Nationality: South Africa
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2003-01-20 Age: 22

Eliz-Mari Marx, born on 20th January 2003, has rapidly become one of the standout allrounders in modern cricket. Hailing from a small town drenched in cricketing culture, Eliz-Mari picked up the bat and ball at a tender age, inspired by the greats she avidly watched on television. Her journey from obscurity to prominence was fuelled by an indomitable passion for the sport and an uncanny knack for adapting to challenges both on and off the field.
Rising through the local circuit, it was evident from her school days that Eliz-Mari possessed a rare cricketing brain. Coaches noted her remarkable ability to read the game, an attribute that saw her swiftly rise through the youth ranks. Her professional debut came sooner than anyone expected, making her entrance into the national team at just 18, a testament to her undeniable talent and dedication.
Her early career was marked by several notable performances, particularly a fierce rivalry with a neighbouring team that often saw packed stadiums, just waiting for the fireworks that her presence promised. Eliz-Mari's adaptable batting style is her hallmark, capable of stone-walling a fearsome bowling attack or launching an audacious assault with equal ease. Her innings in the 2021 series against a competitive rival, where she turned the game on its head with a swift 80 off 50 balls, is still talked about in cricketing circles.
But it isn’t just with the bat that she makes her mark. Her bowling—fiendishly versatile—ranges from cunning off-spinners to deceptive medium pace, making her an invaluable asset in any format. This versatility shone through during the 2022 championship final where her crucial wickets turned the tide in her team’s favour, earning her the player of the match honour and etching her name in the annals of cricket history.
Eliz-Mari's defining strength perhaps lies not just in her statistics or records, but in her infectious energy and presence that seems to uplift her teammates. Her career, still in its early days, already brims with moments that have significantly impacted the game. It's likely that her journey, full of extraordinary feats and memorable contests, will serve as an inspiration to budding cricketers worldwide for years to come.
Indeed, Eliz-Mari Marx isn't just a player; she's a cricketing phenomenon, shaping her destiny with every match she graces.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 8 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 12 | 5.00 | 27 | 92.59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
ODI | 5 | 4 | 3 | 53 | 35 | 13.25 | 80 | 66.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 9 | 8 | 5 | 206 | 24.2 | 41.20 | 8.51 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ODI | 7 | 7 | 6 | 219 | 40 | 36.50 | 5.48 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-11-30