced that Chloé Tryon would be replaced in the WBBL, due to national commitments.
A bit weird that she's the only Proteas player replaced.
A bit weird that she's the only Proteas player replaced.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Just over a month ago, it was announced that Chloé Tryon would be replaced in the WBBL, due to national commitments.
A bit weird that she's the only Proteas player replaced.
A bit weird that she's the only Proteas player replaced.
Wicketkeeper-batters to have played in ODI's for the Proteas men in the past 12 months:
Rickleton
Stubbs
Breetzke
Klaasen
Verreynne
de Kock
Pretorius
Ferreira
Qeshile
Quite a stark difference to the Proteas women...
Rickleton
Stubbs
Breetzke
Klaasen
Verreynne
de Kock
Pretorius
Ferreira
Qeshile
Quite a stark difference to the Proteas women...
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Wicketkeeper-batters to have played in ODI's for the Proteas men in the past 12 months:
Rickleton
Stubbs
Breetzke
Klaasen
Verreynne
de Kock
Pretorius
Ferreira
Qeshile
Quite a stark difference to the Proteas women...
Rickleton
Stubbs
Breetzke
Klaasen
Verreynne
de Kock
Pretorius
Ferreira
Qeshile
Quite a stark difference to the Proteas women...
Pre-tournament I thought SA could easily miss the semi-finals by net-run-rate (at this point I was not expecting rain to join as a 9th team), so ending as runner-up is a good result.
November 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Pre-tournament I thought SA could easily miss the semi-finals by net-run-rate (at this point I was not expecting rain to join as a 9th team), so ending as runner-up is a good result.
A proper fielding effort by the Proteas has probably saved 40+ runs.
Won't be easy, but they've given themselves a good chance at this.
Won't be easy, but they've given themselves a good chance at this.
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A proper fielding effort by the Proteas has probably saved 40+ runs.
Won't be easy, but they've given themselves a good chance at this.
Won't be easy, but they've given themselves a good chance at this.
Over in Potch, the Dragons are up against WP.
WP have made 307/8 in their innings, the highest total in SA Women's List A since going professional.
Following up from her 110* last weekend, Faye Tunnicliffe scored 138(116).
Three wickets for Thuto Thibedi.
WP have made 307/8 in their innings, the highest total in SA Women's List A since going professional.
Following up from her 110* last weekend, Faye Tunnicliffe scored 138(116).
Three wickets for Thuto Thibedi.
November 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Over in Potch, the Dragons are up against WP.
WP have made 307/8 in their innings, the highest total in SA Women's List A since going professional.
Following up from her 110* last weekend, Faye Tunnicliffe scored 138(116).
Three wickets for Thuto Thibedi.
WP have made 307/8 in their innings, the highest total in SA Women's List A since going professional.
Following up from her 110* last weekend, Faye Tunnicliffe scored 138(116).
Three wickets for Thuto Thibedi.
Innings break in the Pro50 match between the Lions and the Badgers.
Lions posted 171 all out, with their only performance being Sunette Viljoen-Louw's 74(100).
Two wickets each for Zintle Kula, Nicolien JvR and Kiara Fisher.
Lions posted 171 all out, with their only performance being Sunette Viljoen-Louw's 74(100).
Two wickets each for Zintle Kula, Nicolien JvR and Kiara Fisher.
November 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Innings break in the Pro50 match between the Lions and the Badgers.
Lions posted 171 all out, with their only performance being Sunette Viljoen-Louw's 74(100).
Two wickets each for Zintle Kula, Nicolien JvR and Kiara Fisher.
Lions posted 171 all out, with their only performance being Sunette Viljoen-Louw's 74(100).
Two wickets each for Zintle Kula, Nicolien JvR and Kiara Fisher.
Quite enjoyed the commentary of Sharne Mayers during tonight's game between Boland and the Dragons.
Hoping SuperSport will also get her for the Ireland tour in a few weeks.
Hoping SuperSport will also get her for the Ireland tour in a few weeks.
