With the domestic cricket season in full swing and the Hollywoodbets Pro Series lighting up pitches across the country, we catch up with Western Province star bowler Nosipho Vezi, a player whose consistency and quiet fire have made her one of the team’s most reliable forces. Nosipho won the WSB WP Women’s 1 day cup player of the year, as well as the WP women’s player of the year in the 2023/2024 season and has been a crucial part of the starting eleven.
In this conversation, she opens up about a pre-season shaped by Cape Town’s stubborn weather, adapting her training to the indoors, and the mindset it takes to stay ready when conditions say otherwise. The electric energy of the Newlands faithful support enjoyed by the women’s team and the plan in place for this weekend’s kick off game against the Garden Route Badgers. We talk technique, game plans, and team spirit, as Western Province sets its sights on another Pro Series title run, this time the elusive double. Our excitement is real as we talk about the team, and how ready they are to take on the games, I also ask Nosipho about the influence of someone like Dané van Niekerk with her experience in cricket, and the value she has added to the team.
But beyond the wickets and warm-ups, Nosipho Vezi also shares a deeply personal side, the balance of motherhood, ambition, and providing for your family. A conversation of heart, hunger, and hard work, this is one for every cricket lover who believes in chasing greatness, one delivery at a time. For a full fixtures list to enjoy the Western Province women’s games this season, you can find them here!