10 players to watch in ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017

#6 Sune Luus (South Africa)

Sune Luus finished as the top ODI wicket-taker for 2016

Sune Luus, 21, became the second female player, after Heather Knight, to score a half-century and take a five-for in a One-Day International, with her 52 runs and six wickets for South Africa against Ireland in August 2016.

The leg-spinning all-rounder, who also took the only five-for at the Women’s World T20, had a fantastic 2016. She finished as the top ODI wicket-taker for the year, with 37 in 22 matches at an average of 20.40 and a best of 6 for 36. On South Africa’s tour of Australia, she was asked to open the innings, and despite finding herself in an unfamiliar role, impressed with back-to-back fifties. Her feats earned her a spot in the ICC Women’s Team of the Year.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Luus is making waves in the big leagues. She broke into the senior team at the age of 16 and was playing Under-19 cricket when only 13. Hilton Moreeng, her South Africa coach, describes her as a hard worker and a complete package. It’s easy to see why.