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Quite enjoyed the commentary of Sharne Mayers during tonight's game between Boland and the Dragons.
Hoping SuperSport will also get her for the Ireland tour in a few weeks.
Hoping SuperSport will also get her for the Ireland tour in a few weeks.
Down at Newlands Western Province are playing against the Titans.
WP have made 256/7 in their 50 overs.
Lara Goodall top scored with 105(145), with Dané van Niekerk getting 74(65).
Paulinah Mashishi and Luyanda Nzuza took two wickets each, with Angel Mngwenya taking a wicket on her Titans debut.
WP have made 256/7 in their 50 overs.
Lara Goodall top scored with 105(145), with Dané van Niekerk getting 74(65).
Paulinah Mashishi and Luyanda Nzuza took two wickets each, with Angel Mngwenya taking a wicket on her Titans debut.
October 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Down at Newlands Western Province are playing against the Titans.
WP have made 256/7 in their 50 overs.
Lara Goodall top scored with 105(145), with Dané van Niekerk getting 74(65).
Paulinah Mashishi and Luyanda Nzuza took two wickets each, with Angel Mngwenya taking a wicket on her Titans debut.
WP have made 256/7 in their 50 overs.
Lara Goodall top scored with 105(145), with Dané van Niekerk getting 74(65).
Paulinah Mashishi and Luyanda Nzuza took two wickets each, with Angel Mngwenya taking a wicket on her Titans debut.
Also in this match: Ireland captain Gaby Lewis, making her debut for the Badgers.
Halfway mark in the Pro50 match between the Dolphins and the Badgers at Durban.
Dolphins have posted 243/6.
Michaela Andrews with solid 74 (70) and Shesnie Naidu with a career best 55(87).
Mieke de Ridder (bowling for the first time in senior cricket) took 1/31.
Dolphins have posted 243/6.
Michaela Andrews with solid 74 (70) and Shesnie Naidu with a career best 55(87).
Mieke de Ridder (bowling for the first time in senior cricket) took 1/31.
October 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Also in this match: Ireland captain Gaby Lewis, making her debut for the Badgers.
Halfway mark in the Pro50 match between the Dolphins and the Badgers at Durban.
Dolphins have posted 243/6.
Michaela Andrews with solid 74 (70) and Shesnie Naidu with a career best 55(87).
Mieke de Ridder (bowling for the first time in senior cricket) took 1/31.
Dolphins have posted 243/6.
Michaela Andrews with solid 74 (70) and Shesnie Naidu with a career best 55(87).
Mieke de Ridder (bowling for the first time in senior cricket) took 1/31.
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Halfway mark in the Pro50 match between the Dolphins and the Badgers at Durban.
Dolphins have posted 243/6.
Michaela Andrews with solid 74 (70) and Shesnie Naidu with a career best 55(87).
Mieke de Ridder (bowling for the first time in senior cricket) took 1/31.
Dolphins have posted 243/6.
Michaela Andrews with solid 74 (70) and Shesnie Naidu with a career best 55(87).
Mieke de Ridder (bowling for the first time in senior cricket) took 1/31.
On Phebe Molkenboer:
As shown today, having an international player makes a big difference in the competitiveness of a team.
Weird that the Dragons didn't post anything about her joining the team; no idea if it's for the whole season, or only the first half or maybe it's just for this weekend.
As shown today, having an international player makes a big difference in the competitiveness of a team.
Weird that the Dragons didn't post anything about her joining the team; no idea if it's for the whole season, or only the first half or maybe it's just for this weekend.
October 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
On Phebe Molkenboer:
As shown today, having an international player makes a big difference in the competitiveness of a team.
Weird that the Dragons didn't post anything about her joining the team; no idea if it's for the whole season, or only the first half or maybe it's just for this weekend.
As shown today, having an international player makes a big difference in the competitiveness of a team.
Weird that the Dragons didn't post anything about her joining the team; no idea if it's for the whole season, or only the first half or maybe it's just for this weekend.
The North West Dragons make their return to Division 1 today, in a 50 over match against the Titans.
