Leah Jones

Leah Jones (born 7 March 2002) is a South African international cricketer who has represented her country in two one-day internationals.[1] Her role is primarily as a right arm seam bowler.

From Cape Town, she was schooled at Groote Schuur High School.[2] She represented Western Province and South Africa at under-19 level, and by the 2022/23, was made captain of the senior Western Province side.[3]

In 2025, her performances for Western Province women led to her being awarded Women's Player of the Year.[4]

She made her international debut on 16 December 2025 against Ireland in an ODI,[5] where she claimed her side's best figures of three wickets for 48 runs in 6 overs and 5 balls.

References

  1. ↑ "Leah Jones profile". cricinfo. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Sinxo, Zolani. "'My vision is to one day be a figure that kids all around the country and the world can look up to in a positive way'". IOL. Weekend Argus. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Hemmonsbey, Keanan. "A fiery Leah Jones leads from the front for Women's One-Day champs Western Province". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "George Linde, Kyle Simmonds, Leah Jones win top Western Province awards". clubcricket. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Debutant Leah Jones Stars after Laura Wolvaardt, Suné Luus and Dané van Niekerk Bludgeon SA Record ODI Total". GSport. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
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