Kirstie Thomson
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| Full name | Kirstie Thomson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 October 1988 Johannesburg, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 56) | 16 October 2009 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 26 November 2011 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 21) | 25 October 2009 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 30 October 2011 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006/07–present | Central Gauteng | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 15 February 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kirstie Thomson (born 21 October 1988) is a South African cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler from Johannesburg, Gauteng. She made 9 One Day International and 6 Twenty20 International appearances for South Africa between 2009 and 2011.[1] She plays domestic cricket for Central Gauteng.[2]
Early life and education
Thomson was born in Johannesburg and attended De La Salle Holy Cross College. She began playing mini-cricket at an early age and progressed through local clubs and provincial pathways in Gauteng before establishing herself at senior domestic level. [3][4]
Domestic career
Thomson enjoyed a lengthy domestic career for Gauteng/Central Gauteng and for club sides including the Wanderers, becoming one of the Lions’ most consistent batters across many seasons.[5]
In the 2024–25 season Thomson announced her retirement from provincial/professional cricket. Lions held a farewell innings and honoured her contribution to the side.[6][7]
International career
Thomson made her senior international debut for South Africa in October 2009 during the West Indies tour of South Africa (ODI debut: 16 October 2009; T20I debut: 25 October 2009). She appeared for the national side between 2009 and 2011, making nine WODI and six WT20I appearances. [8]
In April 2021, she was part of the South African Emerging Women's squad that toured Bangladesh.[9][10]
Playing style
A right-handed batter, Thomson typically occupied the top order in domestic cricket and provided occasional right-arm medium pace. She was valued domestically for her ability to build innings in List A cricket and for dependable fielding. [11]
Personal life
Outside cricket, Thomson trained and practised as a medical doctor and has specialised in diagnostic radiology while combining work and sport during her playing career.[12]
References
- ^ "Player Profile: Kirstie Thomson". Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
- ^ "Player Profile: Kirstie Thomson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Kirstie Thomson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Meet Kristie Thomson, the Cricket star". Sandton Chronicle (The Citizen). 24 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Kirstie Thomson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Thomson's bat and gloves have been laid down, but her legacy will last a long time". DP World Lions / Lions Cricket. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Kirstie Thomson retires – 'As a white, middle-class girl, I've been privileged'". ClubCricket.co.za. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Kirstie Thomson – Matches and career statistics". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "SA Emerging go down by 54 runs in tour opener". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Sinalo Jafta, Nigar Sultana Joty to lead South Africa, Bangladesh in Emerging series". Women's CricZone. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Kirstie Thomson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Meet Kristie Thomson, the Cricket star". Sandton Chronicle (The Citizen). 24 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
External links
- Kirstie Thomson at ESPNcricinfo
- Kirstie Thomson at CricketArchive (subscription required)