The weather in Potch is looking rather gloomy, so will probably not get a full match played.
Here's the lineups, including a Netherlands international (?):
The weather in Potch is looking rather gloomy, so will probably not get a full match played.
Here's the lineups, including a Netherlands international (?):
October 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The North West Dragons make their return to Division 1 today, in a 50 over match against the Titans.
The weather in Potch is looking rather gloomy, so will probably not get a full match played.
Here's the lineups, including a Netherlands international (?):
The weather in Potch is looking rather gloomy, so will probably not get a full match played.
Here's the lineups, including a Netherlands international (?):
Notes on the match:
Based on her performances for SA emerging and today, Leah Jones should be considered for the Ireland inbound tour.
Keep an eye on Nicolien JvR. I'm seeing a good amount of development over the past two seasons.
Based on her performances for SA emerging and today, Leah Jones should be considered for the Ireland inbound tour.
Keep an eye on Nicolien JvR. I'm seeing a good amount of development over the past two seasons.
Western Province are in Oudtshoorn this weekend, playing the Garden Route Badgers.
In the 50 over match today, the Badgers won by a solid 75 runs.
In the 50 over match today, the Badgers won by a solid 75 runs.
October 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Notes on the match:
Based on her performances for SA emerging and today, Leah Jones should be considered for the Ireland inbound tour.
Keep an eye on Nicolien JvR. I'm seeing a good amount of development over the past two seasons.
Based on her performances for SA emerging and today, Leah Jones should be considered for the Ireland inbound tour.
Keep an eye on Nicolien JvR. I'm seeing a good amount of development over the past two seasons.
Western Province are in Oudtshoorn this weekend, playing the Garden Route Badgers.
In the 50 over match today, the Badgers won by a solid 75 runs.
In the 50 over match today, the Badgers won by a solid 75 runs.
October 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Western Province are in Oudtshoorn this weekend, playing the Garden Route Badgers.
In the 50 over match today, the Badgers won by a solid 75 runs.
In the 50 over match today, the Badgers won by a solid 75 runs.
South Africa's route to the semi-finals has been made a lot easier, thanks to a smashing innings by Nadine de Klerk.
Also, how nice from Richa Ghosh to fake an injury; it really helped de Klerk to catch her breath before finishing the job.
Also, how nice from Richa Ghosh to fake an injury; it really helped de Klerk to catch her breath before finishing the job.
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
South Africa's route to the semi-finals has been made a lot easier, thanks to a smashing innings by Nadine de Klerk.
Also, how nice from Richa Ghosh to fake an injury; it really helped de Klerk to catch her breath before finishing the job.
Also, how nice from Richa Ghosh to fake an injury; it really helped de Klerk to catch her breath before finishing the job.
Start of the SA women's domestic season today with the Lions hosting the Dolphins at the Wanderers for a Pro50 match.
Lions won the toss and decided to field first.
They bowled out the Dolphins for 246 in 49.5 overs.
Lions won the toss and decided to field first.
They bowled out the Dolphins for 246 in 49.5 overs.
October 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Start of the SA women's domestic season today with the Lions hosting the Dolphins at the Wanderers for a Pro50 match.
Lions won the toss and decided to field first.
They bowled out the Dolphins for 246 in 49.5 overs.
Lions won the toss and decided to field first.
They bowled out the Dolphins for 246 in 49.5 overs.
After the first round of matches South Africa are at the bottom of the table with a net run-rate of - 3.77.
In their last two matches, the Proteas have been bowled out for 115 and 69.
Before that, their 2025 first innings average was 276.
In their last two matches, the Proteas have been bowled out for 115 and 69.
Before that, their 2025 first innings average was 276.
October 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
After the first round of matches South Africa are at the bottom of the table with a net run-rate of - 3.77.
In their last two matches, the Proteas have been bowled out for 115 and 69.
Before that, their 2025 first innings average was 276.
In their last two matches, the Proteas have been bowled out for 115 and 69.
Before that, their 2025 first innings average was 276.