Date of Birth | 25-06-1998 |
Age | 27 |
Nationality | South African |
Player Status | Pathway |
Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
Batting Style | LH Middle Order Bat |
Entry Route (UK) | Irish / Dutch Visa |
Major Teams | South Africa Women's Squad, South Africa Women's U19s, Titans Ladies, KwaZulu-Natal Women |
Coaching Qualifications | CSA level 2 |
Rasika Maharaj is a seasoned spin bowling all-rounder currently making waves in South African domestic cricket. In her return to the professional circuit, she has quickly reasserted her dominance, becoming the joint leading wicket-taker for the Titans Ladies in the Hollywoodbets Pro 50 Series.
Her exceptional performances have also seen her rise into the top 10 wicket-takers nationally on the CSA Leading Wicket Takers board. Across her List A career spanning over 60 matches, Maharaj has claimed 89 wickets at an impressive average of 13.74, including several five-wicket hauls.
While renowned for her control and wicket-taking ability, Rasika is a capable lower-order batter who has made numerous crucial contributions with the bat when needed.
Her strong domestic form recently earned her an invitation to the CSA National Academy, where she impressed in training matches as the top wicket-taker during her stint.
Rasika briefly featured in the Proteas Women’s setup back in 2010, before stepping away from professional cricket to pursue her tertiary studies. During this time, she remained deeply involved in the game, playing a key role in developing women’s cricket for underprivileged communities across Asia.
Now back in the professional scene, 2024/25 marked her comeback season, and she has wasted no time climbing back into national recognition. Her rapid rise back up the CSA charts signals that Rasika Maharaj is a force to be reckoned with—and one with unfinished business at the highest level.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
Date of Birth | 25-06-1998 |
Age | 27 |
Nationality | South African |
Player Status | Pathway |
Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
Player Status | Pathway |
Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
Batting Style | LH Middle Order Bat |
Entry Route (UK) | Irish / Dutch Visa |
Major Teams | South Africa Women's Squad, South Africa Women's U19s, Titans Ladies, KwaZulu-Natal Women |
Coaching Qualifications | CSA level 2 |
Rasika Maharaj is a seasoned spin bowling all-rounder currently making waves in South African domestic cricket. In her return to the professional circuit, she has quickly reasserted her dominance, becoming the joint leading wicket-taker for the Titans Ladies in the Hollywoodbets Pro 50 Series.
Her exceptional performances have also seen her rise into the top 10 wicket-takers nationally on the CSA Leading Wicket Takers board. Across her List A career spanning over 60 matches, Maharaj has claimed 89 wickets at an impressive average of 13.74, including several five-wicket hauls.
While renowned for her control and wicket-taking ability, Rasika is a capable lower-order batter who has made numerous crucial contributions with the bat when needed.
Her strong domestic form recently earned her an invitation to the CSA National Academy, where she impressed in training matches as the top wicket-taker during her stint.
Rasika briefly featured in the Proteas Women’s setup back in 2010, before stepping away from professional cricket to pursue her tertiary studies. During this time, she remained deeply involved in the game, playing a key role in developing women’s cricket for underprivileged communities across Asia.
Now back in the professional scene, 2024/25 marked her comeback season, and she has wasted no time climbing back into national recognition. Her rapid rise back up the CSA charts signals that Rasika Maharaj is a force to be reckoned with—and one with unfinished business at the highest level.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.