The WPL is making its mark on the women’s game as it provides a platform for young Indians to showcase their talent on the bigger stage. However, it not only helps new Indian talent rise but is also allowing associate nation players to gain exposure, sharing the field with best of the bests. Across the three seasons of the WPL, 3 associate nation players have been given the opportunity to perform and showcase their talent.
Tara Norris – Delhi Capitals, WPL 2023
Tara Norris is an American bowler who has also garnered attention with her outings and performances in the United Kingdom. Belonging to an associate nation, Norris has been unable to gain substantial exposure playing for her national side, only being able to represent her nation for 10 matches across formats.
However, Norris has shown her cricketing prowess whilst representing the Southern Vipers and Thunder in the Rachel Heyhoe Flint trophy where she was the second highest wicket taker. Norris has also played in leagues such as the WBBL, The Hundred and the WPL. Her moment of glory came when she played 5 matches for Delhi Capitals, as she took a fifer in her debut game and finished the season with 7 wickets but awaits another WPL gig.
Kathryn Bryce – Gujarat Giants, WPL 2024
Kathryn Bryce is a Scottish international who was named as ICC’s associate women’s player of the decade for 2011-2020. All-rounder Bryce too has made her mark within the English domestic circuit as she captained the Lighting in the inaugural edition of The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
Bryce has scored a staggering 1273 T20I runs, with a high score of 73 for her national side, whilst also taking 48 wickets from 49 T20Is.Bryce has played across all three major T20 leagues globally. She represented Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024, scoring 83 runs for her side whilst also taking 4 wickets. Despite a noteworthy season, she wasn’t retained and awaits another opportunity in the WPL.
Sarah Bryce – Delhi Capitals, WPL 2025
Sarah Bryce is a Scottish international, who similar to her sister Kathryn has also garnered attention across the English domestic circuit. Sarah starred with the bat for the Lightning in the inaugural season of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy in 2020, finishing the competition as its second-highest run-scorer and failing to reach 50 only once in six innings.
Along with her skills as a batter she is also known for her ace wicket-keeping skills. Bryce has scored a whopping 1290 runs for her side from 58 WT20 Internationals. Sarah too has played across all major global T20 leagues. She made her WPL debut against Mumbai Indians, where she scored a quickfire 21 at a strike rate of 210 and built a crucial partnership with Niki Prasad to ensure her team registered a win.
As new associate players emerge every year in the WPL one hopes that this number increases, and more deserving players get to showcase their skills.
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