As South Africa’s women’s cricket continues its meteoric rise on the international stage, Chloe Tryon stands tall as one of the Proteas’ most underrated all-rounders. Now, she bags another coveted 100-wicket milestone in international cricket. Tryon’s journey deserves reflection for its enduring impact and sheer brilliance.
Chloe Tryon’s international journey began on 5th May 2010 at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, where a teenage Tryon made her T20I debut against the West Indies. Few could have predicted that this dynamic all-rounder would, fifteen years later, be breaking the door of an elite club, the 100-wicket mark in international cricket.
She got to the landmark in the 2nd game of their campaign against New Zealand, led by skipper Sophie Devine, at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, on 6th October 2025, in the ongoing 13th edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, hosted by India and partly in Sri Lanka from 30th September 2025 to 2nd November 2025. She broke a dangerous 57-run stand for the 3rd wicket between skipper Sophie Devine and Georgia Plimmer (31 off 68 balls), sending Plimmer back to the pavilion in the 26th over of the innings to provide the 3rd breakthrough for South Africa.
Tryon’s influence in T20 Internationals is both deep and vital. With 39 wickets in 76 innings, she’s combined guile with aggression, maintaining an economy of 6.78 and averaging 35.38 per wicket. Her most memorable T20I spell came against New Zealand on 8th October 2023, when she unleashed a stunning 4-0-15-4 at Buffalo Park, East London.
If T20Is reflect Tryon’s versatility, her ODI exploits showcase her consistency and resilience. Since her debut on 21st October 2011 against England at Senwes Park, Tryon has collected 57 wickets from 86 innings, at an average of 39.96 and a tidy economy rate of 4.40. Her crowning moment arrived most recently in the ODI Tri-nation series against Sri Lanka, where she scalped five wickets for just 34 runs in 8 superb overs, including a maiden over, earning her the Player of the Match award and reaffirming her status as a match-winner.
Though women’s Test cricket is rare and opportunities are limited, Tryon has managed to leave her mark even in this demanding format, bagging 4 wickets across 4 innings at an economy of 3.97 since debuting against India in Mysore in 2014.
As Tryon gets to 100 international wickets, this milestone is not just a statistical quirk but a testament to her longevity, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to the Proteas jersey. An achievement that also underlines her ability to impact games across formats and conditions.
While wickets and averages quantify Tryon’s contribution, her true value is better measured by her ability to change games with both bat and ball, inspire teammates, and draw fans into the women’s game. Her fiery competitiveness, paired with a calm head under pressure, has been a hallmark of South African cricket’s rise in the last decade.
As Chloe Tryon gets in on a boat to 100 wickets, a feat achieved by only a select few, she exemplifies the new era of women’s cricket: fearless, skilled, and unrelenting. The landmark is ticked off, adding another chapter in her legacy, which is already secured in the South African cricketing folklore.
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