Who is Lizelle Lee? Age, Career, Net Worth & Supergirl WPL Debut for Delhi Capitals | Everything You Need to Know

Lizelle Lee is one of the most exciting batswomen in South Africa, had an incredible start in the 2026 Women’s Premier League as she made her debut for Delhi Capitals. This finisher and game-changer in her previous teams including her stupendous displays as a wicketkeeper, has been making headlines right from her start in DC’s encounter against the Mumbai Indians, emphasizing her cricketing talent even after her retirement in 2022 from international matches.

Who is Lizelle Lee

Lizelle Lee started her career with South Africa in 2013, but soon became an integral part of the team. She is famous for her aggressive opening style of batting and record-breaking collaborations. Lee’s career comprises international events, domestic leagues in Australia, England, South Africa and today, the Women’s Premier League in India. She recently retired in 2022 but remains unstoppable in domestic leagues.

Lizelle Lee Career

• International debut was at 21 years of age for South Africa in 2013.
• Has scored 11 half-centuries in more than 60 internationals.
• Highest undefeated T20I partnership: 163* runs with Dane van Niekerk (2014 Women’s World T20).
• Represented Western Storm and Surrey Stars in the Women's Cricket Super League in England, where she scored 104 in the 2018 finals.
• Played for Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, and Hobart Hurricanes in the WBBL, accumulating 1,100 runs in 40 matches for the Stars.
• First South African woman to score 2,000 WODI runs.
• Recorded back-to-back centuries in WBBL|10, top score of 150* in an innings, and most sixes hit in a match: 12 sixes.
• Represented Manchester Originals and Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
• Retired from international cricket in 2022 although active in domestic competitions.

Lizelle Lee International Career

• WT20I debut in 2013 vs Bangladesh and first century in 2020 vs Thailand (101 runs, fastest by a South African woman).
• Played 100th WODI on March 31, 2022, against England.
• ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 2022.
• Participated in ICC Women’s T20 World Cups (2014, 2018, 2020).
• Represented South Africa in the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
• Contributed to series wins against Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in both T20I and ODI formats.

Lizelle Lee Spouse

Lizelle Lee got married to her long-time partner, Tanja Cronje in September 2020. They postponed their wedding because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the couple gave birth to their first child. In 2024, they received the status of Australian permanent residents. Lee is now recognized as a local player in the WBBL.

How many catches did Lizelle Lee take on WPL debut?

In her maiden match for the Delhi Capitals in the WPL, Lee has displayed the class she possesses in wicket-keeping, which also was reflected in two crucial catches she took for Nandani Sharma's first WPL wickets in getting those of Amelia Kerr.

Lizelle Lee's WPL debut for Delhi Capitals

Lizelle Lee made an impressive debut in the WPL in Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians on the 10th of January, 2026. As the wicketkeeper-batter, she caught two vital catches, which had a tremendous impact on the match, given the fact she was already retired internationally.

Lizelle Lee Net Worth

Lizelle Lee’s estimated net worth is $1.9 million approximately Rs. 16 crore in 2026. This is considering her earnings from the various leagues and her cricket contracts. Her net worth in 2022 was approximately $1.1 million; this amount has increased to approximately $1.9 million in 2026.