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Kelis Ndhlovu

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Kelis Ndhlovu
Personal information
Full name
Kelis Tanyaradzwa Ndhlovu
Born (2005-11-16) 16 November 2005 (age 18)
Chitungwiza, Harare Province, Zimbabwe
NicknameMonte[1]
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left arm orthodox
RoleBatting all-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 19)19 April 2023 v Thailand
Last ODI28 March 2024 v Papua New Guinea
T20I debut (cap 23)20 April 2022 v Namibia
Last T20I1 May 2024 v Netherlands
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020/21–presentEagles women's cricket team
Career statistics
Competition WODI WT20I
Matches 9 39
Runs scored 102 610
Batting average 12.75 19.67
100s/50s 0/0 0/2
Top score 34 58*
Balls bowled 438 665
Wickets 15 36
Bowling average 16.00 17.19
5 wickets in innings 1 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 5/22 3/12
Catches/stumpings 2/– 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 31 May 2024

Kelis Ndhlovu (born 16 November 2005) is a Zimbabwean cricketer who plays for the Zimbabwe women's national cricket team.[2] She is an all-rounder, who plays as a left-arm orthodox bowler and a left-hand batter. Her father Eddie Ndhlovu is a well-known filmmaker in the country.[3]

She took most wickets in the 2022 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in the UAE.[4] She represented Zimbabwe in 2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup. In 2024, she won Player of the Tournament as Zimbabwe won gold medal in the African Games.

On 19 April 2023, she became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul for Zimbabwe in women's ODIs.[5][6]

Background

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Ndhlovu took the game of cricket at primary school as her friend convinced her to take it. Her friend's mother wanted her friend to take cricket which made Ndhlovu and her friend play together. Though her friend dropped from the sport, she continued playing. When she was in Grade Three, she set herself target to "take either player, batter or bowler of the match, or fielder of the tournament" in every game she plays.

She did her primary schooling at Prince Edward School at Harare. Later she studied at Sake 3 High, followed by Wise Owl. She is simultaneously pursuing her studies, along with playing cricket for her country. She utilizes private tutors and when on a tour, she takes online classes.[7] She said that she "stays up till 3am every day studying".

She idolizes Zimbabwean players Modester Mupachikwa and Milton Shumba.[8]

Career

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Ndhlovu at the age of 16, has won two titles for Eagles in the span of five months.[9] On 20 April 2022, Ndhlovu made her international debut for Zimbabwe against Namibia in Capricorn Tri-Series at Windhoek. Four days later, she scored her maiden T20I fifty. She then shared a 156-run unbeaten partnership with Sharne Mayers, which she described as "the best moment ever". Later in the year, she played in the 2022 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in UAE, where she was the leading wicket taker with 11 wickets. Already having senior international experience, she played for Zimbabwe in the 2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup. Prior to the tournament, she was part of the three-week U19 training camp and a preparatory tour against South Africa. In March 2023, she scored her maiden List-A century, with a score of 109 off 102 balls for Eagles against Rhinos. She made her ODI debut nearly an year after T20I debut, on 19 April 2023 against Thailand.

She took a five-wicket haul for 22 runs on her debut, although Zimbabwe ended in losing cause.[10] At the age of 17 years and 154 days, she then became the third youngest woman to take a five-wicket haul in ODI cricket.[11] She took ten wickets at an average of 5.80 in her debut series, despite her side being whitewashed 0-3. In February 2024, she took four wickets for just nine runs in a twenty-over game against OMTEX Cricket Institute in Mumbai.[12] She represented Zimbabwe in 2024 African Games in March 2024 (first edition of African Games to feature cricket), and hit the winning runs against South Africa Emerging team, to seal the gold medal.[13] She was named as Player of the Match in the final as well as Player of the Tournament in the African Games. She was invited to take part in 2024 FairBreak Invitational in Antigua.[14]

Ndhlovu has been nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month for April 2023.[15] She then became the youngest player to be nominated for the ICC monthly award.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Zimbabwe Cricket rewards women cricket team with US$80,000 bonus for winning gold at the African Games". The Zimbabwe Sphere. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Francisca Chipare". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  3. ^ Moyo, Brandon (16 March 2024). "Between the Silver screen and the Gold medal... Filmmaker Eddie Ndhlovu celebrates daughter's historic triumph". The Chronicle. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  4. ^ "ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2022 bowling most wickets career Records". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Ndhlovu fifer on ODI debut in vain as Zimbabwe Women fall to Thailand Women | Three Men On a Boat". Ndhlovu fifer on ODI debut in vain as Zimbabwe Women fall to Thailand Women | Three Men On a Boat | Zimbabwes leading social commentary and news site. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Zimbabwe Women Women ODI matches bowling best figures innings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Kelis Ndhlovu has cricket world on her feet". The Chronicle. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  8. ^ "https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/ndhlovu-comes-of-age". The Sunday Mail. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  9. ^ "https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/ndhlovu-comes-of-age". The Sunday Mail. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  10. ^ "THI-W vs ZIM-W Cricket Scorecard, 1st ODI at Bangkok, April 19, 2023". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  11. ^ Cricket, Team Female (22 April 2024). "Who is Kelis Ndhlovu | Bio | Stats | Zimbabwe Player". Female Cricket. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Ndhlovu shines for U-19 women victory". The Herald). 3 December 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Zimbabwe clinch African Games gold after thrilling super over win over team SA". Cricket World. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  14. ^ Moyo, Brandon (16 March 2024). "Between the Silver screen and the Gold medal... Filmmaker Eddie Ndhlovu celebrates daughter's historic triumph". The Chronicle. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  15. ^ "Kelis Ndhlovu nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month Award". ZTN. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  16. ^ "Kelis Ndlovu continues to shine". The Herald.


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