Age is no limit for the North West Dragons women bowler Nthabiseng Nini, who, at the age of 15, picked up her first five-wicket haul in provincial one-day cricket.

Nini (15) grabbed her opportunity with both hands in the recent Provincial One Day Cup competition in East London with a superb performance with the ball against Border.

The young girl took 5/22 in eight overs and showcased her potential with a thrilling effort. Nini picked up 10 wickets during the tournament and was one of the shining stars for NW. 

Nini, a medium-pace seamer, made her debut as a 14-year-old in 2019 in her first match for the North West Dragons against Central Gauteng. Nini is a graduate from the Ikageng Hub, and proof that development in women’s cricket in North West is the best in the country.

“The reason why I started playing was that my friend was playing Ikageng Hub. I decided to join because she always spent time there and I fell in love with the game,” stated Nini, whose cricketing inspiration is Rassie van der Dussen.

According to this Mohadin Secondary learner, she has gained a lot of exposure playing for the Dragons women, increasing her chances for national recognition down the line. “I aim to play for SA u.19 and, one day, for the Proteas women.”