Karabo Meso

Karabo Meso (born 18 September 2007) is a South African cricketer who currently plays for Central Gauteng and South Africa. She plays as a right-hand batter and wicket-keeper.Meso attended Steyn City School in Johannesburg and Rockport School in County Down, Northern Ireland, where she was in receipt of a Cricket Scholarship. Quotes Never think there’s limitation in women’s sport. Don’t let anyone tell you that you cannot do it because you’re “a woman” or “that sport you want to play is for boys”. We also can create change and inspire people too It is quite a privilege for us to host 5 World Cups because it shows how women’s sport is developing and growing. This will encourage and motivate other young girls like me to join any sport because we are now being recognised as much as men in sport Being one of the youngest players in the team, I had to adjust to some of the things. I used to play cricket with zero plans in my head, I was a little kid that wanted to play and have fun. The minute I stepped into the professional space, I had to learn that all this comes with developing my self-esteem, learn to be a leader, have communication skills, and learn to be patient with things. The whole management had to groom me. It was a great experience. It’s honestly difficult to juggle school and sport because they both require my time. Things always get overwhelming, but I manage because of time management. I go to practice once or twice a week then the rest of the days and time I spend them on my school work. I also attend afternoon classes just to catch up with other learners. With wickets falling at that rate, hearing my dad and sister on the stands supporting me, when I went in, I had to keep my composure and try not to put Madison Landsman under pressure My conversation with Madison was to keep the score ticking, if it’s not there to hit, we try to rotate the strike and wait for the bad balls to come so we can put them away. I had to change my game, build a good partnership and innings with Madison. One thing led to another, and we ended up winning the game. Some of my career highlights are when I was called up to play in the Lions women’s senior team in 2018 when I was 11 years old. Playing Lions U16 Provincial team at the age of 12, being the captain of the team and winning all our games at the U16 weeks and lastly my biggest highlight was playing in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup at the age of 15 and being mentioned in the team of the tournament. Karabo Meso: “I Play My Heart Out and Let the Rest Happen”, February 2023,GSport by Tlamelo Kganakga I've been on a lot of tours and put so much pressure on myself, you know, Today was just about being myself, just playing cricket, watching the ball and hitting the ball It's always nice to play with Laura, even in nets. And in the past series, and then Ireland series back home, she's just told us to be ourselves. She just said we shouldn't try so hard ‘It feels surreal’: Patient Karabo Meso seizes her moment for Proteas Women, September 2026,IOL by Zaahier Adams External links Category:Cricketers from South Africa Category:Living people Category:2007 births