It was pretty sick, says Proteas rookie Reyneke after smashing Kiwis' R4.67m star for three sixes

THERE is certainly a new wave of young cricketers emerging from South Africa.

- ZAAHIER ADAMS

They are no longer cautious and tentative as they take their first steps into the international arena. Instead, they are brave, brash and full of confidence eager to confront challenges head on.

The Proteas’ Men’s side unearthed a raw diamond in 19-year-old Nqobani Mokoena a couple nights ago in Hamilton. And now Kayla Reyneke has shown that her equally impressive debut performance for the Proteas Women's side in Potchefstroom last month was no flash in the pan.

The former SA Under-19 captain has been a breath of fresh air blowing through the national women’s team, and she once again proved that she’s the go-to in the clutch moments.