“It gets a little stressful when I wish I was in the middle of it,” says Chloe Tryon

Chloe Tryon is an experienced all-rounder and a key player for the South African women’s cricket team. She has shown remarkable skills in both batting and bowling throughout her international career, which began with a notable debut in a T20I against the West Indies in 2010.

On her debut, Tryon made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with the very first ball she bowled. Her talent and dedication have been crucial in her rise to the role of vice-captain of the South African women’s cricket team.

Chloe Tryon has also achieved significant success in T20I cricket, with 1112 runs and 34 wickets in her 96 matches. Her best bowling figures of 4/15 highlight her ability to dismantle opponents with exceptional skill.

In Chennai, the South African women’s cricket team is set to play a crucial three-match T20I series against India, starting on July 5. This series is of great importance for South Africa as they use it as a platform to fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Unfortunately, Tryon was unable to take part in the third T20I of the Sri Lanka women’s tour of South Africa due to injury, but she did contribute in the first two matches, claiming 2 wickets in total. She was also out of action during the all-format tour of India for the one-off Test in Chennai and the 3-match ODI series in Bangalore, but she will return and it will be a big boost for South Africa as they record their first win on this tour.

Chloe Tryon’s return to the South African national team was marked by a strong desire to contribute. The all-rounder, who has struggled with injuries recently, would be keen to prove her worth as the Proteas gear up for the upcoming T20I series in India.

Tryon acknowledged the difficulty of being sidelined and said she was keen to be on the field while watching the team play in India. The 30-year-old is said to be honing her skills in the nets, focusing on both pace and spin bowling. Her power-hitting ability could prove to be a valuable asset for South Africa against a strong Indian team playing at home.

Tryon’s batting approach had also undergone a change. She explained that in the past she had put enormous pressure on herself to score quickly, which often led to early dismissals. However, she had adopted a calmer approach, focusing on staying at the crease for longer.

Looking ahead to the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, Tryon stressed the importance of consistency for the Proteas. She believed they had shown glimpses of brilliance but struggled to maintain consistency across all aspects of the game and that finding consistency across departments is their main focus.

Tyron said: “There were some key moments in games where I thought we could have done a bit more while we were watching at home. We’ve played a lot of good cricket in periods. We’ve had good periods and then some not so good periods. The idea is to be more consistent across the divisions.”

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